High Five




Celebrations like a hug and high-five seem so yesterday.

 The new norms explained say I have to give that up. 

Every decade has a new set of norms that evolve, making us stronger and more immune to potential bad things, sometimes at the expense of the good.

Social science people tell us norms are learned behaviors shared by a social group.  Each generation tinkers with their norms, creating new conversations around routines and habits.

Our society is adjusting to a set of new norms.  Right now. 

It’s a universal adjustment of huge proportions, a corona shift in behaviors and habits that will become part of our every day, for generations to come.

Quarantine shaming; we feel pressure to say something.  

 Social distancing; one step back is now my first step in a meeting.   

 One-way aisles at Home Depot?  It's probably coming.

Forget the post-game handshakes in golf; I can’t say I was ever happy after a round of golf anyhow.    

As we evolve into the decade of the 2020s, we can only hope this corona shift doesn’t offset the good things that we all need the most, like a hug and high-five.

Don't give up on your celebrations.   
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