Volume 03 | April 21 2020
STAYING SOCIAL AT A DISTANCE
 People are social beings; it’s a mistake to think that most people prefer the solitary life when we are most comfortable when we’re connected. Social connection strengthens our immune system, helping us recover from disease faster, and proven to improve physical health and psychological well-being.

Crescent strives to continue to be a company connected, we want to share stories, activities, and insights to stretch our minds further, communicate stronger, and remain an active member of our community. Crescent, keeping us social while practicing social distancing.  
Nice to See You, Now Give Me 6 Feet
Staying Social while Keeping Distant
We, humans, are social people. We love to connect and how much we do this varies by culture, personality, gender, and is reflected in our relationships. It's hard to social distance ourselves at times. Being social strengthens emotional bonds and helps to establish relationship status, but as much as we care about the people in our lives, the need for safety trumps everything. 

How should we deal with any awkwardness that arises when we remain distant? Six feet apart is not so far and not so close that a conversation cannot occur, or following up with your team on production needs shouldn't happen. Six feet of distance, what does that look like?
Six feet apart, we can do this!

Illness, germs, and viruses, much like COVID-19, spread from person to person. People infected with COVID-19 may spread the disease when they speak and breathe, not only when they let out a hearty cough. These modes of transmission help explain how asymptomatic and mildly infected people fuel the virus' spread. Researchers don't yet know whether tiny particles expelled in-breath infect more people than large droplets spewed through coughs. The bottom line is, we don't want to get people sick, with anything!

So, what do we do when it's time for lunch, or the opportunity to chat in the bathroom comes along? The best advice is to talk about it, but not at length and of course at a distance. It doesn’t require an apology or a long explanation. Don't break the social distancing guidelines, think of it like drinking and driving- your decision impacts more than your life. 
You can explain your position simply and without fuss, and mention the coronavirus at the first opportunity. Say something simple and concise, such as: “Due to the virus I am keeping my distance at the moment.” Or, to make it totally clear that it’s nothing personal, you could try saying: “I don't like sitting apart either, but it's for your safety and mine. Let's text each other instead.”

The tone in which you say these things are crucial. It should be light and maybe even playful. You could further put the other person at ease by saying something friendly like: “It’s nice to see you again" and "I just want to keep you safe.” Whatever you do, do it with a smile. The gesture on your face is more important than the ones that put others and yourself at risk. If you’re feeling awkward, make a conscious effort to remember to smile.

With handshakes and even elbow-bumps now off the table, you could try non-contact options such as a thumbs-up, a “namaste”-style gesture, or even an ironic jazz hands if you think you can pull it off.
As we strive to get used to the strange new feeling of social distancing, remember manners and respect are what make society work. This way of life is temporary, but by following the six feet apart rule, it means taking the extra effort of demonstrating our concern for each other’s health and wellbeing.

Etiquette is a cornerstone of social interaction, and what we learn from it is this: it is not the distance that matters. Showing each other we care is what brings us closer together!
INTERNET OF THINGS
See a Virtual Concert, and other fun things to do while being socially distant
Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi and other stars from the Garden State are going to hold a benefit concert to help New Jersey fight the coronavirus pandemic.

The show will be seen on Wednesday, April 22, at 7 p.m. on platforms like Apple Music and AppleTV apps, among other outlets.
DOCTORS IN OFFICES : POLL RESULTS
86% of Crescent People believe that Doctors in Offices is a great benefit!
Cost is certainly an influence on the desire for onsite health clinics at work, but there are other reasons why this benefit is seen as a must-have, such as convenience. In a world that has an app for almost everything, people expect an easy and convenient solution for going to the doctor.
Another reason people love onsite clinics is that their time is valuable. They don’t want to have to take the day off of work to go sit in a doctor’s office waiting room. Having an onsite clinic means they don’t have to miss work or drive to an office and wait to be seen! Crescent strives to provide benefits for all People that help make healthcare easier and affordable.

Thank you for casting your votes on this topic, all other comments and suggestions will be sent to the People Group for review and will be followed up on at a later date.