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COVID-19 Rules - Love them or Hate them?

Craig

I very much see the world in black and white (right and wrong), so I love it when there is a clearly defined set of rules to live by. I'm also indifferent about people, so there has been no real downside to the social distancing rules for me personally. That said, I hate rule breakers and I cannot help but say something when people are not socially distancing from me. This has led to a number of confrontations over the past year, that could've have been avoided, if I could only manage to keep my mouth shut! Overall though, I would say that the COVID-19 rules have been good for me personally, as they align with my general outlook on life. What about you lovely people?

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  • I would just like to clarify that I strongly believe that my issue with rule breakers is ASD-related and is one of main triggers. This not only applies to rule breakers, but also when things are done the 'wrong' way (according to my Craig-centric way of looking at the world). Below is in an example of a recent encounter that I had with an American gent, who was stood too close to me whilst I was trying to pay for my shopping in Aldi:

    Me: Can I have my 2m please?
    American (who didn't move): I've had my shots.
    Me: That's irrelevant. Please respect the rules.
    American: I've had both my shots. Have you?
    Me: No. Can you please move back?
    American: I've had both my shots, so I don't need to socially distance, but you still do!
    Me (with my mind blown by his superior logic): **** off you ********! (not proud of this response, but I was very triggered!)
  • in reply to Craig

    I love that response! I've been known to put my empty trolley behind me and push it back so I've got at least two meters between me and the people behind me. Those that get pushed back by my trolley tend to be a bit miffed but I just say,  "Sorry, didn't realise you were so close to me!"....

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