Social distancing in US drops significantly from height of COVID-19 pandemic, poll finds

[WVBaker]

[Moderator Note: No, WE SHALL NOT call them that, because it's an offensive term meant to disparage those with whom you disagree. <-- SueDonJ]

 

[Cornell]

Anecdotal evidence of this:
A woman in my community was lecturing and shaming people in our local Facebook neighborhood group end of March about their behaviors.

Last night, this same woman, posted that she is so excited that she schedule a pedicure in Wisconsin ( next state over) because they are now open for salon services.

 

[MrockStar]

Anecdotal evidence of this:
A woman in my community was lecturing and shaming people in our local Facebook neighborhood group end of March about their behaviors.

Last night, this same woman, posted that she is so excited that she schedule a pedicure in Wisconsin ( next state over) because they are now open for salon services.

Awesome.

 

[geekette]

Anecdotal evidence of this:
A woman in my community was lecturing and shaming people in our local Facebook neighborhood group end of March about their behaviors.

Last night, this same woman, posted that she is so excited that she schedule a pedicure in Wisconsin ( next state over) because they are now open for salon services.

I might have to be a brat on that. Maybe ask if she plans to self-quarantine after returning from out of state?! I would definitely leave out sarcasm identifier. Hard to know who might think there is self-qt for state crossings ; )

 

[presley]

From when our governor first mentioned that we were going to start reopening some things (before they actually opened), I saw a huge increase in cars on the road. I live on a busier street and enjoyed the lack of cars for the few weeks. Most businesses are still closed and schools are all closed. So, I often wonder where all these people are going.

I had to drive to the next town yesterday and I'd say there were as many cars on the road as there have ever been. People are over shelter in place, even my governor isn't. I've also come to the conclusion (due to lack of face masks on so many people), that my particular city isn't enforcing the rules (likely they would if someone complains).

 

[Cornell]

From when our governor first mentioned that we were going to start reopening some things (before they actually opened), I saw a huge increase in cars on the road. I live on a busier street and enjoyed the lack of cars for the few weeks. Most businesses are still closed and schools are all closed. So, I often wonder where all these people are going.

I had to drive to the next town yesterday and I'd say there were as many cars on the road as there have ever been. People are over shelter in place, even my governor isn't. I've also come to the conclusion (due to lack of face masks on so many people), that my particular city isn't enforcing the rules (likely they would if someone complains).

it's called supply & demand and the forces of a free market economy are at play.

I'm on vacation now in S. Dakota. Chose this location b/c I can actually enjoy some real life here. So, S Dakota is getting the benefits of my travel $$ and other states are losing out.

I ate dinner at the bar in a restaurant in Deadwood last night. Nice, lively group conversation. Everyone there from out of state doing what I'm doing.

 

[Panina]

Article doesn’t surprise me. I think it is even more by me.

I just came from a doctors appointment over the border in NC. The discussion we had just reaffirmed my observations. She also has noticed most in the area are disregarding recommendations. Her take, big problem brewing.

 

[MrockStar]

it's called supply & demand and the forces of a free market economy are at play.

I'm on vacation now in S. Dakota. Chose this location b/c I can actually enjoy some real life here. So, S Dakota is getting the benefits of my travel $$ and other states are losing out.

I ate dinner at the bar in a restaurant in Deadwood last night. Nice, lively group conversation. Everyone there from out of state doing what I'm doing.

Glad your having a nice trip. Stay safe and have a blast.

 

[WVBaker]

it's called supply & demand and the forces of a free market economy are at play.

I'm on vacation now in S. Dakota. Chose this location b/c I can actually enjoy some real life here. So, S Dakota is getting the benefits of my travel $$ and other states are losing out.

I ate dinner at the bar in a restaurant in Deadwood last night. Nice, lively group conversation. Everyone there from out of state doing what I'm doing.

[Moderator Note: I edited your last post for using that term, what possible reason do you have to believe that it will stand in this one?! I suggest you don't try a third time. <-- SueDonJ]

 

[b2bailey]

The number of Americans who say they are social distancing amid the nation's coronavirus pandemic – although still a majority – has dropped by 17 percentage points since late March as several states have ended stay-at-home orders, according to a new Gallup poll released Friday.

Fifty-eight percent of Americans said they are either completely (17%) or mostly (41%) isolating themselves, the poll found, down from a high of 75% who said they were between March 30 and April 4 and 68% who said they were April 20-26.

Social distancing in US drops significantly from height of COVID-19 pandemic, poll finds

The decrease in social distancing isn't just in states that have ended stay-at-home orders. It's also in states where restrictions remain.

www.usatoday.com

Seems the public is becoming tired of those, shall we call them, [Moderator Note: No, WE SHALL NOT call them that, because it's an offensive term meant to disparage those with whom you disagree. <-- SueDonJ]

Laughing at mod's pre-emptive block. So well put.

 

[b2bailey]

Good for you and have a great time. You do know that there are those out there [Deleted], just shaking their heads, reading your post.

[Moderator Note: I edited your last post for using that term, what possible reason do you have to believe that it will stand in this one?! I suggest you don't try a third time. <-- SueDonJ]

I will be interested to hear of your flight experience because I am booked on a short flight on May 28.

 

[geekette]

Laughing at mod's pre-emptive block. So well put.

Ditto. I was shaking my head at use of that term. Certainly doesn't represent what I've been doing.

 

[MrockStar]

Iam steering clear of this thread today. After all its Friday.

 

[VacationForever]

Damn. I missed a juicy post.

 

[bbodb1]

Damn. I missed a juicy post.

Me too. (....insert sad face icon...)

 

[TravelTime]

Damn. I missed a juicy post.

Me too! I missed it. I am wondering what he said that was offensive so I do not do it.

 

[TravelTime]

Anecdotal evidence of this:
A woman in my community was lecturing and shaming people in our local Facebook neighborhood group end of March about their behaviors.

Last night, this same woman, posted that she is so excited that she schedule a pedicure in Wisconsin ( next state over) because they are now open for salon services.

This is why I get upset by the shamers. There is usually some hypocrisy at play.

 

[WVBaker]

it's called supply & demand and the forces of a free market economy are at play.

I'm on vacation now in S. Dakota. Chose this location b/c I can actually enjoy some real life here. So, S Dakota is getting the benefits of my travel $$ and other states are losing out.

I ate dinner at the bar in a restaurant in Deadwood last night. Nice, lively group conversation. Everyone there from out of state doing what I'm doing.

Cornell, PM me when you get the chance. Thanks