What isn’t a top priority?
Workers, by the hundreds in various businesses, come down with COVID-19, and what do spokespersons for the various businesses say? Usually something like: ‘Workers’ safety is our top priority.’
That’s all well and good, but such standard, kind of off-the-shelf, prepared statements are being used, increasingly, it seems.
What’s with almost everyone being on the same page, flying in formation?
Safety is a top priority when there’s an accident at an oil refinery or a coal mine. And when some passenger falls off a cruise ship.
Someone speaking on behalf of a short-term rental company, when asked what the future holds for his business model in the pandemic era, mentions cleanliness being the company’s top priority. While that’s certainly a relief for a lot of people, you have to wonder about other things that may be — or should be — top priorities, as well.
Like, for example, ensuring that raucous parties will not be held at short-term rental properties, and that short-term renters, in other ways, will not disturb folks residing longer-term — living permanently — in residential communities.
Peace and quiet. That’s probably their top priority.