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How are you dealing with hysterical, panicked friends and family?

Posted on 3/21/20 at 11:56 am
Posted by Blizzard of Chizz
Member since Apr 2012
19055 posts
Posted on 3/21/20 at 11:56 am
I’m at the point of shutting off communication with some. A friend of mine who works in the healthcare industry has been driving me crazy for a week. It’s now reached the point where she’s pissed at me because she’s pissed at the govt. Has no clue as to why I’m going crazy being at home pretty much out of work while she works her normal schedule and still gets paid... I tried to explain supply chain issues and most of the shite we need being produced in China but just gave up. She doesn’t get it and thinks moving an entire factory can be done in a few days. Justified it by saying we didn’t have this problem in WW2 while not understanding that we had a large industrial base here. That not withstanding, it still took us 2 solid years of preparation before we launched the d day invasion.
Posted by Aristo
Colorado
Member since Jan 2007
13292 posts
Posted on 3/21/20 at 11:57 am to
Ignoring them.

I get a daily reminder from one that she is the primary caretaker for her 89-year-old grandfather and we should all stay home for his sake.
This post was edited on 3/21/20 at 11:58 am
Posted by Woobie
Member since Jan 2017
2820 posts
Posted on 3/21/20 at 11:58 am to
im dealing with them by poking the bear on social media

it passes the time and makes for a lively conversation

Posted by the808bass
The Lou
Member since Oct 2012
111529 posts
Posted on 3/21/20 at 11:58 am to
Don’t have any.
Posted by Jrv2damac
Kanorado
Member since Mar 2004
65118 posts
Posted on 3/21/20 at 11:59 am to
Ignoring them, or being a smartass.
Posted by RockyMtnTigerWDE
War Damn Eagle Dad!
Member since Oct 2010
105413 posts
Posted on 3/21/20 at 11:59 am to
Luckily my family is not the panicking type. We have sensible discussions and are prone to us humor in difficult times rather than talk of gloom.
Posted by udtiger
Over your left shoulder
Member since Nov 2006
98826 posts
Posted on 3/21/20 at 11:59 am to
About to start looking for a furnished apartment for a month because my wife is fricking insane.
Posted by Blizzard of Chizz
Member since Apr 2012
19055 posts
Posted on 3/21/20 at 12:00 pm to
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Don’t have any.


You are fortunate.
Posted by Seldom Seen
Member since Feb 2016
40182 posts
Posted on 3/21/20 at 12:00 pm to
I just don't return their panicky text messages.
Posted by viceman
Huntsville, AL
Member since Aug 2016
30688 posts
Posted on 3/21/20 at 12:01 pm to
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Ignoring them, or being a smartass.



same here
Posted by Ace Midnight
Between sanity and madness
Member since Dec 2006
89542 posts
Posted on 3/21/20 at 12:01 pm to
I just try to be calming and reassuring with facts and my usual, solid analysis.

Most aren't having it. This panic is completely unnecessary, unfortunately, and simultaneously all too predictable.
Posted by Kino74
Denham springs
Member since Nov 2013
5344 posts
Posted on 3/21/20 at 12:01 pm to
I have vowels at the end of my last name and the stereotypical temper to go with it. I get left alone so no issues with them.

Posted by imjustafatkid
Alabama
Member since Dec 2011
50503 posts
Posted on 3/21/20 at 12:02 pm to
Ignoring them.
Posted by 93and99
Dayton , Oh / Allentown , Pa
Member since Dec 2018
14400 posts
Posted on 3/21/20 at 12:03 pm to
Women are not very smart.
Posted by Northwest Louisiana
Northwest Louisiana
Member since May 2018
2054 posts
Posted on 3/21/20 at 12:04 pm to
I’m going to PM my lawnmower with my son today. Drink as many beers as I can and just enjoy some time with my family. Trump is going to take care of us.
Posted by Blizzard of Chizz
Member since Apr 2012
19055 posts
Posted on 3/21/20 at 12:06 pm to
I’m thinking liquor might be the only way I survive the weekend.
Posted by OchoDedos
Republic of Texas
Member since Oct 2014
34102 posts
Posted on 3/21/20 at 12:07 pm to
My wife and I have told our relatives and friends, unless your infected, don't bother us. Crybabying about something so random is stupid. We talk to each other about supplies, but other than that, don't bother.
Posted by LSURussian
Member since Feb 2005
126962 posts
Posted on 3/21/20 at 12:08 pm to
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How are you dealing with hysterical, panicked friends and family?
I don't personally know anyone like that.
Posted by Dead End
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2013
21237 posts
Posted on 3/21/20 at 12:08 pm to
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Ignoring them, or being a smartass.
Posted by MeatCleaverWeaver
Member since Oct 2013
22175 posts
Posted on 3/21/20 at 12:14 pm to
My In-Laws

Them: “It’s here. We got a case in (town).”
Me: “What’s it?”
Them: “The Virus.”
Me: “Oh like the flu?”
Them: “No, people are dying from it.”
Me: “Oh like the flu? Calm the frick down.”

Then they Usually cock their heads in confusion and the discussion ends.


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