Life What covid changes in your life will be permanent? - Page 5

**Rain Man** · 12-03-2020, 12:38 PM

I've made a bunch of changes in my life over the past nine months, and frankly some of them have been pretty good experiments. In some cases I'll revert back, but in others I probably won't.

How do you think you'll think/act differently going forward as a result of this?

For me, some changes that will stick are:

I'll work from home more.
I'll probably continue to give people distance when I pass them on the street.
I'll go to restaurants less often and get takeout more.
There'll be notable changes to my business office, though not sure what yet. It'll definitely be less space than we pay for now.
On an investment front, I've learned that tech is a safe haven now, so I've upped my tech allocation in my investments, and that won't go back down.
I'll likely get a bidet as I redo a bathroom so I don't have to worry about future toilet paper shortages.
I've discovered a lot of good new foods as a result of online shopping, so my dining at home will carry forward these discoveries.

Some changes that might stick in whole or in part:

I'll keep getting groceries delivered instead of going to the store. I'm not sure if this one will stick or not just because I live a block from a store.
If I have a cold or flu, I'll wear a mask.
I'll go back to running in parks and on trails, but I've found good alternate routes that I'll continue to use (routes which allowed greater social distancing but are generally pleasant).
I'll be more likely to get a regular flu shot given what I've learned about contagion.
I'll probably go back to doing more crowd things (e.g., shows, parties, etc.), but less than before and mostly because my wife will want to go.

Some changes that won't stick and will revert back to normal:

My leisure travel will go back to old habits. However, I may consider more road trips for a while where feasible.
I've been a very casual dresser for the past nine months, and have been barefoot more than I've ever been in my life. That'll need to change if I'm doing more in-person meetings again.
I look forward to being able to go back to my local mall, buy some Panda Express, and people watch while I work remotely. I actually may miss that more than anything else.

**loochy** · 12-03-2020, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by BDj23

I'll be a dad soon.

So you got knocked up by COVID?

bdj23 · 12-03-2020, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by loochy

So you got knocked up by COVID?

Yeah man, it's 2020 after all

ThaVirus · 12-03-2020, 03:57 PM

I don't have much control over it, but I do enjoy working from home and hope to be able to continue even after things go back to normal.

Also not a fan of handshakes so hopefully that'll go the way of the dodo. People are nasty af. Just yesterday a dude in the stall next to me at the gym took a piss and left without washing his hands. Sick ****.

Pitt Gorilla · 12-03-2020, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Megatron96

scared of handshakes . . .

Not scared at all. Simply not sure of the actual utility.

**cdcox** · 12-03-2020, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

A polite bow is far superior. I would also exchange a small token gift with you of candy or Dr. Pepper.

You’re going to touch the gift with your filthy hands, aren’t you?

**Indian Chief** · 12-03-2020, 04:17 PM

A handshake isn't getting you sick unless you follow it up with a Mike Pelfrey lick of your hand.

**Bearcat** · 12-03-2020, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Megatron96

scared of handshakes . . .

If I scratched my balls in front of you for a few seconds and then extended that hand, would you still shake?

Pitt Gorilla · 12-03-2020, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Bearcat

If I scratched my balls in front of you for a few seconds and then extended that hand, would you still shake?

He's not "scared" of your ball reside.

Megatron96 · 12-03-2020, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Bearcat

If I scratched my balls in front of you for a few seconds and then extended that hand, would you still shake?

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Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

He's not "scared" of your ball reside.

Do you regularly scratch your junk in public?

And what's 'ball reside.'?

big nasty kcnut · 12-03-2020, 04:23 PM

Nothing. Also for some reason vietnam videos i see have everybody barefooted.

Megatron96 · 12-03-2020, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Pitt Gorilla

Not scared at all. Simply not sure of the actual utility.

Sorry. Not going to explain something that should've be taught to you when you were 5. Nothing personal, just not my job. Go ask your dad.

**Bearcat** · 12-03-2020, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Megatron96

Do you regularly scratch your junk in public?

That's kind of the point... does it really matter?

via GIPHY

**DaFace** · 12-03-2020, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Megatron96

Do you regularly scratch your junk in public?

And what's 'ball reside.'?

You don't have to do it in public for it to be on your hands.

Megatron96 · 12-03-2020, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Bearcat

That's kind of the point... does it really matter?

via GIPHY

Well, kinda. I don't regularly associate with people that scratch their balls in public.

Now that I think about it, I don't associate with people that scratch their balls. Not since football in HS anyway.

Megatron96 · 12-03-2020, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DaFace

You don't have to do it in public for it to be on your hands.

Is that what "ball reside" means? i don't get it.

12-03-2020, 12:38 PM
Rain Man NFL's #1 Ermines Fan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $3328491 VARSITY	What covid changes in your life will be permanent? I've made a bunch of changes in my life over the past nine months, and frankly some of them have been pretty good experiments. In some cases I'll revert back, but in others I probably won't. How do you think you'll think/act differently going forward as a result of this? For me, some changes that will stick are: I'll work from home more. I'll probably continue to give people distance when I pass them on the street. I'll go to restaurants less often and get takeout more. There'll be notable changes to my business office, though not sure what yet. It'll definitely be less space than we pay for now. On an investment front, I've learned that tech is a safe haven now, so I've upped my tech allocation in my investments, and that won't go back down. I'll likely get a bidet as I redo a bathroom so I don't have to worry about future toilet paper shortages. I've discovered a lot of good new foods as a result of online shopping, so my dining at home will carry forward these discoveries. Some changes that might stick in whole or in part: I'll keep getting groceries delivered instead of going to the store. I'm not sure if this one will stick or not just because I live a block from a store. If I have a cold or flu, I'll wear a mask. I'll go back to running in parks and on trails, but I've found good alternate routes that I'll continue to use (routes which allowed greater social distancing but are generally pleasant). I'll be more likely to get a regular flu shot given what I've learned about contagion. I'll probably go back to doing more crowd things (e.g., shows, parties, etc.), but less than before and mostly because my wife will want to go. Some changes that won't stick and will revert back to normal: My leisure travel will go back to old habits. However, I may consider more road trips for a while where feasible. I've been a very casual dresser for the past nine months, and have been barefoot more than I've ever been in my life. That'll need to change if I'm doing more in-person meetings again. I look forward to being able to go back to my local mall, buy some Panda Express, and people watch while I work remotely. I actually may miss that more than anything else.
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