Around the world, people are being hit hard by the coronavirus. From the news to social media, the pandemic is taking over every aspect of our lives and it’s hard to stay positive during these uncertain times. To keep us safe, countries have been placing people on quarantine and some others have chosen to social distance themselves. Being sheltered from the outside world is lonely and depressing, and people have decided to try their best to stay positive and find new ways to connect to others.
Everything from dance parties and exercise classes to church services and AA meetings has become virtual. In Japan, people have decided to stay connected via alcohol and technology. On-nomi, which means online drinking, has groups of people logging into video chats while drinking booze and meeting new friends. It’s pretty much a virtual happy hour that allows people to connect while social isolating!
Zoom is the most popular video platform being used and it allows people to create their very own bar experience in the comfort of their own homes. People are toasting wine and beers to the camera and comforting others about their concerns regarding the coronavirus.
No one knows how long things will continue like they are, but as the days pass by, most countries are taking stricter precautions to keep us safe, which may lead to mandatory quarantine. In these times, it’s important to find ways to connect with others and to be open to trying new ways of staying social.
