JULY 2020

chaldean on the STREET
Now that businesses are opening back up in Michigan,
how will your behavior change?
I do plan on resuming some activities
but to an extent and with caution. That
means masks in grocery and other
stores, and keeping gatherings more
minimal. However, I’m glad that I’m
able to see my friends and family now
that the stay at home order has been
lifted. We can’t forget that COVID-19
is still an active threat, but we are
creatures of habit and we need some
return to normalcy.
– Azal Arabo, 23, White Lake
I’m glad things are opening up again
and things are starting to go back
to normal. COVID-19 is still a threat
and we should still be cautious but I
can’t wait to resume life as usual. I will
refrain from traveling because unfortunately
other states do have higher
rates of COVID-19 than Michigan
does but I’m excited to be able to see
family and friends again.
– Juliana Gumma, 24, West Bloomfield
I definitely plan on going to restaurants
and going to gatherings with friends
and families, but I am being much more
cautious than pre-COVID and I’m limiting
my social interaction with people.
I’m greatly impressed with how our
governor has taken care of the situation,
but I don’t see my social life going
back to normal until there is some vaccine
or drug available for the public.
– Mary Rabban, 23, West Bloomfield
As things begin to open back up, I will
start going back to the locations I love.
I think it’s important to take precautions
for your health at all times, and
I’ve always been a bit of a germaphobe
so I think those habits will just
carry into me being careful in public
during these uncertain times. Just
being cautious and mindful of those
around you can make a big difference.
– Mariah Herfi, 23, Detroit
I will not be going to movies or
concerts anytime soon. However, I
would go to restaurants that are taking
protective measures in their business
practices, although I would prefer to
be seated outside. In short, I am more
cautious at this time but hopeful that
things will go back as they were.
– Laith Yaldo, 49, Shelby Township
As grateful as I am for having a home,
health, and food every day, I am eager
to finally get out and get some fresh
air! With Michigan beginning to gradually
reopen, I’ve already been out to
eat, attended various events, and hung
out with friends. However, life is far
from normal. These are unprecedented
times and we are living through
a pandemic. It’s important to remain
vigilant and mindful of the health and
safety concerns of others.
– Livia Khemmoro, 23, Shelby Township
Although things are opening back
up, I am still being very cautious and
ensuring I do my part to help stop the
spread of the virus. I have been going
to some restaurants but taking the
necessary precautions to ensure the
safety of others and myself while being
there. I think I will hold off from going
to the movies or other events until we
see what is going to happen pertaining
to the course of the virus with everything
reopening.
– Nadya Herfi, 21, Grosse Pointe
Since businesses are slowly starting
to open back up, I will definitely be
attending restaurants and watching
movies in the theaters, but I will also
be taking precautions. I will wear a
mask if it is mandatory. If businesses
aren’t so strict on precautions, then
I probably won’t wear a mask. And I
also won’t be standing six feet apart
from my friends.
– Austin Rasho, 21, Shelby Township
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