![]() Nowadays it can feel like Vlad the Impaler rushing at you with a red-hot poker. Back in the day, when a neighbour or acquaintance asked “What have you been up to?” it felt harmless, friendly, reassuring. Hard to say Another victim of the pandemic has been the art of casual conversation. Psychologists warn that more needs to be done to help people identify the signs, particularly in the run-up to Christmas. Chitchataphobia - morbid fear of small talk during work-related functions - is a real and potentially debilitating condition. So how will we feel when we emerge from caves, eyes squinting at the prospect of work drinks, farewells, birthday lunches and trivia nights? Don’t worry, you are not alone. Like bears in hibernation, we perfected the art of never seeing anyone from the office. The chitchataphobia challenge COVID-19 was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to finally unclutter our work-related social lives. And when December 1 finally hits, activewear can only be worn when you’re being active. At 80%, try to introduce “other clothes” when you’re out and about. If your state is still below 70%, it’s fine to keep wearing activewear at home and in public. Some wags have suggested using vaccination rates as a fashion guide. Coming back from that sartorial abyss will be a struggle of epic proportions. Groom for improvement When lockdowns began, the slide from “dress-to-impress” to “impressed-you’re-dressed” was swift and comprehensive. ![]() Crikey satirist Tom Red reads the tea leaves. But after the past 18 months, who the hell even knows what normal is any more? From personal grooming to political gimmicks, there’ll be a lot of reacclimatising. Like Christmas or explosive diarrhoea, normal is coming - ready or not.
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