Grocery Behavior

[davem4616]

I've been doing the grocery shopping for 20 years...not a rookie at this....I get the etiquette and shop like a regular and conform to the new one way shopping traffic flows, I don't hoard...etc.

I've been going to the grocery store lately on the odd times to avoid the heavy traffic

this evening I'm waiting in produce to buy some zucchini watching this lady take her time as she handles every single damn zuke in the bin....after a while I finally said..."we're not suppose to be handling all of the veggies and fruit, you don't have gloves on, please take what you want and move one."....she turned to me and said "six feet please...and stop whining"....I replied "grow up and get with the new normal" ...

I wanted to say "hey, cupcake, give me any more of your friggin lip and I'll knock you into aisle 7 along with the guy you're with"...but I didn't (at best she was in her early 70's and certainly more than capable of knowing that in today's world you don't handle everything trying to figure out what you want to buy...come on, a zuke is a darn zuke)

what the heck is it with people that still think that it's okay handle every single piece of fruit or veggie or package of meat, and put it back and do the same thing with another until their inner voice tells them that this is the one... like they did in the pre-covid-19 days and for some reason they think that that's okay in today's world?

okay...take your best shots...and tell me how I infringed upon this sweet woman's shopping experience and how I aborted her freedom of choice...so that I can learn from this experience

[wisbad1]

I've been doing the grocery shopping for 20 years...not a rookie at this....I get the etiquette and shop like a regular and conform to the new one way shopping traffic flows, I don't hoard...etc.

I've been going to the grocery store lately on the odd times to avoid the heavy traffic

this evening I'm waiting in produce to buy some zucchini watching this lady take her time as she handles every single damn zuke in the bin....after a while I finally said..."we're not suppose to be handling all of the veggies and fruit, you don't have gloves on, please take what you want and move one."....she turned to me and said "six feet please...and stop whining"....I replied "grow up and get with the new normal" ...

I wanted to say "hey, cupcake, give me any more of your friggin lip and I'll knock you into aisle 7 along with the guy you're with"...but I didn't (at best she was in her early 70's and certainly more than capable of knowing that in today's world you don't handle everything trying to figure out what you want to buy...come on, a zuke is a darn zuke)

what the heck is it with people that still think that it's okay handle every single piece of fruit or veggie or package of meat, and put it back and do the same thing with another until their inner voice tells them that this is the one... like they did in the pre-covid-19 days and for some reason they think that that's okay in today's world?

okay...take your best shots...and tell me how I infringed upon this sweet woman's shopping experience and how I aborted her freedom of choice
You are right’

[paulat585]

I've been doing the grocery shopping for 20 years...not a rookie at this....I get the etiquette and shop like a regular and conform to the new one way shopping traffic flows, I don't hoard...etc.

I've been going to the grocery store lately on the odd times to avoid the heavy traffic

this evening I'm waiting in produce to buy some zucchini watching this lady take her time as she handles every single damn zuke in the bin....after a while I finally said..."we're not suppose to be handling all of the veggies and fruit, you don't have gloves on, please take what you want and move one."....she turned to me and said "six feet please...and stop whining"....I replied "grow up and get with the new normal" ...

I wanted to say "hey, cupcake, give me any more of your friggin lip and I'll knock you into aisle 7 along with the guy you're with"...but I didn't (at best she was in her early 70's and certainly more than capable of knowing that in today's world you don't handle everything trying to figure out what you want to buy...come on, a zuke is a darn zuke)

what the heck is it with people that still think that it's okay handle every single piece of fruit or veggie or package of meat, and put it back and do the same thing with another until their inner voice tells them that this is the one... like they did in the pre-covid-19 days and for some reason they think that that's okay in today's world?

okay...take your best shots...and tell me how I infringed upon this sweet woman's shopping experience and how I aborted her freedom of choice...so that I can learn from this experience
Even before COVID-19, I always assumed people were doing horrible things to each fruit and vegetable & even the meats, so washed them when I got home. I lived in California for 22 years & out there washed them all with a little soapy water (and rinse) to get some of the pesticide off. If it makes you any more comfortable, you could do this. It only takes a couple minutes.

[photo1902]

Even before COVID-19, I always assumed people were doing horrible things to each fruit and vegetable & even the meats, so washed them when I got home. I lived in California for 22 years & out there washed them all with a little soapy water (and rinse) to get some of the pesticide off. If it makes you any more comfortable, you could do this. It only takes a couple minutes.

Exactly. Not to mention how do you know someone before you hasn’t handled any item/food product you touch while shopping?

[anothersteve]

Silly supermarket behavior.
Steve

[Doro22]

I wash my fruits & veggies in a vinegar/water mix. & rinse well.

[graciegirl]

I've been doing the grocery shopping for 20 years...not a rookie at this....I get the etiquette and shop like a regular and conform to the new one way shopping traffic flows, I don't hoard...etc.

I've been going to the grocery store lately on the odd times to avoid the heavy traffic

this evening I'm waiting in produce to buy some zucchini watching this lady take her time as she handles every single damn zuke in the bin....after a while I finally said..."we're not suppose to be handling all of the veggies and fruit, you don't have gloves on, please take what you want and move one."....she turned to me and said "six feet please...and stop whining"....I replied "grow up and get with the new normal" ...

I wanted to say "hey, cupcake, give me any more of your friggin lip and I'll knock you into aisle 7 along with the guy you're with"...but I didn't (at best she was in her early 70's and certainly more than capable of knowing that in today's world you don't handle everything trying to figure out what you want to buy...come on, a zuke is a darn zuke)

what the heck is it with people that still think that it's okay handle every single piece of fruit or veggie or package of meat, and put it back and do the same thing with another until their inner voice tells them that this is the one... like they did in the pre-covid-19 days and for some reason they think that that's okay in today's world?

okay...take your best shots...and tell me how I infringed upon this sweet woman's shopping experience and how I aborted her freedom of choice...so that I can learn from this experience

I am still not buying any fruits and vegetables that have to be served raw...except for head lettuce, that I can remove the outside layers first and discard them.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

I would've just asked her to pick faster. I don't care if she needs to touch every single one. I can wash, or not wash, a zucchini as needed. But I shouldn't have to stand there waiting for her to decide. If you can't select a zucchini among 50 of them within 30 seconds, then step back so someone else CAN - then you can return to your inspections.

I am a VERY impatient grocery shopper. I want everyone out of my way so I can barrel through. The only times I make a fuss, honestly, is when it comes to citrus fruits. I absolutely check around 5-10 of the nicest "looking" ones to see which of them is the heaviest. I learned years ago that if you pick the heaviest of 5 fruits of the same size, then you will have picked the juiciest.

[gadaboutgal]

And just how close to the lady were you. Six feet?
Also, why couldn't you just continue on your list and come back when the lady was finished. Because you wanted to do what you wanted to do when you wanted to do it. No sympathy for you.
I think you were out of line. JMO

[big guy]

I've been doing the grocery shopping for 20 years...not a rookie at this....I get the etiquette and shop like a regular and conform to the new one way shopping traffic flows, I don't hoard...etc.

I've been going to the grocery store lately on the odd times to avoid the heavy traffic

this evening I'm waiting in produce to buy some zucchini watching this lady take her time as she handles every single damn zuke in the bin....after a while I finally said..."we're not suppose to be handling all of the veggies and fruit, you don't have gloves on, please take what you want and move one."....she turned to me and said "six feet please...and stop whining"....I replied "grow up and get with the new normal" ...

I wanted to say "hey, cupcake, give me any more of your friggin lip and I'll knock you into aisle 7 along with the guy you're with"...but I didn't (at best she was in her early 70's and certainly more than capable of knowing that in today's world you don't handle everything trying to figure out what you want to buy...come on, a zuke is a darn zuke)

what the heck is it with people that still think that it's okay handle every single piece of fruit or veggie or package of meat, and put it back and do the same thing with another until their inner voice tells them that this is the one... like they did in the pre-covid-19 days and for some reason they think that that's okay in today's world?

okay...take your best shots...and tell me how I infringed upon this sweet woman's shopping experience and how I aborted her freedom of choice...so that I can learn from this experience

I would have said the same thing.

[woderfulwendy1]

I suggest you buy only items in plastic bags. I bet she gets the vegetables she wants and she pays for.

[swooner]

I've been doing the grocery shopping for 20 years...not a rookie at this....I get the etiquette and shop like a regular and conform to the new one way shopping traffic flows, I don't hoard...etc.

I've been going to the grocery store lately on the odd times to avoid the heavy traffic

this evening I'm waiting in produce to buy some zucchini watching this lady take her time as she handles every single damn zuke in the bin....after a while I finally said..."we're not suppose to be handling all of the veggies and fruit, you don't have gloves on, please take what you want and move one."....she turned to me and said "six feet please...and stop whining"....I replied "grow up and get with the new normal" ...

I wanted to say "hey, cupcake, give me any more of your friggin lip and I'll knock you into aisle 7 along with the guy you're with"...but I didn't (at best she was in her early 70's and certainly more than capable of knowing that in today's world you don't handle everything trying to figure out what you want to buy...come on, a zuke is a darn zuke)

what the heck is it with people that still think that it's okay handle every single piece of fruit or veggie or package of meat, and put it back and do the same thing with another until their inner voice tells them that this is the one... like they did in the pre-covid-19 days and for some reason they think that that's okay in today's world?

okay...take your best shots...and tell me how I infringed upon this sweet woman's shopping experience and how I aborted her freedom of choice...so that I can learn from this experience
They are called, I can do whatever I want Villages Idiots!

[Leadbone1]

I've been doing the grocery shopping for 20 years...not a rookie at this....I get the etiquette and shop like a regular and conform to the new one way shopping traffic flows, I don't hoard...etc.

I've been going to the grocery store lately on the odd times to avoid the heavy traffic

this evening I'm waiting in produce to buy some zucchini watching this lady take her time as she handles every single damn zuke in the bin....after a while I finally said..."we're not suppose to be handling all of the veggies and fruit, you don't have gloves on, please take what you want and move one."....she turned to me and said "six feet please...and stop whining"....I replied "grow up and get with the new normal" ...

I wanted to say "hey, cupcake, give me any more of your friggin lip and I'll knock you into aisle 7 along with the guy you're with"...but I didn't (at best she was in her early 70's and certainly more than capable of knowing that in today's world you don't handle everything trying to figure out what you want to buy...come on, a zuke is a darn zuke)

what the heck is it with people that still think that it's okay handle every single piece of fruit or veggie or package of meat, and put it back and do the same thing with another until their inner voice tells them that this is the one... like they did in the pre-covid-19 days and for some reason they think that that's okay in today's world?

okay...take your best shots...and tell me how I infringed upon this sweet woman's shopping experience and how I aborted her freedom of choice...so that I can learn from this experience

You have drank the Kool-Aid. There is no new normal. For many of us we’re going to get back to the old normal and that includes handling zucchini. Even if that woman didn’t touch the zucchini there were probably 100 other people in the store that did through the day. The truth is you can’t hide from this virus. The more tests they do the more people they’re finding out had it which is actually a good thing. Mortality rate keeps dropping. I’m guessing you’re wearing a mask also which is pretty much useless except for it’s psychological value. Maybe you should have somebody else do your shopping for you. If you had said that to me you would’ve gotten a much more harsh answer than that Lady gave you. You’re not in charge!

[Tsego58]

Very pushy on your part. It was her turn to be there. Maybe you should control your behavior. To think of how you sound, get your stuff, get out of my way, I am more important than you. You need help.

[iht2209]

I agree .... today I witnessed a guy pick up several packages of meat. He simply pick them up looked at them than put them down. I stood there watching him for 10 minutes handle every piece of meat. He finally looked at me and asked.... Im I in your way? I replied.... no I just can’t believe how stupid you are ..... you cannot figure out what’s in all those package your picking up. How dam selfish are you that you maybe contaminated everything you have touched and you don’t care. Pick a dam piece of meat out and move on....

[MIskra]

From the farm to the grocery store, I think many people handled the zucchini. I would have continued on with my shopping and come back when she was done and then washed the zucchini along with everything else that I brought home. No need to say rude things to other shoppers, even if she was slower than you preferred. Patience is a virtue.

[600th Photo Sq]

I've been doing the grocery shopping for 20 years...not a rookie at this....I get the etiquette and shop like a regular and conform to the new one way shopping traffic flows, I don't hoard...etc.

I've been going to the grocery store lately on the odd times to avoid the heavy traffic

this evening I'm waiting in produce to buy some zucchini watching this lady take her time as she handles every single damn zuke in the bin....after a while I finally said..."we're not suppose to be handling all of the veggies and fruit, you don't have gloves on, please take what you want and move one."....she turned to me and said "six feet please...and stop whining"....I replied "grow up and get with the new normal" ...

I wanted to say "hey, cupcake, give me any more of your friggin lip and I'll knock you into aisle 7 along with the guy you're with"...but I didn't (at best she was in her early 70's and certainly more than capable of knowing that in today's world you don't handle everything trying to figure out what you want to buy...come on, a zuke is a darn zuke)

what the heck is it with people that still think that it's okay handle every single piece of fruit or veggie or package of meat, and put it back and do the same thing with another until their inner voice tells them that this is the one... like they did in the pre-covid-19 days and for some reason they think that that's okay in today's world?

okay...take your best shots...and tell me how I infringed upon this sweet woman's shopping experience and how I aborted her freedom of choice...so that I can learn from this experience

Me I would have got a bag of Turnips and moved on. I love Turnips " Roasted " w/ Carrot's. :ohdear:

[oneclickplus]

she turned to me and said "six feet please...and stop whining"....I replied "grow up and get with the new normal" ...



After her first reply, I would have "violated" the 6 ft nonsense and just moved in to get what I wanted. If she wants to maintain 6 ft of distance, she can move away.

And I wash ALL my fruits and vegetables with soap / water and a dish brush ... just like washing hands. The soap will break down the outer fatty layer of any virus that may be present and render it harmless.

[Eg_cruz]

And just how close to the lady were you. Six feet?
Also, why couldn't you just continue on your list and come back when the lady was finished. Because you wanted to do what you wanted to do when you wanted to do it. No sympathy for you.
I think you were out of line. JMO
Agree 100%.......very impatient person

[Eg_cruz]

I've been doing the grocery shopping for 20 years...not a rookie at this....I get the etiquette and shop like a regular and conform to the new one way shopping traffic flows, I don't hoard...etc.

I've been going to the grocery store lately on the odd times to avoid the heavy traffic

this evening I'm waiting in produce to buy some zucchini watching this lady take her time as she handles every single damn zuke in the bin....after a while I finally said..."we're not suppose to be handling all of the veggies and fruit, you don't have gloves on, please take what you want and move one."....she turned to me and said "six feet please...and stop whining"....I replied "grow up and get with the new normal" ...

I wanted to say "hey, cupcake, give me any more of your friggin lip and I'll knock you into aisle 7 along with the guy you're with"...but I didn't (at best she was in her early 70's and certainly more than capable of knowing that in today's world you don't handle everything trying to figure out what you want to buy...come on, a zuke is a darn zuke)

what the heck is it with people that still think that it's okay handle every single piece of fruit or veggie or package of meat, and put it back and do the same thing with another until their inner voice tells them that this is the one... like they did in the pre-covid-19 days and for some reason they think that that's okay in today's world?

okay...take your best shots...and tell me how I infringed upon this sweet woman's shopping experience and how I aborted her freedom of choice...so that I can learn from this experience
I wish we could come up with a joint consensus on the gloves no gloves. I stopped wearing because of the cross contamination. Wear gloves, Not wear gloves....either way you were not right. She can take her time shopping it is her right to as fast or as slow as she wants. She can look at very piece of veggie or fruit she wants just like we have been doing for years. Since has anybody ever just grab without looking, touching and even smelling first. As others have stated wash all fruits and veggies first. The Golden Rule applies here.....Do onto others as you want them to do onto you.
I hope you have a nice Mother’s Day

[Marklcoger]

Sounds like common sense not to touch everything especially in these times, except for the gloves. Once you touch your nose or mouth with your gloves on (and inevitably you will) they too will be contaminated. Best to wash you fruits and veggies when you get home.

[Leadbone1]

I agree .... today I witnessed a guy pick up several packages of meat. He simply pick them up looked at them than put them down. I stood there watching him for 10 minutes handle every piece of meat. He finally looked at me and asked.... Im I in your way? I replied.... no I just can’t believe how stupid you are ..... you cannot figure out what’s in all those package your picking up. How dam selfish are you that you maybe contaminated everything you have touched and you don’t care. Pick a dam piece of meat out and move on....

Sounds like you’re the problem. That’s the way people shop. That’s the way they have always shopped and are going to continue to shop. If you can’t deal with it then stay home. Tired of paranoid people.

[gpkk_2000]

I had been very lax about fruit & veggies cleaning before this pandemic. I have changed my habits as we need these for our health. Never paid attention to the recommendations before this, now we are washing them BIG TIME.

[Juliebythesea]

I saw a guy with no gloves on, touch every damn bag of roast chicken at Publix

[traveler9]

Totally agree with you. My hubby and I were in Fresh Market waiting on the meat line when we saw a woman do the same thing and she did it for everything!

[jeffy]

Such hateful comments on BOTH sides. I hope it is due to the stress of the virus has put on us all. We have left TV after 15 years to much more pleasant grounds and are much happier being around compassionate friendly people. We have found that people react to others as others react to them. When you are consistently around nice people, you become much nicer yourself.

[Ele201]

I agree with what you did! That shopper had no right to handle every zucchini like that in the midst of a contagious virus outbreak. It’s bad enough doing it in “normal” times.

[Lsepanske@aol.com]

Your response to this women was not out of line. Her food handling manners needs improving.
Thank you for addressing her behavior in public grocery shopping.

[starman215]

You just can't fix stuipid!!!

[dlspiess]

I'm sorry but I am one that likes to check things before I buy but I do try to be courteous. It isn't my prerogative to check every item in the category I am looking at but enough is enough. If I am looking at something and I see someone else is waiting I and I want to be very picky I will say sorry and let that person in. They shouldn't have to be put out cause I am a fussy budget. To go on to something else and come back, no thank you. That's how I forget to get the item not to mention there may be someone else there by then. During these times if I am gonna be very fussy about my fruits and vegetables I will use a plastic egg bag to check the item. I know it isn't as sanitary and does move the virus from one item to another but at least it didn't start with me. If both of the ladies had masks on and the one was taking all the time in the world, I would have moved in and done my things. I believe in part that's masks are to be worn when six feet cannot be observed. I will respect other people's concerns but there comes a time when enough is enough and others too should have respect. It takes longer to do the things we want to because of social distancing and yes many of us have that time but why should we have to waste because of someone like that. Get your stuff and move on. You want to take forever, fine but I'm not waiting forever. I will move in and do my thing. Slapping a person into isle seven, I like that.

[soniak4@gmail.com]

Generally speaking, I find about a third of folks shopping in a grocery store to be unaware of others around them. They seem to think they are the only ones in the store and the only ones that count. And, that’s not just in The Villages. I try hard to be patient, really hard and at times, I loose it and have to say something. In our current situation, I will always speak up if I hear some idiot giving a cashier or other grocery store employee a hard time. I won’t tolerate that because whatever is going on, the cashier is not responsible for the rules imposed on us because of the virus. So, please be kind to grocery store workers and thank them for choosing to continue to work and being there for us to shop for our needs.

[caseycasebeer]

Solution: Run all your fruits, vegetables, and packaged meat through a cycle in your dishwasher! They’ll be Clean, clean, clean, partially cooked(steamed) and ready for the table!
Oh, I love TOTV ... Covid entertainment for sure.
Obviously I need Help!!!!!

[kkeennyy]

GOOD for YOU !!!!

[Singerlady]

Very pushy on your part. It was her turn to be there. Maybe you should control your behavior. To think of how you sound, get your stuff, get out of my way, I am more important than you. You need help.

No. She needS to get with the program and be more considerate. She needs to learn the ‘ new normal’. It’ll take awhile I’m afraid. Until then we have to continue to teach them. Way to go OP!

[Jacob85]

You are absolutely right! These people here just don’t get it! I was in situations where a guy stood close and talked loudly, one with no mask and I could visualize his droplets spewing all over to remain in the air for three hours. Please people wear a mask and be aware just because you can’t see something doesn’t mean it’s not there. Now I am counting the days!

[From The Pokes]

I think in about ten years, this story will be funny.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

It's the way that some people shop. They not only touch fruit and vegetables, they touch everything.

Not everyone is going to adhere to the protocols set in place for the pandemic. I think that we're all going to have to live with those that don't and take responsibility for our selves.

When I get home from the supermarket, I wipe down all of the packaging with alcohol.

[moe1212]

yes yes yes / not to mention the gloves thing is absolutely a farce unless you are changing them everytime you touch a different item which is obviously impossible.

[Madelaine Amee]

yes yes yes / not to mention the gloves thing is absolutely a farce unless you are changing them everytime you touch a different item which is obviously impossible.

The "gloves thing" as you so elegantly put it, is to protect ME, not you. My hands are encased in gloves, when I leave the store I roll them off inside out and discard them, my hands are germ free.

[karostay]

I am still not buying any fruits and vegetables that have to be served raw...except for head lettuce, that I can remove the outside layers first and discard them.

I am glad you didn't say "Hey cupcake, give me anymore of your friggin' lip and I'll knock you into aisle 7 with the guy you're with".

I haven't ever heard anyone in my whole life threaten to hit a woman.

Shocked
That you never heard of Ralph Kramden

Bang Zoom - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fw0zQzcRU2g)

:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[smilesniki]

I've been doing the grocery shopping for 20 years...not a rookie at this....I get the etiquette and shop like a regular and conform to the new one way shopping traffic flows, I don't hoard...etc.

I've been going to the grocery store lately on the odd times to avoid the heavy traffic

this evening I'm waiting in produce to buy some zucchini watching this lady take her time as she handles every single damn zuke in the bin....after a while I finally said..."we're not suppose to be handling all of the veggies and fruit, you don't have gloves on, please take what you want and move one."....she turned to me and said "six feet please...and stop whining"....I replied "grow up and get with the new normal" ...

I wanted to say "hey, cupcake, give me any more of your friggin lip and I'll knock you into aisle 7 along with the guy you're with"...but I didn't (at best she was in her early 70's and certainly more than capable of knowing that in today's world you don't handle everything trying to figure out what you want to buy...come on, a zuke is a darn zuke)

what the heck is it with people that still think that it's okay handle every single piece of fruit or veggie or package of meat, and put it back and do the same thing with another until their inner voice tells them that this is the one... like they did in the pre-covid-19 days and for some reason they think that that's okay in today's world?

okay...take your best shots...and tell me how I infringed upon this sweet woman's shopping experience and how I aborted her freedom of choice...so that I can learn from this experience

We added Publix and Wal-Mart apps to our phones. I shop online and get my food dropped off outside my door. After they drop off my food I wash everything outside before bringing it into my home. I fill a bucket with water and product while wearing gloves and mask. Then I wipe everything dry.
Then I'm not near others, not standing in lines, not waiting for a turn. Not paying by credit card/ debit and putting in my code after every other person who was before me touched the key pads. Touch the key pad after an infected person without gloves is a risk.
Shop online, wait for the delivery driver to leave, wait 15 minutes or so before going out to wash your groceries. I also dip all the bottles and sealed packages right into the bucket.
This way I have no-one to feel upset with or worry they have the virus.
When I'm done with cleaning my food I take a shower, change my clothes and put the clothes I had on right in my washing machine.
We can find ways to avoid contact with others.
There are times they are out of what you want, you can ask it be exchanged for another brand or ask they make no exchanges.

[Bill1701]

I would have cut in front of her, grabbed what I wanted, and moved on.

[Vi & Bob]

Since the virus I find that people are very pushy and verbally rude. It’s to the point where I dread going into PUBLIX because of it. I’ve been food shopping for over 63 years and never felt this way. I also get irritated with slow people but never express it to them. I also wash all fruits and veggies with vinegar/water.

[Lindsyburnsy]

Just wash the fresh fruit and veggies. Dry them and store in plastic baggies with a piece of paper towel in the bag. They will last a long time. We take our grocery bags of fruit and put them directly into the sink when we get home. I also rinse the "triple washed" greens before use. It's not that difficult. I wouldn't want to go without grapes, bananas, oranges and berries if I don't have to. Also, it is advised to get in and out of a store asap. Touching every zucchini is ridiculous.

[golfing eagles]

And now for the good news:

"Given the recent plant closures across the U.S. and some in Oregon, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) want to assure Oregonians there is no evidence that human or animal food — or food packaging — is associated with the transmission of COVID-19. Food products do not need to be withdrawn or recalled from the market if someone on the farm or in the processing plant tests positive."

[Sunflower1]

I would have reached in beside her, grabbed one and moved on. Washed it when I got home. I get it about waiting while she was handling but don’t get wanting to threaten her.

[Joe C.]

IMHO, picking out fresh veggies involves touching them. No big deal. Some people are very picky and take their sweetass time and it irritates me. But that's how things are. But there is NO "NEW NORMAL". It's just the "NEW ABNORMAL" and it is practiced by the lemmings.
Just be thankful that you're not in a prison or nursing home.

[graciegirl]

Shocked
That you never heard of Ralph Kramden

Bang Zoom - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fw0zQzcRU2g)

:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

I didn't understand it was in reference to Ralph Kramden. I thought he only knocked people to the moon. I am greatly relieved to tell you the truth.I thought the OP was a bully and up until now I had not read this poster as a bad guy. Well, that explains that. whew.

[Halibut]

I wish we could come up with a joint consensus on the gloves no gloves. I stopped wearing because of the cross contamination.

Every option turns into such a rabbit hole! I wear gloves solely as a layer of protection for myself as I select and touch items. I dispose of them in the trash cans by the doors as soon as I leave the store, then sanitize my hands before touching my car to drive home.

This is more manageable for us because we've switched primarily to grocery delivery and I only go to Publix maybe once a month for a few items.

[graciegirl]

I've been doing the grocery shopping for 20 years...not a rookie at this....I get the etiquette and shop like a regular and conform to the new one way shopping traffic flows, I don't hoard...etc.

I've been going to the grocery store lately on the odd times to avoid the heavy traffic

this evening I'm waiting in produce to buy some zucchini watching this lady take her time as she handles every single damn zuke in the bin....after a while I finally said..."we're not suppose to be handling all of the veggies and fruit, you don't have gloves on, please take what you want and move one."....she turned to me and said "six feet please...and stop whining"....I replied "grow up and get with the new normal" ...

I wanted to say "hey, cupcake, give me any more of your friggin lip and I'll knock you into aisle 7 along with the guy you're with"...but I didn't (at best she was in her early 70's and certainly more than capable of knowing that in today's world you don't handle everything trying to figure out what you want to buy...come on, a zuke is a darn zuke)

what the heck is it with people that still think that it's okay handle every single piece of fruit or veggie or package of meat, and put it back and do the same thing with another until their inner voice tells them that this is the one... like they did in the pre-covid-19 days and for some reason they think that that's okay in today's world?

okay...take your best shots...and tell me how I infringed upon this sweet woman's shopping experience and how I aborted her freedom of choice...so that I can learn from this experience

I am so sorry I didn't "get" your humor. YOU are a good person who was misunderstood by me. I don't know how I feel about seeing people touching the zucchini. I know that someone had to touch the zucchini at some point in order for them to get all pretty on the display. I know they didn't teleport. I can't believe I am having this conversation because I have never been a germaphobe. You would not have ever seen me wiping down a shopping cart prior to this mess. But now I worry that someone will handle the strawberries and I will eat them and feed them to Helene and Henry and they might die. It is indeed a sad state of affairs we are all in. Again Dave. I just didn't get your humor. I am sorry I misjudged you.

[onejld]

same at wallmart lady peeling the husk off the corn and putting them back

[carchulita]

Just more whining and complaining.There certainly are more important things then how a women picks her zucchini’s. None of you have any right to tell anyone what to do.

[merrymini]

Some people are just morons but may be attracting more attention these days. Incurable.

[mydavid]

I've been doing the grocery shopping for 20 years...not a rookie at this....I get the etiquette and shop like a regular and conform to the new one way shopping traffic flows, I don't hoard...etc.

I've been going to the grocery store lately on the odd times to avoid the heavy traffic

this evening I'm waiting in produce to buy some zucchini watching this lady take her time as she handles every single damn zuke in the bin....after a while I finally said..."we're not suppose to be handling all of the veggies and fruit, you don't have gloves on, please take what you want and move one."....she turned to me and said "six feet please...and stop whining"....I replied "grow up and get with the new normal" ...

I wanted to say "hey, cupcake, give me any more of your friggin lip and I'll knock you into aisle 7 along with the guy you're with"...but I didn't (at best she was in her early 70's and certainly more than capable of knowing that in today's world you don't handle everything trying to figure out what you want to buy...come on, a zuke is a darn zuke)

what the heck is it with people that still think that it's okay handle every single piece of fruit or veggie or package of meat, and put it back and do the same thing with another until their inner voice tells them that this is the one... like they did in the pre-covid-19 days and for some reason they think that that's okay in today's world?

okay...take your best shots...and tell me how I infringed upon this sweet woman's shopping experience and how I aborted her freedom of choice...so that I can learn from this experience
Between politics and virus, the friendliest home town model has taken a back seat

[donbettyr]

Just came back from Publix. The people not wearing masks were the same ones going the wrong way down the aisles!!

[DecaturFargo]

You did exactly the right thing. She's probably one of the many TV people who have pretty much ignored the mandates that were put into place by the Governor.

[IvorT]

Since this started, I have figured that the chance of my catching the virus from exposure to people, in the supermarket, is slight. The real risk is in picking up something that they touched, coughed on, sneezed on, etc. I always try to pick something from the back of the display.
Also, I always wash my hands after removing the newspaper from the plastic bag. I figure the paper was only handled by a machine, but the bag was touched by several humans.

[karostay]

Next time your at Aldi's check out the discarded gloves in the bushes slobs

[johnadamsUSMC]

They are called, I can do whatever I want Villages Idiots!
LOVE THAT COMMENT BUT WAS AFRAID TO SAY IT
In my opinion, we do have a lot of people that use old age as an excuse to be rude.
1. No, you cannot sit at a traffic light for 15 seconds after it changes to green
2. No, you can't be rude to others
3. No, you can't have the salad for free when it says $3.95 extra with a meal
4. No, you can't have your other diners get a salad for you. You didn't pay for it
5. No, you can't stay in the "passing" lane and drive 30 MPH
6. No, rolling stops (or no stop) are not allowed at stop signs
7. No, you can't drink excessively and drive. (we've been hit three times already)
8. No, you can't tell a police officer you've been driving before he was even born after you get stopped for speeding
9. No, you can't order more dinner rolls and stuff them all in your pocket or purse
10. No, you can't buy folding tables and chairs, use them for your party, then return them


As you can see, I love talking to others and sharing what goes on in the Villages
Do we have a lot of great people, WE SURE DO.

[ficoguy]

A compelling case for "stand your ground....beef"

[Pamelah]

One reply was right on. You have no idea how many others handled the zucchini, or squeezed a tomato or lemon, or put back a pepper due to a flaw, or Checked a melon, compared weights of oranges/ grapefruits or dumped half the grapes out of those ridiculously huge prebagged grapes.
You were way out of line. A simple, “ excuse me, I’d just like to grab a zucchini.” Would have been sufficient, then go home and wash it.
I hope it was just a bad day for you otherwise see about anti depressants which really curb anger/frustration issues. Seriously, it sounds like road rage only driving a grocery cart instead of a car..

[ficoguy]

When I worked at Food Fair, and then Pantry Pride, we always rotated the freshest produce to the back and bottom of the display. People were too lazy to reach and grabbed the first thing in front of them.

[RedChariot]

I've been doing the grocery shopping for 20 years...not a rookie at this....I get the etiquette and shop like a regular and conform to the new one way shopping traffic flows, I don't hoard...etc.

I've been going to the grocery store lately on the odd times to avoid the heavy traffic

this evening I'm waiting in produce to buy some zucchini watching this lady take her time as she handles every single damn zuke in the bin....after a while I finally said..."we're not suppose to be handling all of the veggies and fruit, you don't have gloves on, please take what you want and move one."....she turned to me and said "six feet please...and stop whining"....I replied "grow up and get with the new normal" ...

I wanted to say "hey, cupcake, give me any more of your friggin lip and I'll knock you into aisle 7 along with the guy you're with"...but I didn't (at best she was in her early 70's and certainly more than capable of knowing that in today's world you don't handle everything trying to figure out what you want to buy...come on, a zuke is a darn zuke)

what the heck is it with people that still think that it's okay handle every single piece of fruit or veggie or package of meat, and put it back and do the same thing with another until their inner voice tells them that this is the one... like they did in the pre-covid-19 days and for some reason they think that that's okay in today's world?

okay...take your best shots...and tell me how I infringed upon this sweet woman's shopping experience and how I aborted her freedom of choice...so that I can learn from this experience

I want to slap her silly! She's the type that does not give a rip what anyone thinks. I hope she reads your post- and mine.

[Lindamct]

I think everyone is on edge thanks to the confusion the Media...in my opinion has caused. Try to be kind. Read up on the real health benefit of wearing gloves. The grocery store etiquette I don't understand is should the "pets" riding around in carts wear masks and paw coverings? Hum
It's ALL crazy live on and try to smile at someone today🌞🇺🇲🇺🇲

[Shawn70]

You touch it, you buy it.

[photo1902]

You touch it, you buy it.

So you don’t test drive cars?

[ficoguy]

There is no, and was there never, any grocery store etiquette...can't tell the number of times someone's butt thumped me with a cart, stepped on a foot, reached over, stepped in front of me, stood in line with items on the 10 item express lane, can't figure out how to operate a scanner with an overflowing cart....yada yada yada.....

[karostay]

So you don’t test drive cars?
Humans don't eat cars..I hope

[photo1902]

Humans don't eat cars..I hope

I must’ve missed something. Is COVID 19 spread by eating food now?

[karostay]

So you don’t test drive cars?

One reply was right on. You have no idea how many others handled the zucchini, or squeezed a tomato or lemon, or put back a pepper due to a flaw, or Checked a melon, compared weights of oranges/ grapefruits or dumped half the grapes out of those ridiculously huge prebagged grapes.
You were way out of line. A simple, “ excuse me, I’d just like to grab a zucchini.” Would have been sufficient, then go home and wash it.
I hope it was just a bad day for you otherwise see about anti depressants which really curb anger/frustration issues. Seriously, it sounds like road rage only driving a grocery cart instead of a car..

I wonder if the produce section spray mist for freshness now has an added disinfectant ?.. Just a thought

[GoodLife]

Humans don't eat cars..I hope

Eating the virus won't infect you. Your stomach enzymes kill it.

You are more likely to get salmonella from a head of lettuce.

[PugMom]

And just how close to the lady were you. Six feet?
Also, why couldn't you just continue on your list and come back when the lady was finished. Because you wanted to do what you wanted to do when you wanted to do it. No sympathy for you.
I think you were out of line. JMO

no need to be so mean; i can understand his point. yes, i'm glad he didnt say to knock her one, lol, but you must admit that shopping is an act of patience these days. some have NO consideration of others @ all, regardless of the circumstances, & i TRY to be the nicer person. i try, lol:pray:

[Rosebud1949]

Not Villages Idiots, these are the folk with attitude and entitlement.. they are everywhere.. For those of us who obey the rules its tough...........

[Michael Charles]

The "gloves thing" as you so elegantly put it, is to protect ME, not you. My hands are encased in gloves, when I leave the store I roll them off inside out and discard them, my hands are germ free.

I agree. I put my groceries in coolers and big totes in my car then I remove the gloves like you, then I go back inside and wash my hands just in case. Once at home I wipe everything down and/or wash them Those extra steps make me feel good and also pretty much ensure that I don't pass anything along to my wife who's health situation is in a very compromised condition.

[Astron]

You have drank the Kool-Aid. There is no new normal. For many of us we’re going to get back to the old normal and that includes handling zucchini. Even if that woman didn’t touch the zucchini there were probably 100 other people in the store that did through the day. The truth is you can’t hide from this virus. The more tests they do the more people they’re finding out had it which is actually a good thing. Mortality rate keeps dropping. I’m guessing you’re wearing a mask also which is pretty much useless except for it’s psychological value. Maybe you should have somebody else do your shopping for you. If you had said that to me you would’ve gotten a much more harsh answer than that Lady gave you. You’re not in charge!
If you think the old normal is ever coming back, I fear you are in for disappointment. If this pandemic has done nothing else it has deepened the schism between the self centered and the community centered. Consideration and accommodation is the path I am on. You must choose your own path.

[Greyson]

My wife has expressed the same complaints several times.

[DeafDeaf]

I do observe their poor habits of touching all veggies, fruits, and canned foods, too. What I did is when I got home, I dipped each item in the pail of water with bleach inside the garage, and then bring cleaned items inside the house. Better be safe than nothing!

:bigbow:

[Number 10 GI]

I've been doing the shopping for a bit now due to my wife's health. I would rather let Mike Tyson chew on my ear for an hour than grocery shop.

[mariamdg@hotmail.com]

I've been doing the grocery shopping for 20 years...not a rookie at this....I get the etiquette and shop like a regular and conform to the new one way shopping traffic flows, I don't hoard...etc.

I've been going to the grocery store lately on the odd times to avoid the heavy traffic

this evening I'm waiting in produce to buy some zucchini watching this lady take her time as she handles every single damn zuke in the bin....after a while I finally said..."we're not suppose to be handling all of the veggies and fruit, you don't have gloves on, please take what you want and move one."....she turned to me and said "six feet please...and stop whining"....I replied "grow up and get with the new normal" ...

I wanted to say "hey, cupcake, give me any more of your friggin lip and I'll knock you into aisle 7 along with the guy you're with"...but I didn't (at best she was in her early 70's and certainly more than capable of knowing that in today's world you don't handle everything trying to figure out what you want to buy...come on, a zuke is a darn zuke)

what the heck is it with people that still think that it's okay handle every single piece of fruit or veggie or package of meat, and put it back and do the same thing with another until their inner voice tells them that this is the one... like they did in the pre-covid-19 days and for some reason they think that that's okay in today's world?

okay...take your best shots...and tell me how I infringed upon this sweet woman's shopping experience and how I aborted her freedom of choice...so that I can learn from this experience
I am on your side. All supermarkets should provide gloves in the produce department like they do in Italy and most parts of Europe. They are made of same thin plastic material as the bags used to place them. No one dares to touch fruits nor vegetables with bare hands.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

The "gloves thing" as you so elegantly put it, is to protect ME, not you. My hands are encased in gloves, when I leave the store I roll them off inside out and discard them, my hands are germ free.

...UNTIL you put your hands on all the groceries that were in your bag.
and then, it will be as though you hadn't been wearing gloves at all.

[Topspinmo]

Me I would have got a bag of Turnips and moved on. I love Turnips " Roasted " w/ Carrot's. :ohdear:

So, you didn’t fall off the turnip truck yesterday I see! :faint: ————it was a joke

[kcrazorbackfan]

Bravo 👏!

I’ve always said “see something, say something”.

[Niceguy]

I've been doing the grocery shopping for 20 years...not a rookie at this....I get the etiquette and shop like a regular and conform to the new one way shopping traffic flows, I don't hoard...etc.

I've been going to the grocery store lately on the odd times to avoid the heavy traffic

this evening I'm waiting in produce to buy some zucchini watching this lady take her time as she handles every single damn zuke in the bin....after a while I finally said..."we're not suppose to be handling all of the veggies and fruit, you don't have gloves on, please take what you want and move one."....she turned to me and said "six feet please...and stop whining"....I replied "grow up and get with the new normal" ...

I wanted to say "hey, cupcake, give me any more of your friggin lip and I'll knock you into aisle 7 along with the guy you're with"...but I didn't (at best she was in her early 70's and certainly more than capable of knowing that in today's world you don't handle everything trying to figure out what you want to buy...come on, a zuke is a darn zuke)

what the heck is it with people that still think that it's okay handle every single piece of fruit or veggie or package of meat, and put it back and do the same thing with another until their inner voice tells them that this is the one... like they did in the pre-covid-19 days and for some reason they think that that's okay in today's world?

okay...take your best shots...and tell me how I infringed upon this sweet woman's shopping experience and how I aborted her freedom of choice...so that I can learn from this experience

As a 16 yo high school junior in NJ, my first job was at an Acme supermarket at $1.15@hr. The middle-aged produce manager, his name I will never forget, Bob Higgins, told me that you can tell a lot about a woman by the way she picks up a cucumber (zucchini). So when I see a woman as you described, it brings fond memories. Perhaps, instead of grousing at her, you could’ve complimented her style.

[valuemkt]

I agree .... today I witnessed a guy pick up several packages of meat. He simply pick them up looked at them than put them down. I stood there watching him for 10 minutes handle every piece of meat. He finally looked at me and asked.... Im I in your way? I replied.... no I just can’t believe how stupid you are ..... you cannot figure out what’s in all those package your picking up. How dam selfish are you that you maybe contaminated everything you have touched and you don’t care. Pick a dam piece of meat out and move on....

Consider yourself fortunate that you didnt get knocked on your butt. Another self appointed Deputy Dawg deciding how other people should behave

[Madelaine Amee]

...UNTIL you put your hands on all the groceries that were in your bag.
and then, it will be as though you hadn't been wearing gloves at all.

Wrong, we put the bags down in the garage and wash our hands in the garage sink with soap and water, then unpack the items.

[LynneH]

The new normal is to get your produce and wash it with soap and water when you get it home. You are not taking into account other people who have been equally touchy-feely with the stock but you didn't see them doing it...

[nevjudbaker]

[QUOTE=davem4616;1762031]I've been doing the grocery shopping for 20 years...not a rookie at this....I get the etiquette and shop like a regular and conform to the new one way shopping traffic flows, I don't hoard...etc.

I've been going to the grocery store lately on the odd times to avoid the heavy traffic

this evening I'm waiting in produce to buy some zucchini watching this lady take her time as she handles every single damn zuke in the bin....after a while I finally said..."we're not suppose to be handling all of the veggies and fruit, you don't have gloves on, please take what you want and move one."....she turned to me and said "six feet please...and stop whining"....I replied "grow up and get with the new normal" ...

I wanted to say "hey, cupcake, give me any more of your friggin lip and I'll knock you into aisle 7 along with the guy you're with"...but I didn't (at best she was in her early 70's and certainly more than capable of knowing that in today's world you don't handle everything trying to figure out what you want to buy...come on, a zuke is a darn zuke)

what the heck is it with people that still think that it's okay handle every single piece of fruit or veggie or package of meat, and put it back and do the same thing with another until their inner voice tells them that this is the one... like they did in the pre-covid-19 days and for some reason they think that that's okay in today's world?

okay...take your best shots...and tell me how I infringed upon this sweet woman's shopping experience and how I aborted her freedom of choice...so that I can learn from this experience[/QUOTE

She was ahead of you. You wait in line until she is finished. It was not your right to tell her your thoughts. If you were unhappy go speak to a manager.

[Nipper]

You are part of the problem.

[BobnBev]

After her first reply, I would have "violated" the 6 ft nonsense and just moved in to get what I wanted. If she wants to maintain 6 ft of distance, she can move away.

And I wash ALL my fruits and vegetables with soap / water and a dish brush ... just like washing hands. The soap will break down the outer fatty layer of any virus that may be present and render it harmless.

Perfect.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Wrong, we put the bags down in the garage and wash our hands in the garage sink with soap and water, then unpack the items.

So you wash your hands and THEN touch all those groceries that dozens - if not hundreds - of other people have touched.

And you're not seeing how that defeats the purpose?

Honestly - don't obsess about cleaning your groceries, and don't believe for one second that you are protecting yourself from anything by washing your hands BEFORE touching all that stuff.

You're more likely to find e.coli on the hem of your pants than you are to find COVID-19 on your rutebega or can of soup.

[regas56]

LOVE THAT COMMENT BUT WAS AFRAID TO SAY IT
In my opinion, we do have a lot of people that use old age as an excuse to be rude.
1. No, you cannot sit at a traffic light for 15 seconds after it changes to green
2. No, you can't be rude to others
3. No, you can't have the salad for free when it says $3.95 extra with a meal
4. No, you can't have your other diners get a salad for you. You didn't pay for it
5. No, you can't stay in the "passing" lane and drive 30 MPH
6. No, rolling stops (or no stop) are not allowed at stop signs
7. No, you can't drink excessively and drive. (we've been hit three times already)
8. No, you can't tell a police officer you've been driving before he was even born after you get stopped for speeding
9. No, you can't order more dinner rolls and stuff them all in your pocket or purse
10. No, you can't buy folding tables and chairs, use them for your party, then return them


As you can see, I love talking to others and sharing what goes on in the Villages
Do we have a lot of great people, WE SURE DO.
Well crappola what's the point of getting old then? I thought once you turned 60 and got your grouch card in the mail (AARP) you got a free pass on ALL these things, plus a few more.. SIGH!!

[sktb888]

Probably not the worst those Zuks have seen. Save yourself the stress and drama. Here is a recipe for cleaning fruits and veggies. Serenity now! ;-)

How To Wash Vegetables with Baking Soda and Vinegar (https://happyherbivore.com/2012/12/how-to-wash-veggies-baking-soda-vinegar/)




I've been doing the grocery shopping for 20 years...not a rookie at this....I get the etiquette and shop like a regular and conform to the new one way shopping traffic flows, I don't hoard...etc.

I've been going to the grocery store lately on the odd times to avoid the heavy traffic

this evening I'm waiting in produce to buy some zucchini watching this lady take her time as she handles every single damn zuke in the bin....after a while I finally said..."we're not suppose to be handling all of the veggies and fruit, you don't have gloves on, please take what you want and move one."....she turned to me and said "six feet please...and stop whining"....I replied "grow up and get with the new normal" ...

I wanted to say "hey, cupcake, give me any more of your friggin lip and I'll knock you into aisle 7 along with the guy you're with"...but I didn't (at best she was in her early 70's and certainly more than capable of knowing that in today's world you don't handle everything trying to figure out what you want to buy...come on, a zuke is a darn zuke)

what the heck is it with people that still think that it's okay handle every single piece of fruit or veggie or package of meat, and put it back and do the same thing with another until their inner voice tells them that this is the one... like they did in the pre-covid-19 days and for some reason they think that that's okay in today's world?

okay...take your best shots...and tell me how I infringed upon this sweet woman's shopping experience and how I aborted her freedom of choice...so that I can learn from this experience

[Challenger]

Grocery stores should enforce mandatory masks . In Publix a few days ago and about 25% no masks. Stop them at the door!!!

[Topspinmo]

As a 16 yo high school junior in NJ, my first job was at an Acme supermarket at $1.15@hr. The middle-aged produce manager, his name I will never forget, Bob Higgins, told me that you can tell a lot about a woman by the way she picks up a cucumber (zucchini). So when I see a woman as you described, it brings fond memories. Perhaps, instead of grousing at her, you could’ve complimented her style.

Wow, what high paying job! When I was in freshman high school Going pay in grocery store in my Smallllll town was 60 cent hour. Would be considered child slave labor now days. But In Early 60s some of kids was glad to get it.

[Topspinmo]

Grocery stores should enforce mandatory masks . In Publix a few days ago and about 25% no masks. Stop them at the door!!!

I agree, I brought up that on post and got crucified. You think it’s bad there, when to ace hardware this morning and it was packed. Hard enough to get isles at ace anyway let alone being packed with people. Most had masks.

[golfing eagles]

Grocery Behavior??????

For the most part, I find my groceries are quite well behaved. Artichokes and pineapples might be the exception :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Grocery stores should enforce mandatory masks . In Publix a few days ago and about 25% no masks. Stop them at the door!!!

We've already seen one thread about one guy who couldn't control his temper and screamed vulgarities loudly enough to be heard across the store. That was right here at the Villages.

We've seen "that online newspaper" giving us push-by-shove descriptions of police reports of violence against, and by, store employees out of anger, over the past few years.

There has been at least one incident so far of a man shooting and killing a store employee for having the nerve to require that the man wear a mask. That was not in the Villages - but it did happen recently.

Many Villagers are proud owners of firearms, sport their NRA bumper stickers on their cars and golf carts, and even come here to this forum declaring on no uncertain terms that they will use their firearms to protect their freedoms if and whenever necessary.

I for one do NOT want to be the person at the supermarket ordering some twitchy old geezer with an eager trigger finger, carrying his glock in his side holster, to wear a mask or get out of my store.

If it's that important to you, then go ahead and open up your own store and enforce your rules however you see fit. Let me know which store it is so I know at which store to never apply for a job.

[dillywho]

I agree .... today I witnessed a guy pick up several packages of meat. He simply pick them up looked at them than put them down. I stood there watching him for 10 minutes handle every piece of meat. He finally looked at me and asked.... Im I in your way? I replied.... no I just can’t believe how stupid you are ..... you cannot figure out what’s in all those package your picking up. How dam selfish are you that you maybe contaminated everything you have touched and you don’t care. Pick a dam piece of meat out and move on....

Depending on what it was, not all meat is created equal. The packages are also stacked, so it might have had to do with cost. We cannot possibly know anyone's situation except our own. These days, lots of patience is in order. JMHO

[dillywho]

Sounds like common sense not to touch everything especially in these times, except for the gloves. Once you touch your nose or mouth with your gloves on (and inevitably you will) they too will be contaminated. Best to wash you fruits and veggies when you get home.

Did we not all wash our fruits and veggies prior to this? What am I missing?

[dillywho]

So you wash your hands and THEN touch all those groceries that dozens - if not hundreds - of other people have touched.

And you're not seeing how that defeats the purpose?

Honestly - don't obsess about cleaning your groceries, and don't believe for one second that you are protecting yourself from anything by washing your hands BEFORE touching all that stuff.

You're more likely to find e.coli on the hem of your pants than you are to find COVID-19 on your rutebega or can of soup.

Exactly. Where was all this concern when we were having the big outbreak of Hep A in this area? You DO know how that's spread?

[dillywho]

You touch it, you buy it.

So you get it home and it's not good. Then what? Not everyone can afford to toss food. It's not like nobody else has touched the produce....pickers, packers, stockers, checkers, other customers, etc., anyway.

[dillywho]

I do observe their poor habits of touching all veggies, fruits, and canned foods, too. What I did is when I got home, I dipped each item in the pail of water with bleach inside the garage, and then bring cleaned items inside the house. Better be safe than nothing!

:bigbow:

Just curious...have you always done this, or just now?

[ALadysMom]

You touch it, you buy it.

I think too many are obsessing about food cleanliness while overlooking that our fruits and vegetables grow outside where Lots of critters like birds, mice, rabbits and lots of insects and worms coexist with them. Root crops like potatoes, onions, carrots grow in dirt which is full of microbes and, um, Poop ...so how is it that a customer touching a zucchini is causing harm? Don’t you wash your food (and your hands) before eating it? COVID-19 is just one of a bazillion pathogens, you know?

[ALadysMom]

I suggest you buy only items in plastic bags...

And how do you think the items got into the plastic bags?

This virus has infected our sense of common decency and usurped our common sense, too.