As we progress through various stages of reopening, our recent Women In Optometry Pop-Up Poll asked readers if they would feel comfortable in a variety of settings and activities in the next few months.
Shaking hands in a social or professional setting topped the charts as an action that respondents do not plan to do for quite a while. Many respondents also do not plan to go to the movies or travel by airplane within the next 1-2 months.
While there is uncertainty across the board about many of the activities poised to poll participants, some respondents stated that they have already resumed a number of them: going to hair or nail salon or barber, using a public restroom, going to the dentist, having a group over for dinner and hugging elderly family.
Several respondents shared additional comments about their feelings about resuming activities in the next few months.
I have concern for elderly since they are most vulnerable. I still would like to see mask wearing, only indoors, when 6 feet cannot be maintained.
I am more concerned of me being a carrier with my exposure to the public than my family or selected friends giving something to me.
I still feel safer at home, I’m still social distancing and I wear a mask in office. I am in a high tourist area, so I feel it’s best to be protected from them.
