It has been about nine months of covid-19 dictating our lives. The beginning of quarantine provided me with a window into the array of behaviors exhibited by people. There has been a drastic change in people’s lives and their behavior towards this pandemic. I have come across four types of people. They are as follows.
The first one being –‘The Fearless Fools’
These are the individuals who couldn’t care less about the ongoing pandemic. According to them, coronavirus is a hoax and they are seen walking on the street without a mask. They roam around on the roads with their mobile phones on their ears, not giving a damn about who they infect. Moreover, they look at the people wearing masks with a distinguished disdain in their eyes. One gets their mindset. Everyone is exhausted being locked up in their houses and want to step out. However, that does not mean that you should step out without being cautious.
The second being – ‘The Fifty-Fifty Bargainers’
These individuals do not wear their mask the right way. It is either only covering their mouth, or it barely covers their face. Some even just hang it on their chin, such that if people come within 2 feet of their personal space, they can immediately lift it and cover their face. People within this group also think that it is a very smart idea to remove your mask and sneeze, cough or spit on the road. I do not understand their behavior and mannerisms. Either step out wearing a mask the right way or do not step out at all. These individuals are dangling in the exact middle.
The third being – ‘The Social Scums’
Common words in everyone’s vocabulary since the pandemic hit is ‘social distancing’ and ‘quarantine’. However, these words fall on deaf ears when it comes to the ‘Social Scums ‘. These are groups of five or more people who go to bars/restaurants/cafes to kick up their feet and party. Social scums are desperate to party and meet their friends. Aren’t we all? Though if you want a big gathering and want to celebrate an occasion, do it at someone’s house. This way, at least only the people present at the house have a chance of being infected and not an entire restaurant/ cafe.
The fourth being – ‘The Pragmatic Warriors’
These individuals are without a doubt, the best kind. They follow every regulation that is required to remain safe. They step out wearing their mask the right way, and come back to their houses and apply sanitizer. They only step out for necessary tasks like buying the groceries or taking their pet to the vet.
To conclude, if you are a part of any of the first three groups, kindly mend your ways and join the fourth group aka ‘The Pragmatic Warriors’.
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