Hello @ew100,

I can surely understand why you would become anxious if someone stood too close to you. We all would feel that way! Do you generally wear a mask? If so, I would suggest that the next time someone comes up close to you to talk that you back away just a bit and explain that you are practicing social distancing and that you hope they understand. If they continue to get up close, you can certainly walk away. Your health and safety are far more important than hurting someone's feelings.

Does this sound like something you could try?

@ew100 rest assured your fears are shared by many of us. You said people come up to you, do you go out? If you do, do you have masks you can put on? You don't have to engage if you don't want to. I would just walk away or turn my back. Maybe use your hand to tell them to go away? Do you get alot of mail? Maybe you can just get your mail once or twice a week? Many people said they put the mail outside in the garage for a few days before opening them. I have mostly junk mail and I threw them in the trash. They don't even come in the house. Then I make sure I wash my hands thoroughly. We are all worried and stressed about this virus, take it one day at a time. If we take all necessary precautions, we will be able to weather through this eventually. Take care!!

@ew100 Welcome to connect I understand where you are coming from I was out today and most people where practicing social distancing but some who wanted to talk did the same thing I just ask them if they didn't mind I social distance as the rules asked . As far as getting groceries or deliveries when I get them I put on gloves and use a clorax wipe and clean them before putting them away . Do you think this might help you not to be so worried about catching the virus? I hope it does stay safe and 6 ft apart .