So, what's your "vax status?"
As more and more people qualify for the coveted COVID-19 vaccine, questions arise about the status of family and friends or even how someone got it apparently ahead of others with similar circumstances.
But what’s the best way to navigate those conversations politely?
After all, it's up to each individual whether they want to share their health status.
For example, as more people begin to gather in groups again, you may wonder: It is okay to ask about someone's vaccination status? Do I want to be around them if they’re not vaccinated, but I am? What about their family members?
"It’s a natural question," said Syndi Seid, owner of Bay Area-based Advanced Etiquette. "It’s almost like the first question anybody asks when they get on a call."
The question can be a tricky one as counties begin to expand eligibility.
"If I went to a party, and the hostess or someone else there was not vaccinated, I could be bringing the virus back," she explained. "Many people are making it a guideline that they're only inviting people who have been vaccinated."
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Don't assume someone’s jumped the queue to get their vaccine. It’s possible they or their partner qualify because they’re dealing with underlying conditions. On the other hand, they may not be old enough to be eligible for the vaccine, but they could have gotten a shot as a caregiver.
Those who share space with coworkers may want to familiarize themselves with "The Sandwich Technique."
"(You’ll) say something nice to ease the tension of the subject," Seid told KCBS Radio on Monday. "Then, you share what you really want to say and end it with, again, something that’s overall positive."
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