How do you respond to people who tell you that you are being selfish if you don’t treat Covid like the zombie apocalypse where millions are dying each day?
I live in Texas and the governor recently lifted the mask mandate. Now a lot of businesses will still require them but so many people are freaking out and local news agencies are only talking to “experts” that think this is a horrible decision. I fear this may cost him the election because now the local and national media will go into hysterics over any cases let alone deaths.
And of course now there are people posting on Facebook that they choose to wear a mask. So virtuous and brave. To me it’s counterproductive to make a fuss at a store about it so I wear it where required but I’m very comfortable going without one.
bring the mask with you put it inside some sock/container where it stays clear. don't wear it.
if you have to buy stuff in a little store, (let's say 4x4 meters). is empty and the owner asks you to wear a mask, wear the mask.
if you have to buy stuff in a little store, is full of customers and most of them don't wear a mask, don't wear the mask
if you have to buy stuff in a little store, is full of customers and most of them do wear a mask, wear the mask. but put yourself where they can see you put the mask on just for them. if anyone comments, just reply that the law doesn't require it anymore. the mask is useless Is just to avoid you guys freaking out, because is annoying. and say no more.
if you have to buy stuff in a big store. don't wear the mask. if anyone asks anything. just reply the law doesn't require it anymore. if staff or anyone complains more just tell them that the faster you finish here the faster you leave (not a good reply if it will take you hours) if they insist reply that if is not required by law anymore if police are called they make me stay. if they insist even more you decide to wear the mask or not based on how much urgent is what you need there. if you have to wear it, say just to avoid you having problems with your boss if staff, just to avoid you having problems with your customers if the owner. but it cannot be forced forever.