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Over a year into the pandemic seemingly is giving more insight into what the post-pandemic world would potentially look like. So many things, including our daily social life and working habits, most likely have changed already and perhaps they will keep on evolving and never even go back to their previous forms. The all-knowing and all-opinion-sharing Reddit online group r/AskReddit was asked by its member u/sinosty, who dropped the surely thought-provoking question ‘What will never be the same again once the pandemic is over?’

It seems that that wearing bras might not make a comeback, as well as touching any surface and not thinking about washing your hands or grabbing your sanitizer immediately. It also could have ‘normalized’ some things that were less common, such as adults living with their parents or wearing face coverings in public. Below are the best examples of the predictions shared by people online.

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#1

Folks In This Online Group Predict That These 30 Things Won’t Go Back To Normal After The Pandemic Let's wear masks in public whenever we might be feeling under the weather. I always thought that a very sensible and considerate gesture to make when I saw it being done in other parts of the world.

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Folks In This Online Group Predict That These 30 Things Won’t Go Back To Normal After The Pandemic I really REALLY hope all this sets a new precedent in terms of public sanitation. The amount of places that are like 'look, we're doing full sanitation procedures to make sure you stay safe!' and it's like...you weren't before?! Grotty.

liliangoose , Wikimedia Commons Report

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Some public toilets / restaurant toilets need to be cleaned with fire.

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Folks In This Online Group Predict That These 30 Things Won’t Go Back To Normal After The Pandemic The weird pride surrounding dragging yourself to work when you're sick.

nindiesel , Andy Art Report

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kennedy1209
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So now I can be weirdly proud of dragging myself downstairs to work while sick.

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Folks In This Online Group Predict That These 30 Things Won’t Go Back To Normal After The Pandemic Sitting in a doctor's office waiting room when you're sick. I feel like lots of people will wear masks to hospitals and doctor's offices from now on.

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Folks In This Online Group Predict That These 30 Things Won’t Go Back To Normal After The Pandemic I haven’t had so much as a head cold in 2020. Guessing the extra sanitization and general cleanliness has been helpful? I always washed my hands like normally but maybe extra focus is a good idea forever.

coldhandswarmearth , Clay Banks Report

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MagicalUnicorn
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

me too and it's been amazing! i'm pretty sure not sitting in open office full of coughing and sneezing people helped heaps

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#6

Folks In This Online Group Predict That These 30 Things Won’t Go Back To Normal After The Pandemic The blissful ignorance of sticking my fingers in a random bowling ball, then proceeding to eat food without a care in the world.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I never thought of that before and know can't stop thinking about it.

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#7

Folks In This Online Group Predict That These 30 Things Won’t Go Back To Normal After The Pandemic Our healthcare workforce. I'm afraid of a mass exodus of nurses in particular. This pandemic kicked everyone's a**, but none more so than healthcare workers.

BookishJuka , jodie covington Report

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Em Sahn
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pay them freaking more! Hospitals and insurance charge ENORMOUS amounts that are not feasible and are absolutely ridiculous. I think you could figure out how to pay your healthcare staff better and give them better conditions. And for heaven's sake, cut the ridiculous work shifts to manageable times.

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#8

Folks In This Online Group Predict That These 30 Things Won’t Go Back To Normal After The Pandemic Many smaller businesses that are already heavily suffering will not able to recover even after the pandemic because it has become so normal for many to just use amazon... So please support your local businesses!

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GirlFriday
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Many small business in my area are delivering now. I would rather order from them and pay $2 to have it delivered so they are supported.

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Vicky Z
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In an ideal world, amazon would collapse cause people might be tired of this way of shopping or because bezos is an ass

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Uber Mensch
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, yes he is. And his company is the corporate version of a Mongol horde.

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Em Sahn
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hope especially my Republican buddies will buy from local businesses considering how many times I've heard them complain that jobs are being shipped overseas /stolen. Then stop buying Amazon when you don't absolutely need to! Go local. Support your fellow citizens

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel like this is a misnomer. Most people I know turn to Amazon because they can't find what they are looking for in a brick and mortar store. Or the item they need is so specific it can only be ordered online in which case Amazon will most likely have the lowest price. Not to mention small stores have been losing ground long before the pandemic hit. Most privately owned/operated hardware stores are gone because they lost business to places like Lowes, HomeDepot and even Wal-mart. Also, most businesses that are going under are refusing to adapt or adapting incorrectly to customer needs during the pandemic. A local business near me is now refusing to take in person carry out orders. So, they have now lost my business because I'm not going to drive home place an order by phone or online then drive all the way back to pick it up.

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Yeah, you heard
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Amazon is successful because it offers a service that so many people want: Just about anything delivered to your door in 48 hours.

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Em Sahn
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Seriously, amazing freaking SUCKS in how they treat their employees and how they're affecting the env. Grab a mask and buy from your local stores please! It's a tiny bit more hassle but it's worth it. You vote with your purchases!

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Melissa Peck
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I only order items from Amazon that I can't find in the stores near me. I was happy that I could order a lightbulb for my ancient Amana RadarRange microwave. No one within 40 miles had one or would order one. I wasted a lot of gas and time trying to find things and end up finding them on Amazon. We no longer have individual stores around here anymore, just big chains and they don't carry a lot of stuff.

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Molly Block
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nope. I'd rather shop at amazon, because I am blind and have no way to get to any store. Amazon has been a godsend for me. Why would I struggle to try get a ride and shop anywhere when I get free next day delivery? I live way out in the country, on a dirt road, and there are no stores, shops, buses, ubers, or taxis here. I don't even have neighbors. I am so rural it's not funny. So yes, thank you very much to amazon for changing my life and giving me access to so many things I need, and want, and especially, food for my beagle. Before anything else, I make sure he has his food, and treats, and medicines, and toys. THANK YOU AMAZON!

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Matt Hollis
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Totally agree, f*ck Amazon, just be patient when you order something and realize that you do have to pay people to deliver.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

if you do buy on Amazon, look up the seller on google and try to buy direct, amazon doesnt get its cut and the seller is better off for it.

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Pezor Zass
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

wouldn't it be great if there were neighbourhood commerce websites with local delivery service? Anybody live somewhere with anything like that?

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Dorothy Cloud
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have never enjoyed shopping by mail. I like to see, feel & try on before I buy!

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Robert Thompson
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I started packing my lunch instead of "eating out" all the time. I feel better and have saved quite a bit of lunch money.

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Suzanne Haigh
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Never, ever use Amazon. down right crooks and do not accept their failings. There are ample places to shop local and online beside those con artists

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Many of the local eateries managed to stay open by doing pick-up or delivery and advertising on community Fb pages. Same with a lot of small businesses. It seems that many people became conscious of supporting small businesses around here and have made a real effort.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i will forever support small businesses by going in person.

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#9

Folks In This Online Group Predict That These 30 Things Won’t Go Back To Normal After The Pandemic I'm never wearing a bra again babyyyyyyyyy!

justAHeardOfLlamas , Treacle Tart Report

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GirlFriday
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

HAHAHAHAHAHA! I haven't worn anything more substantial than yoga pants in over a year. I only wear bra because I go hiking with my dog.

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#10

Folks In This Online Group Predict That These 30 Things Won’t Go Back To Normal After The Pandemic Not that I ever did it much previously, but I highly doubt I’ll ever eat at a buffet again.

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GirlFriday
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Same. I didn't eat at them much before, but I don't think I could go back to a buffet or a cafeteria-style restaurant again. Too many people's hands touching the thing I am going to eat.

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#11

Folks In This Online Group Predict That These 30 Things Won’t Go Back To Normal After The Pandemic Hopefully pizza delivery. No contact pizza delivery is the best thing to come out of this.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

However i believe it will affect their tips! Some people feel they don't have to tip if they don't see the person! I still tip of course, cause it's a dangerous job and really underpaid in most countries

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#12

Folks In This Online Group Predict That These 30 Things Won’t Go Back To Normal After The Pandemic No one will trust you if you have the common cold or a slight cough.

CarmenArlie , Brittany Colette Report

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, this. Even though I make sure I am wearing a mask sick and social distancing. When I am wearing a mask, I still cough into my elbow.

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#13

Folks In This Online Group Predict That These 30 Things Won’t Go Back To Normal After The Pandemic Adult kids living with their family. I think it'll be more widely accepted in the Western world.

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GirlFriday
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Definitely. In my case, my mother moved in with me because she was having such difficulty in quarantine. I hate to admit this, but I really like having her around.

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#14

Folks In This Online Group Predict That These 30 Things Won’t Go Back To Normal After The Pandemic I think the plexiglass dividers at checkouts will stay around.

awkwardmeghan , KelownaNow Report

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Seems like a great way to keep angry customers at bay actually lol

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#15

Folks In This Online Group Predict That These 30 Things Won’t Go Back To Normal After The Pandemic You’re going to see a lot of businesses go fully remote permanently, so a lot of people are going to be moving out of cities into the suburbs so they are going to start booming and turning into small cities.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Two of our largest offices have given up part of their office space because workers are doing so well at home. They aren't going to make them come back and work in the office full time.

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Folks In This Online Group Predict That These 30 Things Won’t Go Back To Normal After The Pandemic The health of people who had permanent organ damage due to COVID.

MiseryMiss , MarkieMartin Report

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The long-term health effects of covid-19 infection can appear even in those who had few to no obvious symptoms, so the long-term drag on heatlhcare systems (nationalized or privatized) will be ENORMOUS.

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#18

Folks In This Online Group Predict That These 30 Things Won’t Go Back To Normal After The Pandemic Trust in governments.

It wasn't good to begin with, but now it is virtually non-existent.

They turned one of the biggest tragedies of this century into a power grab; most govenments, all around the world. As far as I'm concerned, there is no forgiveness for them.

HistoriansAlwaysLie , ukhouseoflords Report

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Since people has proven to be selfish and irresponsible I understand why rules have become so much stricter. I lost my faith in humanity seeing how little people care for keeping others safe

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Folks In This Online Group Predict That These 30 Things Won’t Go Back To Normal After The Pandemic I wonder if this will cause a boom in the entertainment industry and Restaurants. As much as I like eating, and watching movies at home. Sometimes there is nothing like getting out of the house and being able to enjoy a good movie or a meal out.

Though I do hope this causes movie prices to go down. $20 for a movie, and even BEFORE the Pandemic hit, most movies weren't even worth that money.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm afraid prices won't go down. I did miss going to the movies or out to dinner. But it's not as if we're going to go to restaurants every day now to make up for all lost diners. So I think if prices change at all, they are more likely to go up to make up for lost income at the cinemas/restaurants

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#20

Folks In This Online Group Predict That These 30 Things Won’t Go Back To Normal After The Pandemic 6-10 feet of space between people in waiting lines

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Folks In This Online Group Predict That These 30 Things Won’t Go Back To Normal After The Pandemic I have a slightly different take on some of this stuff—like handshakes, hugging, and casual physical contact.

I think we’re gonna go back to doing these things just as soon as we feel it’s safe. (I know some parts of the country people already are, for better or worse...) But it’s so important for human interaction. I just think we’re going to actually appreciate how important these things are.

Just being close to someone and looking them in the eye after shaking their hand or patting them on the back is critical to making a personal connection. Yeah I know masks don’t cover your eyes but not being able to see half of someone’s face is terrible when it comes to basic human interaction.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm a very touchy person, so I live for hugs and holding hands and stuff. My friend saw me when I was turning in work at my school and he came up to me and gave me a big hug and it was so nice I started crying in front of everybody there. The joy of hugging someone for the first time in a year is amazing, but I hope I will never have to go a year without a hug again... (I'm going on 3 months right now :( )

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#22

Folks In This Online Group Predict That These 30 Things Won’t Go Back To Normal After The Pandemic Snow days are dead, school will just be online

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think in cases of severe weather with power outages, it will still be a snow day. The plus side is that if it's a remote day, you don't have to make it up in the summer.

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Folks In This Online Group Predict That These 30 Things Won’t Go Back To Normal After The Pandemic It will no longer be weird to wear face coverings in public so celebrities will always wear them to not be recognised

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#24

Folks In This Online Group Predict That These 30 Things Won’t Go Back To Normal After The Pandemic Commuting. I’m sure I will work from home regularly. Traffic jams will not disappear, but will be less common.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Too many companies don't really trust the working from home thing. Give it a year, everyone will be 100% back in the office.

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#25

Folks In This Online Group Predict That These 30 Things Won’t Go Back To Normal After The Pandemic Can we keep drive-up doctor's visits? I get upper respiratory infections almost every winter and being able to sit in my car and have the doc come to me was 🌟magical🌟. (No big waiting room/little waiting room while miserable!)

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Get a doctor who will just prescribe with a phone call! I get bronchitis multiple times a year, my doc knows this, and all I have to do is call her. She calls the prescription in for me. Once your doctor knows you and trusts your judgment, it works fine.

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#26

Folks In This Online Group Predict That These 30 Things Won’t Go Back To Normal After The Pandemic The feeling of being in a rave, passing round water and sharing bodily fluids, being the thousandth person to use a porta-loo and singing with all your breath, will never be the same again

There is no way we can feel that free again without the pandemic thoughts creeping in

ijustmakecocktails , Jonathan Borba Report

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Carnival in Venice or Trinidad....I´ll have to think it over carefully....Trinidad probably the better option..think coconut-water and Punchion Rum,the last is not less than 75% proof,will act as a natural disinfectant

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Folks In This Online Group Predict That These 30 Things Won’t Go Back To Normal After The Pandemic In the long term, once the pandemic is over I don’t think a whole lot is going to change, but I do see the loss of many small businesses being permanent.

There will be fewer people working in offices than before, but I don’t think permanent WFH is going to catch on as much as people predict. While some people love WFH, some people hate it, or they are unable to do it effectively, and I think over time there will be some recruitment and retention issues. Those who want to WFH will migrate to companies that are full WFH, while those who want to work in an office will migrate to those jobs.

yyz_guy , r.a. paterson Report

#28

Folks In This Online Group Predict That These 30 Things Won’t Go Back To Normal After The Pandemic I think cruise ships might be done for lol

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Folks In This Online Group Predict That These 30 Things Won’t Go Back To Normal After The Pandemic Casinos. I thought they were skanky and dirty before covid (but still fun as hell). Now standing at a craps table shoulder to shoulder breathing 20 dudes air and sharing chips with dozens of people for hours sounds f****** gross.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know a bunch of people who have gone to the casinos since they were allowed to reopen. My roommate and about 10 of her friends have a Vegas trip planned for next month.

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Folks In This Online Group Predict That These 30 Things Won’t Go Back To Normal After The Pandemic Having to sneeze in public

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