How Do You Socialise "Carefully"?

[ToraToraTora]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-59677070
...anyone any advice for careful socialising?

[burlyshirley]

I socialise like I always have - I don't live in fear and I despise scaremongering !!

[pat2604]

We don't socialise much these days, so it won't make any difference. The older I get the more picky we get on who we socialise with. So socialising is only with close friends and family and all are jabbed. I personally haven't the energy or the enthusiasm to go to pubs. The more I see of people the more I like my dog ;o). Covid is the last thing I worry about now.

[bobbinwales]

Its just about being sensible.... if you want to of course. Decide on your priorities, avoid crowded places for long periods with people you largely don't know, ensure theres some ventilation, be outdoors rather than indoors where possible (eg at Xmas markets we avoided those huts where people are packed like sardines and sat /stood outside in , get tested fairly regular especially before a family gathering where vunerables might be present. Of course its common sense for those who want to be careful and make sure they remain well for the more important things like family on Chrismas day, but those who like to pretend to be confused will complane at the lack of clarity (just as theyd complain if theres tight rules on these things resticting freedom or picking holes in them).
But if you want to just carry on regardless thats up to you, its your choice, theres no compulsion to take care

[pixie374]

//you're safer with vaccinated people than unvaccinated//

If they're negative....

[lankeela]

Makes me cross that all the restaurant and bar owners are worried about is loss of their profits through losing bookings - does people's health not matter to them? If I run a business and times are hard and I go bust then that is my hard luck, find a better business. Don't expect me to put my life at risk by mixing with a load of other people I don't know.

[ToraToraTora]

lanks if we are all brassic it's game over anyway.

[naomi24]

Lankeela, it’s not a loss of profits that worries them - it’s the loss of their livelihoods. Contrary to popular belief few business owners are multi-millionaires. They too have families to feed and mortgages to pay.

[choux]

I don't believe it is possible to socialise carefully to protect one's self outside of one's "bubble" tbh, TTT. Individuals will make up their own minds and deal with it as they see fit.

No doubt Christmas this year will have an uninvited game of Consequences for those who do socialise. I wish them all well with it.

[gness]

Of course the health of people matter, Lankeela. You are very unkind to say that all they are worried about is loss of profit. How do you think they support their families and the families of those who work for them?
It's not profit...it's day to day living for them now...you don't seem to have given it enough thought to consider that. You're fortunate that all it's doing to you is making you cross.

[pixie374]

I'm socialising still with close family only. No judgement at all for anyone else, it's due to work. It entirely depends on each person, how happy they are to mix with strangers, or stand close.... different for everyone. Hopefully, everyone has heard of covid by now.

[Mamyalynne]

We all have to decide on what our own 'Careful' is, based on what and who we know.

[dave50]

There is no need to "socialise carefully" if you are fit, healthy and have had all the jabs. If you are unlucky enough to catch it you will not end up in hospital, you will just feel unwell, that's it.

[cashier]

Why do you think you are more at risk with strangers? If one of your relatives or friends is carrying covid you are at the same risk of catching it as from a stranger.

[nailit]

My working day...
I have to 'Socialise' with many people.
I have many driver mates,
I mix with many people during pick ups and drop offs,
I mix with many people at my warehouse.
Ive been into many schools, businesses and churches this week.
I have to share a bus home.
I have to visit shops on way home.

Any advice on how to avoid having to socialise...a perfectly normal
activity for a human...appriciated!

[bobbinwales]

Easy for me cashier, I know my relatives are vaccinated, test before family gatherings and are pretty careful day to day. Yes theres still a risk but I would feel less safe with a bunch of random strangers whose background I dont know

[choux]

We are both vulnerable, dave50. That is my point of view, nothing more, nothing less. Omicron is not the only variant. We do not need to end up like this poor soul did:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-59689043

[nailit]

Dont want to catch this killer virus that you have a 99.997% chance of surviving!!
Sure, you may be ill, and ill for a long time in some cases but lets put it into perspective.
A pandemic?
If it were a pandemic , you wouldnt need to be reminded of it every 5 minutes on the radio or news for Gods sakes....
It would be self evident...

[choux]

Calm down, nailit. You have made your position on this matter very clear and several times. I respect your view, how about you respecting mine?

[nailit]

Where have I NOT respected your view Choux?
Show me where and I will apologise.

[choux]

Were you just having your usual rant about Covid, nailit? Nothing to do with my post above yours? Fair enough then.