A recently study found 23% of adults are not looking forward to life getting back to normal (or the ‘fast lane’) after the pandemic. A third are not looking forward to being in crowded spaces and 18% don’t want the pressure of having to make small talk again.
As far as getting their social life back; 28% are excited, 25% are anxious, and 23% are nervous.
TOP 20 THINGS PEOPLE ARE NOT LOOKING FORWARD TO WHEN RESTRICTIONS CONTINUE TO EASE:
1. Being in busy or in crowded spaces e.g. bars
2. Waiting in lines
3. Wearing a mask
4. Spending lots of money
5. Getting public transport
6. Making small talk
7. Not being able to use the pandemic restrictions as an excuse to not see people
8. Not being able to get an appointment / booking e.g. at pubs, restaurants, hairdressers
9. Talking about lockdown
10. Commuting
11. Constantly feeling tired
12. Repeating the same stories to friends e.g. what you’ve been up to over lockdown
13. Having no free time
14. Having to plan ahead
15. Making reservations e.g. at restaurants
16. Having to get ready e.g. full face of make-up, styling hair etc.
17. Trying to fit in seeing friends and family
18. Balancing a social life with work life
19. Not having as much time to sleep
20. Less time to spend with your family
[SWNS/Virgin Media]
