re: "Things will never go back to normal"

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We will have a new normal, does anyone question that?

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People seem to forget all the previous "new normals". Like in air travel. Or presidential motorcades in convertibles. Or metal detectors in public buildings. Or video surveillance.

I'd like the new normal to be that people stop going to work/public places when sick. But I think it is more likely that the new normal will be an increase in face mask use similar to Asia.

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I'd like the new normal to be that people stop going to work/public places when sick. But I think it is more likely that the new normal will be an increase in face mask use similar to Asia.

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I agree with this but then are you ready for the fall out? A lot of people go to work when sick because they don't have sick time, have very limited sick time (a week or less for the entire year) or have used their sick time for the year.

I think the attitude about working while sick will change and that's a good thing. but then companies are going to need to update their sick policies as well. Let's be honest, the average American is going to get at least mildly sick around 3 - 4 times a year. Assume 3 - 4 days per sickness. That means companies will need to be providing Americans around 10 days (2 weeks) of sick time a year. Are companies ready to do that?

I do agree with the face mask thing. We always thought it was funny of Asians but it seems to have worked in their favor. We're already seeing companies produce custom facemarks. Heck I could see Saints or LSU themed facemarks coming if they aren't already here. I think a lot of people will continue wearing facemarks long after the virus is under control.

In addition to that, what about hand shaking? I think that needs to be a thing of the past with the exception of family and close friends. Maybe replace it with a bow like the Asians. A respectful gesture with no physical contact. Do you th ink Americans would be ready for that?