The other day, I was having dinner at a restaurant, quietly enjoying a meal with a friend. Everything was going smoothly until we suddenly heard what sounded like someone having a coughing fit.
We turned around and were surprised to see a young man surrounded by friends, enjoying his meal despite continuously coughing throughout. It was clear this wasn’t a sudden cough as it persisted through the entire meal.
Have we forgotten the time when we had to practice social distancing? When we wore masks in public? The curfews at night?
The most logical thing this man could have done was to wear a mask. He could have removed it while eating and put it back on once he was done.
I know the COVID-19 pandemic is behind us, but we should still practice basic safety measures – washing our hands, following proper coughing etiquette, and staying away from crowded places when feeling unwell. We must thank the Brunei authorities for managing the COVID-19 situation so well.
They were the heroes who went above and beyond, working tirelessly day and night to keep the country safe.
As members of the public, we still need to do our part to maintain this safety. If every individual keeps this in mind, we can continue to protect ourselves and our community.
Let’s play our part. While schools emphasise hygienic practices, do students follow these rules once they leave school?
Parents need to reinforce these lessons at home so that children adopt and practice them consistently, no matter where they are.
Annoyed Diner
