How Screens Allow Social Distancing Visits

When the pandemic first started, most people were happy to stay at home and be safe. But as the quarantine wore on, people started getting antsy, depressed, and anxious. Humans are social creatures, and without that socialization we lose our mental and physical health. In these challenging times, we need to find new ways to socialize while still being safe.

Many people are socializing over the internet through social media as an alternative to in-person gatherings or social calls, but this really isn’t a sufficient substitute for good old traditional socialization. That requires you to actually see people, but you still want to be safe.

Social distancing doesn’t necessarily have to mean that you can’t see your close friends and family. Really, we should be calling it physical distancing because there are plenty of ways that you can socialize with others and remain safe.

Screen rooms and screened in porches provide a unique opportunity for social interaction while still respecting the six foot rule. You can have a barrier between you, which when combined with distance and mask wearing should protect you and your visitor. While you may not want to have long visits in this fashion, it can be a good break to ease depression and loneliness.

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