Thai Rubi was still keeping booths not open to seating, so that there was social distance between customers. I support all wearing masks. I also support people being able to eat in restaurants. Some villagers are under 60 - their chance of becoming seriously ill is very, very low and their chance of death is less than one in 10,000, as I understand it. Driving in a car or catching a different disease also poses such risks - there is risk in life, we cannot live a life with zero risk.
So wear a mask to protect others and yourself. That is no great inconvenience, and may even save a life. If you choose to eat out, it is up to you after carefully considering your situation and the practices the restaurant is choosing.
I believe all restaurants should choose masks/face shields for servers - I believe some should restaurants should maintain 50 or 25 percent capacity if they can continue to stay in business with those numbers. I believe some should be able to fill their dining rooms, posting signs that they allow a full restaurant.
Our small businesses and restaurants are so important, and should not be forced out of business when it is possible for the vulnerable to avoid the venues. If your personal health risk is minimal - if you are not among those with conditions that put you at serious risk , then its great to support business. -
Of course, follow all CDC advise for those with your health conditions and in your age group, which includes much extra care with exposure if you are in a vulnerable group. But I am OK with those who have no serious risk going out to dine. (If they live with those who are vulnerable I hope they act appropriately, however, and I hope they wear masks when they cannot socially distance outside the home).
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