LaurelRerun

Sure, my work uses discord, and I know friends that use it. But my family doesn't. Plus, if you do sales, or job searching, or anything that involves talking to people for work who don't directly work for your company then Discord is a little awkward. A phone or zoom call is better.

I actually agree with you on that one. I hate voicemail. If I don't pick up, shoot me a text or send a voice recording through the messaging app.

I can see why you'd fear phone calls then. In my family I get a call from my dad about once a week to ask about my day. Usually the family texts more in the mornings, and more phone calls in the evening. Plus for a while I had to pick up the phone anytime someone called for work reasons. You just get used to it after a while.

Damn dude, it's not that big a deal. Just don't pick up the phone. If it's important they'll find a way to let you know.

No it doesn't. Just don't pick up the phone. If it's important they'll text you to pick up the phone. There's a reason the terms "phone tag" and "screening calls" exist.

China has a bad ratio of young people to old people. They have a lot of people, but as the population ages there will be fewer working people supporting more retired people. It's not just about money either. There are a finite number of nurses or caretakers in a country at any given time, so it will mean higher ratio of people needing care to those able to give it. It's a complex issue that almost every country is going to be dealing with more in the future, but China will probably feel it more than average.

Same with the Virginias.

I would say that it's too early for anyone to know what a more solidified etiquette will be. So for now just do whatever you want so long as you pay attention to any changes in public opinion or rule changes.

I used to get very anxious and stressed out about this. I started reading a book that reframed my mindset on the issue. Now I don't get nearly as stressed or anxious as I used to.

Being stressed and anxious about the issue is coming from a mindset that we could still prevent it, and wanting to do something to "stop" it from happening.

So maybe try thinking about it like this instead:

1. Humanity will not end with Climate Change. It will become different, and worse. But it will not end society.

2. Animals and nature will not end with Climate Change. They will become different, and worse. But it will not end all other forms of life.

3. Climate change is not something to stop. It is already here. The world you used to know is already gone. Accept that you live in a different world, and that's ok.

4. Mitigation is still a good thing, we should still be actively trying to mitigate what we can. But it won't make things the way they used to be.

5. Start preparing and planning your life around these changes. It will help you feel more empowered, and help you accept our new reality.

My recommendation is to read "How to Prepare for Climate Change: A Practical Guide to Surviving the Chaos". Reading that book in some ways felt like going through the five stages of grief. But in the end I felt like I came out feeling healthier, and more capable of helping mitigation efforts because I didn't feel paralyzed by fear anymore.