Am I Alone?

[Apc2604]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-essex-52547669/coronavirus-essex-street-claps-dad-after-six-weeks-in-hospital

I would hate this if it were me! I can think of nothing worse than neighbours coming out and clapping for me and putting up flags, etc

[pixie374]

Hmmm... it's the thought that counts though. Like people singing "happy birthday " to you :-)

[wolf63]

I would try and sneak into the house under cover of darkness.

[Ken4155]

Shows just how popular he is among his neighbours. Bet he's chuffed to bits.

[jno]

nice to be noticed. I was on sick leave for two months once and when I came back people just asked if I'd been on holiday.

[Mamyalynne]

I think it's lovely.

[Apc2604]

I agree that the thoughts are good, but after coming out of hospital even for a short spells, all I would want to do would be to get in quickly and settle down with my family. It's really difficult to adjust to the world even after shorter spells in hospital.

[Vagus]

No, you’re not alone apc, I’d hate it too.
I dislike any kind of fuss, and prefer not to be noticed whenever possible. I just like to be left to get on with my life in my own way.

[barry1010]

I’d hate it

[Apc2604]

I suppose it's up to the individual.

[Lie-in King]

I think it was rather nice - it can't hurt his recovery for him to know he was missed & that his neighbours are happy he's home.

[pixie374]

I hate being centre of attention, I'm a sideline person lol. But once I got in, I would actually appreciate their effort x

[Apc2604]

Vagus, we are like that too. We only have three neighbours anyway thankfully! Neither of us like celebratory events like anniversaries, weddings, christenings, etc. We are not antisocial, just dont like a fuss.

[Apc2604]

Every time I have come out of hospital all I have wanted to do was quickly get indoors and chill in peace and quiet after all the noise of hospitals. I wouldnt want peoplev to pop round snd see me either - only close friends and fsmily after a few days. But neighbourhoods are all different.

[ladybirder]

At least they noticed you'd not been there jno;-)

[naomi24]

I don't like fuss either - don't 'do' birthdays and all that - but this is a lovely gesture borne out of kindness. I can't knock that.

[Apc2604]

My 'a' always ends up as an 's' on this tablet!

[Apc2604]

I agree its done of kindness, but I wouldn't do it. I might go round with a small gift but not straight away.

[naomi24]

My family organised a surprise party for me once. I hated it ... but I smiled anyway. It was their pleasure - not mine. I wouldn't have dreamt of spoiling it for them.

[Apc2604]

I loved parties in my teens and twenties. I was a refs party animal. I am now the opposite. As for people clapping me out in the street......

[Apc2604]

Real!