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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So basically, DCUM and this forum in particular. I think your answer is in your question.[/quote]

No, actually I'm referring to other sites (FB/Instagram/Twitter).

Occasionally people I know will pronounce that people should "take COVID seriously". And I'm like, okay, what does that mean to you? Are you avoiding all holiday gatherings this year? It affects my personal interactions with them (e.g. I'd otherwise invite them to indoor events/activities but don't feel like being judged).

And on Twitter there seem to be some people who literally post snarky comments about people not being worried enough about COVID. I don't know if these are bots or just very bored people. It's just perplexing to me. I don't understand what their expectation is. [/quote]

As someone who is cautious about covid, I recommend you still invite people who seem cautious, but send a follow up text saying, "I understand if you are still being cautious about covid and don't want to come, but just wanted to give you the option in case you feel comfortable."

My friend invited me to her indoor wedding, I declined, she said she wasn't surprised but just wanted to invite me in case I felt comfortable.

I had friends who weren't inviting me to small outdoor backyard hang outs because they thought I wouldn't come, but I would have gone and worn a mask. Indoor holiday parties? Not going.[/quote]

Indoor gatherings can also be done somewhat safely.  We gathered with family at T-giving.  Asked everyone to be extra careful for 4-5 days prior (ie. mask up when indoors around everyone outside your household, if flying wear a KN95,etc) and everyone tested upon arrival.  We did that due to 2 extremely vulnerable family members.  Everyone was happy to do it, if it meant we could gather as a family.  We rented a large home, had groceries delivered and had an amazing 5-7 days together.  Sure, we could have ended up sick, but we took many steps to avoid that (agree it's not 100%, but it's better than just showing up).  So there is alot that can happen between "living a la 2019" and masking everywhere and never seeing anyone outside your immediate household. [/quote]

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