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(11,849 posts)spicysista
(1,663 posts)central scrutinizer
(11,648 posts)In many countries, it is customary not only to hug but give a faux kiss on each cheek. In Japan, you bow. In Thailand, you do the wai. I wonder if customs have had a measurable effect on transmission rates.
littlemissmartypants
(22,631 posts)translucent, large sized plastic bags. I was visualizing whether I could find one large enough for my hands and arms to remain free enough for a hug. Then I would have to get someone to spray the bag with disinfectant so I could exit it safely. I would have to find a bag large enough to hold enough air and breathing space for the whole transaction to take place without having to worry about fainting.
Am I weird?
solara
(3,836 posts)littlemissmartypants
(22,631 posts)My backup plan is to rent a Gumby suit.
❤
solara
(3,836 posts)The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,669 posts)of my personal space to be kind of a relief. Obviously many other people need it but I'm not one of them. I hope when all of this is over you huggers can do your thing, but please, not to me.
tanyev
(42,550 posts)but other than that, social distancing and quarantining is not that different from my regular life.
Skittles
(153,147 posts)those of us not fond of touchy-feely folk are doing OK
perhaps in the end there will be a meeting of the minds