I went to swap out my snow tires today. Usually when I go to the tire store, the show room for new tires is open, and there is free coffee and self-serve popcorn. Instead, a table sat in the front entrance blocking the showroom and allowing only one customer in at a time. The popcorn maker was empty. While at some point the showroom will open again, I think the days of self-serve popcorn are over.

Will we see self serve bulk food in grocery stores again any time soon? What will buffet meals look like? What new etiquette will be required for bathroom use in restaurants, or changing rooms in clothing stores? What will hair dressers and massage therapists do to their stations and rooms between customers?

Even without these changes, on a personal level, I look at door handles, railings, and elevator and crosswalk buttons completely differently than I did a few months ago. The new normal will be quite different than what we were used to in 2019.