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What do we think about social distancing coming May 17th?

55 replies

Lubiluxe · 11/04/2021 21:40

And staying overnight in people's homes?
This would be for England as I'm aware that other nations have different rules.
I know no one can predict at all but I've tried staying off the covid topic for a while plus only look at main headlines and don't follow all the deep numbers etc... as it was starting to affect my mental health.

I'm really happy to see that the next step is happening tomorrow. And I wondered do people think we'll be able to stop distancing at that point?

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Orchidflower1 · 11/04/2021 21:44

I will be pleased not to have to social distance with my wider family when the time comes ( I thought it was the June date proposal for this though).

However when the time comes I’m thinking I’ll not be comfortable with every tom, dick and Harriet being close to me in the supermarket, pub, library etc. It will feel very weird and I don’t think I’m ready for that.

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Lubiluxe · 11/04/2021 21:49

I'm thinking the same @Orchidflower1 it is mainly my close friends and family I'd like to hug.

I may have read it wrong. This is what I read (on gov website road map)

As soon as possible and by no later than Step 3, we will also update the advice on social distancing between friends and family, including hugging. But until this point, people should continue to keep their distance from anyone not in their household or support bubble

Step 3 is the May 17th date (although subject to change!)

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AcornAutumn · 11/04/2021 21:50

OP you know the hugging stuff is just advice, right?

Sorry to ask but people get law and guidelines mixed up a lot.

Changingwiththetimes · 11/04/2021 21:53

I have no problem social distancing more or less indefinitely- I don't like hugging or touching people outside my immediate family. The only one is my new step granddaughter - I'd like to be able to hold her when I meet her. We plan on visiting in June, I'll have had both jabs, and we can all be tested before we go.

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Lubiluxe · 11/04/2021 22:06

@AcornAutumn

OP you know the hugging stuff is just advice, right?

Sorry to ask but people get law and guidelines mixed up a lot.

I do know it's advice yes. I am not too worried myself about covid but I think restrictions ease when cases are lower. I'm keeping social distancing from most people really because I'd like for it to not drag on.
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musicalfrog · 11/04/2021 22:11

I would like to know when we can have more than 6 ppl/2 households together as I want to ask a couple of different single parents and their kids over some time.

kittensarecute · 11/04/2021 22:18

Social distancing can be ditched now as far as I'm concerned, I absolutely hate it.

ChocOrange1 · 11/04/2021 22:22

@musicalfrog

I would like to know when we can have more than 6 ppl/2 households together as I want to ask a couple of different single parents and their kids over some time.
No earlier than... 17th May outdoors (up to 30) 21st June indoors
ChocOrange1 · 11/04/2021 22:23

I think on 17th May they will say no social distancing required with friends and family, if you choose, but social distancing still required from strangers e..g in the supermarket or pub.

kittensarecute · 11/04/2021 22:27

@ChocOrange1

I think on 17th May they will say no social distancing required with friends and family, if you choose, but social distancing still required from strangers e..g in the supermarket or pub.
Umm no they need to say no social distancing required at all.
Dramalady52 · 11/04/2021 22:31

Judging from the amount of men who've been patting me on the shoulder recently, i think social distancing stopped being a thing about 6 weeks ago! Grin

LolaSmiles · 11/04/2021 22:33

Whilst not full social distancing, I'm hoping people continue to understand the concept of personal space once restrictions lift. There was never any need to be coughing in people's faces, leaning over people in shops, or standing so close in queues whilst shuffling closer in a bid to make the queue speed up. Be patient, say excuse me, and stop breathing down everyone's neck already.

I know I sound like a grumpy git, but I've always hated people invading personal space.

lectrofan · 11/04/2021 22:37

Umm no they need to say no social distancing required at all.

Why wouldn't you want to SD from a stranger Confused

friendlycat · 11/04/2021 22:46

I think social distancing is here to stay for a while yet, at least until all adults are vaccinated. Things will just ease gradually and slowly but with caution.

As they said a while back the roadmap out of this has 5 week assessment gaps at each stage.

kittensarecute · 11/04/2021 22:47

@friendlycat

I think social distancing is here to stay for a while yet, at least until all adults are vaccinated. Things will just ease gradually and slowly but with caution.

As they said a while back the roadmap out of this has 5 week assessment gaps at each stage.

No, all restrictions end in June.
musicalfrog · 11/04/2021 22:55

Thank you @ChocOrange1 that's great news! Time to start making some plans!

ConstantlyChanging · 11/04/2021 22:58

No, all restrictions end in June.

There's no way this is going to happen, and tbh they've already made it clear.

I'm happy to continue social distancing from strangers forever. It's also called politeness.

AcornAutumn · 11/04/2021 23:00

@LolaSmiles

Whilst not full social distancing, I'm hoping people continue to understand the concept of personal space once restrictions lift. There was never any need to be coughing in people's faces, leaning over people in shops, or standing so close in queues whilst shuffling closer in a bid to make the queue speed up. Be patient, say excuse me, and stop breathing down everyone's neck already. I know I sound like a grumpy git, but I've always hated people invading personal space.
I completely agree.

Sorry to say, I particularly find that some men like to spread out on public transport to the point their splayed knees are touching their neighbours, or their paper is in my lap.

Sometimes I just say "hello, personal space". If I'm in a good mood, I move my head closer and read the paper, which usually makes them get up and run away.

ChloeCrocodile · 11/04/2021 23:01

@lectrofan

Umm no they need to say no social distancing required at all.

Why wouldn't you want to SD from a stranger Confused

Because until they remove social distancing I will still have to queue outside the fabric shop for 15 mins plus even though I take 1 min to get what I need. And go all the way round the 1 way system in the coop even when I only want wine. And risk the various pubs I like closing because they can't operate at full capacity on a Friday night (I go at quieter times but the places wouldn't stay open without those willing to cram in at the weekends).
kittensarecute · 11/04/2021 23:07

@ConstantlyChanging

No, all restrictions end in June.

There's no way this is going to happen, and tbh they've already made it clear.

I'm happy to continue social distancing from strangers forever. It's also called politeness.

No sorry to be rude but you are mistaken, the roadmap clearly says so.
Womencanlift · 11/04/2021 23:26

The roadmap says they hope to lift restrictions on 21st not that they definitely are

Like other pp’s I will be happy to be able to meet people but hopefully people being more mindful of everyone’s personal space is something that remains long term

Rosehip10 · 11/04/2021 23:27

@kittensarecute you believe what bojo says after the last year? The "Roadmap" offers no guarantees on any stage and has plenty of caveats.

Buzzinwithbez · 11/04/2021 23:29

Why wouldn't you want to SD from a stranger confused

Because I want to go to a sweaty gig.
I want to be squashed up in a crowd at a festival.

But also because much of hospitality can't viably operate at such a reduced capacity due to distancing.

kittensarecute · 11/04/2021 23:30

Everyone needs to stop scaremongering.

I'm done with this thread.

overtheroad · 11/04/2021 23:30

Do people still really listen to this shit? It's all a load of old bollocks along with all the other ridiculous restrictions we're being FORCED to follow.

I wont be going near a shop, pub, restaurant t etc until, we are treated like human beings and not cattle in a market.