Some of friends who are fully vaccinated talk about feeling some trepidation about going out and being "normal" again. One woman talked about being anxious about over-stimulation of sitting in a crowded restaurant. She said it jokingly but the fact is she has not ventured out to said restaurant for weeks since she got her second shot. Maybe she is waiting for time when it feels more natural.
During the pandemic, I only met a very small set of people and in no more than a couple of folks at the same time. I don't think I feel ready to go into a big group setting yet. Like from staying home-bound for over a year to going to a big party. I might need to work my tolerance up slowly. Turns out that our personalities could have changed during the pandemic.
Here’s what a post-pandemic dispositional makeover might look like: Someone who was chronically late in the Before Times might work on being more conscientious, or timely. One way to show your friends how much you missed them is to start respecting their time.
Or if you’re someone who typically reacted with suspicion and anger when an acquaintance canceled plans, you could try to be more agreeable, or forgiving of minor social slights. Even making those plans in the first place might help you become more extroverted or open to new experiences.
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