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Siwsan

(26,260 posts)
1. When I was checking out at the store, this morning, an employee looked at me and said:
Wed Sep 8, 2021, 12:21 PM
Sep 2021

"I KNEW I was forgetting something! My mask!!" She immediately grabbed on from a box. She probably just started work.

There weren't a lot of customers, but I'd say at least half of us were wearing masks.

lark

(23,097 posts)
4. My exact reason for refusing to fly until this is under control.
Wed Sep 8, 2021, 01:56 PM
Sep 2021

When all airlines stop unvaccinated people from flying I will consider flying again. Until then it's driving only and then not much of that either.

cilla4progress

(24,728 posts)
3. I just want to walk up to every unmasked shoppper
Wed Sep 8, 2021, 12:28 PM
Sep 2021

at Costco, Walgreen's FFS and say "what the fuck makes you so special? Some elitist special sauce????"

So far all I've done is a hard stare, move away, and a subtle head shake. Really don't want an ugly confrontation.

Some other ideas??

lark

(23,097 posts)
5. I look at them sadly and see no mask and turn around and walk the other way, usually.
Wed Sep 8, 2021, 01:59 PM
Sep 2021

Sometimes I need something right where they are and will very obviously turn with my back to them, and press myself against the facing aisle, waiting for them to go by.

Some people get it and also turn their heads, most don't.

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