Life After Lockdown

The norms of social etiquette that defined our daily lives will transform in the post-lockdown world as people emerge into a wary new world

- Suhani Singh

What will social life be like once the extended lockdown ends? Will we hug our friends again, shake strangers’ hands? How many times a day will we feel compelled to wash our hands, for 20 seconds each time of course? How will we treat those who commit the crime of coughing or sneezing in public spaces? If you have a fever, should you automatically self-quarantine so as not to be caught out by a thermal scanner? Perhaps we should be prepared for at least an initial period of paranoia, frayed tempers, and the zealous policing of public behaviour.