Social planning is particularly fraught in families and circles where people have discovered that they have radically different approaches to personal risk
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Social planning is particularly fraught in families and circles where people have discovered in the pandemic that they have radically different approaches to personal risk, with some continuing to hunker down while others rush patios, malls and hair salons. Since hugs outside the bubble remain off-limits in Ms. Zigoumis’s family, she demurred. “It was awkward, but I laughed it off,” she said. “Everybody does it at their own pace.”
She recommends family and friends state their boundaries at the outset when planning a visit, so people aren’t veering away from kisses, offending their guests.“We should allow people to set the boundaries that are right for them, not ask too many questions, not put them on the spot to justify and explain, and respect and honour their decision,” Prof. Roberts said.
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