Eating out during this pandemic  – Have an alternative instead

 

The coronavirus pandemic has spread its wings to all corners of the globe. No country or region has been spared from its clutches. The severity of the pandemic is of epic proportions. Never before had such a pandemic brought the world to its knees.

Several countries are still grappling to cope with the menace and there is no solution in sight. Though many countries are in the process of developing a vaccine for the virus, it would be another couple of months before the vaccine hits the market.

To begin with there are several restrictions for a family during this pandemic period. The most important of them all is whether to dine outside when the virus is at its peak. Several questions arise in our minds like is it appropriate to eat outside during this pandemic? Do we have to take precautions while having a meal outside? Would it be worthwhile to consume food that is touched and cooked by others?

The above questions need to be answered thoroughly. Of course, there are answers but with conditions attached to it. A person going out for lunch or dinner has to follow the SOPs in order to remain vigilant and alert all the time.

Since restaurants and dining halls are open albeit with lower staff, all of them have been instructed to follow strict social distancing norms and insist upon the customers to wear face masks and apply hand sanitizers.

Eating at food joints should be avoided as a precautionary measure where there is an absence of hygiene standards. Choose a restaurant that is in an upscale area and surrounded by similar outlets to be precise.

Do not go in a group and avoid places where there is public gathering. Make sure the restaurant you visit is sanitized and virus free. Do not use hands to eat, use spoons instead to gulp for hygiene purpose.

Since there are foodies around, preventing a person from eating outside is not possible. In such a scenario, taking extra precautions would be advisable and reasonable. Intake of hygienic and healthy food should be given priority over fast and junk food.

One has to make sure whether the surroundings are tidy and free from garbage or running drain. Eating at a food joint with dirty surroundings should be a strict no for all of us.

The pandemic has thrown open several restrictions for wannabe diners. As a result, people are reluctant and unwilling to dine outside. But despite the restrictions, there is a craze and sheer madness for eating out and having light refreshments.

There is one piece of advice for those who have cultivated a habit of dining outside. Don’t be naive and be discretionary all the time. Take time out to decide what is best for you and your family.

There is an alternative to everything in this world. You can prepare the same food at home instead of eating outside. Be choosy and selective in your choice and never give in to your instinct instead.

So folks would you prefer to dine outside this pandemic? Answer in the affirmative and be positive in your thinking. Make a rational decision and don’t let your ego come your way.