What is a polite and professional way to say, "Umm... we are in the midst of a pandemic, I don't want to take this job because we have to be up in each other's personal space!"
I'll keep it simple, as there is some backstory, but I don't think that it really changes the fact that I'm trying to say the previous sentiment. Anyways, a potential client contacted me wanting to know if my schedule has changed and if I could take them on. (I was too swamped last summer and fall.) I do have the time, but not really the need or desire... with a major component being that I would need to be closer to this person (her spouse and kids, too) then the recommended six feet. I would basically need to hug them for an hour each week.
It seems like when I react with caution that everyone's response is "Don't worry, I won't give you the virus." When I want to scream "I am more worried that I will give YOU the virus." (I don't think I have or have had it, but could very well be asymptomatic.) This has all become such a political issue in the United States that I feel like I need to tread carefully. Thoughts?