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It might not mean much to you sat at home with your worthers originals, but Christmas is a big thing in the Pierre house hold and we'll be celebrating it as normal with in-laws, regardless.

We have cancelled the extended family and friends day we usually have. But other-wise we'll be having close family and friends as normal.

Everyone's agreed to isolate for a few days before.

We are certainly not cancelling christmas.

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+1

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This is complete nonsense and psychological warfare. People are starting to sound like a friend who suffers from OCD and becomes unable to leave the house for fear of robbers.

The rules are already incredibly harsh for the risk present.

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As Boris said some weeks ago, If he didn't create the Christmas Bubble rules people would simply ignore him.

People have made decisions with a financial implication based on what the government have said, That could be travel costs, food orders etc.

More and more of the population aren't willing to listen to the government guidance, rules, laws whatever you want to call them. Anymore.

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+2. Patience and common sense is a virtue unfortunately not shared by all.

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Exasperation is shared by more and more it would appear..

NB: I'm not saying I agree with those that choose to break the rules, merely playing devils advocate.

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virtue signaling
the action or practice of publicly expressing opinions or sentiments intended to demonstrate one's good character or the moral correctness of one's position on a particular issue.



Still happening here Turkey dinner for 14 and enough booze to last 5 days:)

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Virtue signalling my ass as its a case of putting clear common sense before deliberate ignorance.

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If it affects one or more of their family or relatives they might be thinking rather differently then..

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Has to be better than selfish signalling - since when did not wanting to infect others with a potentially deadly disease become something to be mocked?

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The levels of hysteria on CF (and if it is any reflection, the wider population) at the moment are beyond laughable and bordering on psychosis.

Seeing a few friends and family over Christmas will not harm anyone and will probably do everybody good.

Take precautions act sensibly. Enjoy yourself, Don't worry.

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My dad and I were going to go to my sisters as usual, but to protect my dad she cancelled, so I have to cook a Christmas dinner by myself (I used to help my mum).

She didn't want to cancel, but she doesn't want to lose him as well as our mum.

I said on a FB group, I hope Boris does cancel as it will make her feel less guilt,

Boy did I get abuse from some Covidiots.

I popped in to my local supermarket to get a loaf and other bits, and the number of people not wearing them out numbered those wearing them.

I cut this to 2 things and left pronto.

Sadly this minority is annoying as if you challenge them (online), you are called a sheep and bully.

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Depends if they are elderly or vulnerable friends really doesn't it ? Nothing wrong with a phone call, or waving through a window.

Hopefully in a few months the most vulnerable will have been vaccinated. Its just stupid to take an unnecessary risk before then.

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and if they are elderly/ vulnerable/ at risk... then they should rightly shield and their family look after them best they can whilst they shield.

For the vast majority of people, they should take sensible precautions spend time with the friends and family they are allowed to, be sensible, have fun and enjoy your Christmas.

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:tu:

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The setting of "seeing a few friends and family" is the exact scenario where taking precautions and acting sensibly are at their lowest level.

Close interactions in an enclosed space is not good. Is everybody going to be socially distanced and wearing masks in that situation?:rolleyes: