Had the same thing at the specialty woodworking store. They’re response about curb side pickup means nothing if I want to pick the wood myself.
They had the nerve to suggest I would get them shut down for not wearing a mask. One guy, not wearing a mask will force the store to be closed. Really? Well, good. Now you might know how I feel having my business chopped down at the knees.
I do sympathize with the Business. Its hard enough. Having to fight with customers is hard especially when you agree with them But dealing with the headaches and fines put them in a hard spot.
It’s true. Businesses are being put on the spot to enforce an unconstitutional directive from asshole governors. They should post a sign, “we respect medical exemptions.” This cannot go on much longer with the smaller businesses because they will not survive. These governors are responsible for killing more people than they know, and it’s not from COVID.
Where is the NFIB (Nat'l Federation of Independent Business) in this whole thing? They are probably the biggest advocate for small business and they live on membership and donations. Just proves how phony these organizations are.
medical condition is kinda lame, but if it works it works
my go to is "the governor of CA (my state) parties it up w/ dozens of friends and lobbyists at the French Laundry, ordering $300 entrees with no masks and no social distancing. Why should I wear one?"
No, for real. Most Oregon girls speak in nothing but valley girl. California refugees and all that. I know what it is. Another name for it is "uptalk".
I only shop a couple of times a month, but what has worked for me so far is wearing a tiny paper paint mask. It's so small, it doesn't cover my nose, and I don't breathe through it. It's a show mask. Which is all they want.
I don't like confrontation, but if anyone bothers me, as a gimpy old lady I can shriek like a banshee, act crazy and/or cry on command. Or whack them with my cane.
Had the same interaction at A Meijers in a different state. Corporate policy is for them to "inform you that you should wear a mask". They cannot mandate it, question your inability to wear one due to medical (etc.) nor can they tell you it's a law, which in most cases (don't know of one state that actually has a mask law) it isn't.
I accused a poll worker of harassment of a nonmasked person using my outside voice. I went on for a good while about how hard it was to not wear a mask during these horribly dangerous times only to be constantly harassed and called out by privileged people. By the time I was finished she was near hysterical with apologies. Sometimes you just have to speak in a language they understand. Righteous indignation using too many words that make no point what so ever. Calling them racist and going on a rant about oppression also works really well.
Their own tools used against them, very effective.
I only use it when they have that shitty I'm about to go tiny tyrant smirk on their face. I don't do it to people who would clearly rather not be doing it.
I have not been wearing a mask the entire time. Rarely does anyone say anything to me. I don't make any excuse. I just say "No, thank you" politely and keep walking.
My husband replies, "i am wearing a mask," then he smiles and blows past them while they stand dumbfounded scratching their heads, lol. We haven't used masks since labor day.
They don't accept anything like that at my local HEB. At Central Market though? They don't gaf. Why? Because CM is high-end, expensive, attracts rich people, but HEB is where the riffraff go. CM is owned by HEB. HEBs hire mask enforcers. CM doesn't.
I'm paraphrasing, but this is what I basically did around a month ago.
Grocery Clerk: Excuse me sir, we require everyone to wear masks...
Me: (arm fully extended, palm out Stop): "Social distancing! Step back, please! You are on the verge of putting yourself and your company in a legal VOLCANO! First, you put me at risk of becoming infected with coronavirus by failure to social distance! We're in the middle of a FRIGGIN PANDEMIC!!! Coronavirus ain't no joke. It came from bad dudes eating VAMPIRE BATS in China!! You don't want to get 20 years in prison for manslaughter! Secondly, you're on the brink of discrimination and a direct violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act by denying me service. I have a medical condition. I can't wear a mask. You basically just asked me to suffocate myself. Demanding that I put a mask on is the equivalent to putting your knee on my neck. Are you also going to pump me full of Fentanyl?! I can't breathe!!! I CAN'T BREATHE!!! 1776 WILL COMMENCE AGAIN!!!"
Lol I have trouble breathing from working on a chicken farm with poor air quality and living in moldy apartments. It's not a lie. But if pooping on people's posts is your kink you might want to try Reddit.
Run the scenario where you tell her the truth (if you can speak, you have enough air flow to wear a mask; dumb fucking fake argument), and for the sake of argument assume the same outcome. Now, analyze your projected state of mind.
IN FACT, GO BACK TOMORROW AND TELL HER THE TRUTH YOU SISSY.
Brave and stunning. You're like those black folks who got waterhosed and bit by dogs in the 1960s.
That video of the store owner standing up for himself and telling the police officer to arrest him was inspiring. This retarded self-congratulating shit is not.
And you're a Debbie-downer that feels the need to shit on people posting their experiences so that other people don't feel like they're alone and demoralized. Have a drink/wank/joint or whatever it is you need to do to chill.
That's exactly what I'm doing. Are we so fucking weak that we need to engage in lame bullshit and brag about it to not feel "alone and demoralized"? That store owner who risked his livelihood did it correctly. You're turning off regular people with this lame bullshit.
And how many regular people in that store tore off their masks and applauded your bravery? They probably thought the same thing as that blonde chick. Lame as fuck. The business owner actually had regular people applaud him when he actually put himself on the line.
It's like watching a 70 year old trying to use a computer. Less anger than frustration.
I had a similar situation recently myself. But in my case the supervisor said to me, "if you say medical, I'll leave you alone."
"Medical."
"Have a good evening sir."
That supervisor is a patriot with a family to feed.
Had the same thing at the specialty woodworking store. They’re response about curb side pickup means nothing if I want to pick the wood myself.
They had the nerve to suggest I would get them shut down for not wearing a mask. One guy, not wearing a mask will force the store to be closed. Really? Well, good. Now you might know how I feel having my business chopped down at the knees.
I do sympathize with the Business. Its hard enough. Having to fight with customers is hard especially when you agree with them But dealing with the headaches and fines put them in a hard spot.
It’s true. Businesses are being put on the spot to enforce an unconstitutional directive from asshole governors. They should post a sign, “we respect medical exemptions.” This cannot go on much longer with the smaller businesses because they will not survive. These governors are responsible for killing more people than they know, and it’s not from COVID.
Where is the NFIB (Nat'l Federation of Independent Business) in this whole thing? They are probably the biggest advocate for small business and they live on membership and donations. Just proves how phony these organizations are.
Lol right? The instacart shoppers, God bless 'em, don't know how to pick stuff out.
medical condition is kinda lame, but if it works it works
my go to is "the governor of CA (my state) parties it up w/ dozens of friends and lobbyists at the French Laundry, ordering $300 entrees with no masks and no social distancing. Why should I wear one?"
LMAO
Say its against your religion. I respect your religious beliefs but my religion forbids it.
My go to is the ol "I have antibodies bitch"
I've honestly reverted to the simplest form-
"Nah I'm good."
"Uh uh uh uh ok well next time"
I tried that, they chased me down.
No, they don't. Those are 2 completely different things. Vocal fry is the raspiness of a voice while speaking. Inflection is inflection.
Ummm, like, yaaaahhh,totally
Bitchin!
No, for real. Most Oregon girls speak in nothing but valley girl. California refugees and all that. I know what it is. Another name for it is "uptalk".
Vocal fry is hanging on to syllables too long
I'm an Oregon pede too
I only shop a couple of times a month, but what has worked for me so far is wearing a tiny paper paint mask. It's so small, it doesn't cover my nose, and I don't breathe through it. It's a show mask. Which is all they want.
I don't like confrontation, but if anyone bothers me, as a gimpy old lady I can shriek like a banshee, act crazy and/or cry on command. Or whack them with my cane.
Bless you. How awful is our governor? 😂
Commie Kate? fiercely awful
Had the same interaction at A Meijers in a different state. Corporate policy is for them to "inform you that you should wear a mask". They cannot mandate it, question your inability to wear one due to medical (etc.) nor can they tell you it's a law, which in most cases (don't know of one state that actually has a mask law) it isn't.
Haven't worn a mask in over 2 months into my local Raley's. Nothing ever said. Bonus: Get approving looks from other freedom lovers.
I accused a poll worker of harassment of a nonmasked person using my outside voice. I went on for a good while about how hard it was to not wear a mask during these horribly dangerous times only to be constantly harassed and called out by privileged people. By the time I was finished she was near hysterical with apologies. Sometimes you just have to speak in a language they understand. Righteous indignation using too many words that make no point what so ever. Calling them racist and going on a rant about oppression also works really well. Their own tools used against them, very effective.
Lol I am not there yet. I know that it works and it's why I don't use it.
I only use it when they have that shitty I'm about to go tiny tyrant smirk on their face. I don't do it to people who would clearly rather not be doing it.
I have a condition called "MasksDontDoShit-itus"
It may be not as extreme better in NC, but since day 1 when I go in a store and they say something, I say "medical exemption."
Which I know they know that really means "Fuck off"
I have not been wearing a mask the entire time. Rarely does anyone say anything to me. I don't make any excuse. I just say "No, thank you" politely and keep walking.
My husband replies, "i am wearing a mask," then he smiles and blows past them while they stand dumbfounded scratching their heads, lol. We haven't used masks since labor day.
They don't accept anything like that at my local HEB. At Central Market though? They don't gaf. Why? Because CM is high-end, expensive, attracts rich people, but HEB is where the riffraff go. CM is owned by HEB. HEBs hire mask enforcers. CM doesn't.
Such is the way of typical white millennial kids.
Bless you.
Feels good to do the right thing
That's kind of how I used to deal with it. Now I just say "no. Call the cops on me if you don't like it."
Did she stay socially distanced? 😤 So annoying when they approach someone about it..they are a bunch of hypocrites and micro managers
Very commendable Pede. Always do it with a smile.
I'm like you, shy and plus I don't like confrontations but I will go to a great degree to prevent myself from wearing one.
I got into a heated argument with Menards before deciding to just give them the bird and leave the store with my family.
Luckily, there are a lot of places who understand that I'm exempted from wearing the mask and allow me to go in without one.
I'm paraphrasing, but this is what I basically did around a month ago.
Grocery Clerk: Excuse me sir, we require everyone to wear masks...
Me: (arm fully extended, palm out Stop): "Social distancing! Step back, please! You are on the verge of putting yourself and your company in a legal VOLCANO! First, you put me at risk of becoming infected with coronavirus by failure to social distance! We're in the middle of a FRIGGIN PANDEMIC!!! Coronavirus ain't no joke. It came from bad dudes eating VAMPIRE BATS in China!! You don't want to get 20 years in prison for manslaughter! Secondly, you're on the brink of discrimination and a direct violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act by denying me service. I have a medical condition. I can't wear a mask. You basically just asked me to suffocate myself. Demanding that I put a mask on is the equivalent to putting your knee on my neck. Are you also going to pump me full of Fentanyl?! I can't breathe!!! I CAN'T BREATHE!!! 1776 WILL COMMENCE AGAIN!!!"
Clerk (eyes bulged):......!!!
Me: Oh, where do you keep the fresh apple cider?
Clerk: Uhh...uhh...p-Produce.
Fucking trooper
Lying isn't standing up for yourself. Be honest.
Lol I have trouble breathing from working on a chicken farm with poor air quality and living in moldy apartments. It's not a lie. But if pooping on people's posts is your kink you might want to try Reddit.
You know I'm right.
Run the scenario where you tell her the truth (if you can speak, you have enough air flow to wear a mask; dumb fucking fake argument), and for the sake of argument assume the same outcome. Now, analyze your projected state of mind.
IN FACT, GO BACK TOMORROW AND TELL HER THE TRUTH YOU SISSY.
Lol stay mad, ho.
Your father should have whipped you.
Put your mask on, Nancy.
Brave and stunning. You're like those black folks who got waterhosed and bit by dogs in the 1960s.
That video of the store owner standing up for himself and telling the police officer to arrest him was inspiring. This retarded self-congratulating shit is not.
And you're a Debbie-downer that feels the need to shit on people posting their experiences so that other people don't feel like they're alone and demoralized. Have a drink/wank/joint or whatever it is you need to do to chill.
That's exactly what I'm doing. Are we so fucking weak that we need to engage in lame bullshit and brag about it to not feel "alone and demoralized"? That store owner who risked his livelihood did it correctly. You're turning off regular people with this lame bullshit.
No, just you. Stay mad, weirdo.
And how many regular people in that store tore off their masks and applauded your bravery? They probably thought the same thing as that blonde chick. Lame as fuck. The business owner actually had regular people applaud him when he actually put himself on the line.
It's like watching a 70 year old trying to use a computer. Less anger than frustration.