From earlier :
My personal responsibility about avoiding pubs mainly consists of having a Dry December , but obviously that's coincidence of timing, and the Welsh Government are making it even easier to stay dry .
But even if I was drinking, I definitely would not moan about staying at home.
I think it's possible to think that yes, the Welsh Government's measures are being very cautious -- and the 'correctly so' argument is fair -- while also being very concerned for the (financial) fate of the trade -- I have a fair few friends in it.
I would also agree though that packed pre-Xmas pubs in Wales would be a nightmare for Covid risk if allowed to operate as the notorious Wine Street here in Swansea does in normal years .
I also suspect that controlling distancing in pubs, and enforcing table-service only rules would be an utter nightmare for bar staff at this time of year in particular
William of Walworth said:However, and despite all the above, I really do agree (genuinely) with this (ultra) cautious approach from the Welsh Government ... I just hope the amount of business-support cash they're promising will be enough to stop a depressing number of pubs closing altogether ......
Bolded bit : was that aimed at me personally, or more just at my post generally?William of W, IMO calling the Welsh Gov's guidance ultra cautious just shows how little people are willing to accept personal responsibility (I call it guidance as it is barely and loosely enforced instead relying on people's sense of responsibility and consideration for others which as we all know is in short supply)
My personal responsibility about avoiding pubs mainly consists of having a Dry December , but obviously that's coincidence of timing, and the Welsh Government are making it even easier to stay dry .
But even if I was drinking, I definitely would not moan about staying at home.
I think it's possible to think that yes, the Welsh Government's measures are being very cautious -- and the 'correctly so' argument is fair -- while also being very concerned for the (financial) fate of the trade -- I have a fair few friends in it.
I would also agree though that packed pre-Xmas pubs in Wales would be a nightmare for Covid risk if allowed to operate as the notorious Wine Street here in Swansea does in normal years .
I also suspect that controlling distancing in pubs, and enforcing table-service only rules would be an utter nightmare for bar staff at this time of year in particular
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