Some just don’t get it

[patfla06]

Was at Walgreen’s today and an older woman was checking customers out in Cosmetics.
All customers were wearing masks and keeping 6 feet apart.

I see the employee take her mask down, LICK her fingers to open the bag and bag the customer’s goods.

:ohdear:

[ficoguy]

Minimum wage

[Art cov]

Sometimes things are done out of habit, don’t let it bother you too badly.

[davem4616]

old habits are hard to break...I struggle trying to open those darn plastic bags in the produce section at Publix

[dewilson58]

Minimum wage




Pay has nothing to do with it.

[Stu from NYC]

no supervision

[mtdjed]

Walked past Codys at LSL this evening and see a waitress serving customers with mask covering chin and not mouth and nose. I am not a believer in wearing a mask while riding in your car, golf cart , bike, or simply walking where you can maintain distance. However, where masks are required, wear them properly.

[Stu from NYC]

old habits are hard to break...I struggle trying to open those darn plastic bags in the produce section at Publix

Those plastic bags are a pain to open and understand what one must do to open the darn things. Got to be a better way

[EdFNJ]

Those plastic bags are a pain to open and understand what one must do to open the darn things. Got to be a better way You have to know the secret method. If I told you I'd have to kill you. :1rotfl:
Produce Bags At Grocery Stores & Covid-19 - How Do You Open Them? (https://975now.com/produce-bags-at-grocery-stores-covid-19-how-do-you-open-them/)

[Two Bills]

Just rub top of bag between thumb palms.
Easy peasy!:shrug:

[bd20166]

the horror

[banjobob]

Was at Walgreen’s today and an older woman was checking customers out in Cosmetics.
All customers were wearing masks and keeping 6 feet apart.

I see the employee take her mask down, LICK her fingers to open the bag and bag the customer’s goods.

:ohdear:
I see violations of the mask rule anytime I go out ,so what, get over it no need to post your sightings.

[Leadbone1]

Was at Walgreen’s today and an older woman was checking customers out in Cosmetics.
All customers were wearing masks and keeping 6 feet apart.

I see the employee take her mask down, LICK her fingers to open the bag and bag the customer’s goods.

:ohdear:

Whether she licked her fingers or not she was going to touch what was put in the bag. You can’t hide from a virus. When are people going to get that? Sooner or later we’re all going to come in contact with this. Just like the flu or the common cold. You’ll either get it or you won’t. Take the masks off. Stop being paranoid. Start living life again. And if you’re too afraid to do that then stay home!

[FromNY]

Was at Walgreen’s today and an older woman was checking customers out in Cosmetics.
All customers were wearing masks and keeping 6 feet apart.

I see the employee take her mask down, LICK her fingers to open the bag and bag the customer’s goods.

:ohdear:
Licking fingers! Yuck even before Covid world.. wonder if they wash their hands after the restroom break?

[Scott O]

Enough with the mask police...like this dead horse hasn’t been beaten and beaten....������

[Vonjor@gmail.com]

Bring a disinfectant wipe into the store with you. Use it to moisten your fingers. Makes opening the plastic bags a breeze������

[Larryandlinda]

Those plastic bags are a pain to open and understand what one must do to open the darn things. Got to be a better way

The better way is to get away from plastic: it’s ugly and killing all life forms including humans.
Do you really need that many bags?
It’s thoughtless and lazy not to opt out when.
While we commend Florida for being pioneers and one of the few states to enact regulations, it’s nowhere near enough.
You can stop waste and trash (SWAT) starting today https://environmentflorida.org/feature/fle/wildlife-over-waste (http://https://environmentflorida.org/feature/fle/wildlife-over-waste)

[coffeebean]

Was at Walgreen’s today and an older woman was checking customers out in Cosmetics.
All customers were wearing masks and keeping 6 feet apart.

I see the employee take her mask down, LICK her fingers to open the bag and bag the customer’s goods.

:ohdear:

Did you say something to the employee? I would have pointed out what she did was not a safe practice. I would have also let the employee know that rubbing the plastic bag together with both hands will release the plastic and made it very easy to open it. I do that all the time in the grocery store with those darn plastic produce bags. Works every time.

[coffeebean]

Pay has nothing to do with it.

I would imagine awareness has something to do with the pay grade so agree with you.

[coffeebean]

Walked past Codys at LSL this evening and see a waitress serving customers with mask covering chin and not mouth and nose. I am not a believer in wearing a mask while riding in your car, golf cart , bike, or simply walking where you can maintain distance. However, where masks are required, wear them properly.

I have and will do again, ask a server to raise up her mask when serving hubby and myself.

[coffeebean]

You have to know the secret method. If I told you I'd have to kill you. :1rotfl:
Produce Bags At Grocery Stores & Covid-19 - How Do You Open Them? (https://975now.com/produce-bags-at-grocery-stores-covid-19-how-do-you-open-them/)

Fabulous video. Thank you. I find that friction between my fingers or hands works just as well.

[coffeebean]

I see violations of the mask rule anytime I go out ,so what, get over it no need to post your sightings.

I don't think you get the point the original poster made. The employee LICKED HER FINGERS to open the bag. The employee put saliva on her fingers then proceeded to touch the customer's purchases and the bag she was placing the purchases in to.

That would skeeve me out during normal times.

[coffeebean]

Whether she licked her fingers or not she was going to touch what was put in the bag. You can’t hide from a virus. When are people going to get that? Sooner or later we’re all going to come in contact with this. Just like the flu or the common cold. You’ll either get it or you won’t. Take the masks off. Stop being paranoid. Start living life again. And if you’re too afraid to do that then stay home!

You can not be serious with this statement. Stay away from me if you think this behavior is OK with you.

[Lindsyburnsy]

Ugh, even without the coronavirus-19 looming.

[Mardarlowe]

Another comical mask post. Just stay home where you're all snug and secure and let the rest of us go on with normal life.

[coffeebean]

Enough with the mask police...like this dead horse hasn’t been beaten and beaten....������

This discussion NOTHING TO DO WITH THE MASK. It has everything to do with proper hygiene. We are supposed to wash our hands frequently, especially those who deal with the public. What about licking the fingers don't you understand that is a breach of personal hygiene and safety to the people this employee was serving?

[DanBrew]

Whether she licked her fingers or not she was going to touch what was put in the bag. You can’t hide from a virus. When are people going to get that? Sooner or later we’re all going to come in contact with this. Just like the flu or the common cold. You’ll either get it or you won’t. Take the masks off. Stop being paranoid. Start living life again. And if you’re too afraid to do that then stay home!

Amen to that. I refuse to live my life in fear. I wear the stupid thing when in public out of courtesy to others, but relish the day that this paranoia is behind us. I traveled internationally alot in my career. The first thing I did when I got on an airplane was wipe down the armrests and serving tray with an antiseptic wipe. I do the same at a grocery store on a cart and then use the wipe to clean my own phone and keys. Germs and viruses are everywhere. Just use some common sense and put the koolaide drinking behind us.

[Girlcopper]

old habits are hard to break...I struggle trying to open those darn plastic bags in the produce section at Publix
Exactly and there are 9 million walgreens. If its so bad to you then go to another

[coffeebean]

Another comical mask post. Just stay home where you're all snug and secure and let the rest of us go on with normal life.

Again.......the OP comments have nothing to do with the mask itself.

[allsport]

If you see something, say something.

[allsport]

That worked before the pandemic but now I put the plastic bags in clean cloth bags in the back of my car so nothing touches my counters except my clean cloth bags. It is similar to sterile technique. Maybe when this is over I will return to the old way, but not before.

[golfing eagles]

The better way is to get away from plastic: it’s ugly and killing all life forms including humans.
Do you really need that many bags?
It’s thoughtless and lazy not to opt out when.
While we commend Florida for being pioneers and one of the few states to enact regulations, it’s nowhere near enough.
You can stop waste and trash (SWAT) starting today https://environmentflorida.org/feature/fle/wildlife-over-waste (http://https://environmentflorida.org/feature/fle/wildlife-over-waste)

While you're at it, could you please save the whales and eradicate climate change?

[1948JDG]

Those plastic bags are a pain to open and understand what one must do to open the darn things. Got to be a better way

Just rub the plastic bag in your hands and it will open.

[Kathryn Putt]

As a retired critical care & ER nurse, I am constantly educating people and most are quite gracious with my help.

[Sugar952]

There are some produce that are slightly wet , touch those then open a few bags , problem solved

[GaryKoca]

I thought you were going to say it was someone who absolutely refused to wear a mask. Sounds like she just needs a friendly or not so friendly reminder.

[jbrown132]

Whether she licked her fingers or not she was going to touch what was put in the bag. You can’t hide from a virus. When are people going to get that? Sooner or later we’re all going to come in contact with this. Just like the flu or the common cold. You’ll either get it or you won’t. Take the masks off. Stop being paranoid. Start living life again. And if you’re too afraid to do that then stay home!
If I get, I get it. But what I don’t want to do is to get it from someone who could avoid giving it to me by simply wearing a mask.

[baramu]

Horrible post. That’s why almost 200,000 Americans are dead. Me, myself and I.

[Art cov]

I have been in many countries and seen and lived in places that when I got back to AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL, was tempted to kiss the ground! We all whine and complain at times, but life is just too short, enjoy n be happy! Finding fault with every little thing, just makes life miserable for you! We live in much better conditions than most of the world. Some places are just plain gross. It’s good here! Be friendly!!!

[camaguey48]

Whether she licked her fingers or not she was going to touch what was put in the bag. You can’t hide from a virus. When are people going to get that? Sooner or later we’re all going to come in contact with this. Just like the flu or the common cold. You’ll either get it or you won’t. Take the masks off. Stop being paranoid. Start living life again. And if you’re too afraid to do that then stay home!
Agree. The deception is continuing.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

You have to know the secret method. If I told you I'd have to kill you. :1rotfl:
Produce Bags At Grocery Stores & Covid-19 - How Do You Open Them? (https://975now.com/produce-bags-at-grocery-stores-covid-19-how-do-you-open-them/)

Nice but my biggest problem is with them in the meat department at Sam's Club.

[Art cov]

Lol!! Go to many places throughout the world, and I’m not talking about resorts! Maybe Haiti or some African cities. When you land in the great USA, you may be tempted to kiss the ground! As nasty as people think it is here, it’s NOTHING like a lot of the world! We are a nation of little whiny brats! Sometimes I complain also and am no better. However, when I think of where I have lived and worked. It’s a miracle that I was never sick! Please don’t let the little things bother you and rant n rave like a little out of control 5 year old. Life is too short! Be friendly n be happy!!!

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

I have been in many countries and seen and lived in places that when I got back to AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL, was tempted to kiss the ground! We all whine and complain at times, but life is just too short, enjoy n be happy! Finding fault with every little thing, just makes life miserable for you! We live in much better conditions than most of the world. Some places are just plain gross. It’s good here! Be friendly!!!

I felt the same way after living in Manila for a year. I though things would be better there. When I hear people complaining about this country, I just shake my head.

[Pettys1]

You don't get it.... Wear a mask for hours on end you can't breathe... An most people need to work. Wear a mask while walking a mile or two see how much air you get. Need to stop believing what media is feeding you

[centralillinois]

Those plastic bags are a pain to open and understand what one must do to open the darn things. Got to be a better way
While shopping, I keep a sanitizing wipe handy and rub my fingers together on it. Then I can open the bag.

[Singerlady]

old habits are hard to break...I struggle trying to open those darn plastic bags in the produce section at Publix

Take the bag and rub the end that you will eventually open between your hands. Paying this forward from a helpful customer in the produce section at Publix. 😂 It works!

[Jacob85]

This is a pandemic. If you don’t know what that is then google the 1918 one. We are talking about a virus that can kill you especially if you have underlying conditions or if you are over 55 but even younger people have died. Our death toll is over 195,000 now. It is not the regular flu for which we have treatment or a vaccine. It is not the cold! If you think just don’t follow guidelines as it will get you sooner or later, then you are giving up what control you do have and that’s over your own behavior. The prediction of deaths now is 400,000 people by December. Hopefully we will have a vaccine by then. There are no guarantees that if you do everything right you won’t get it but if you don’t try your odds of getting it go up. Also, this can affect all your organs of your body and they don’t know the long term effects.

[mrf6969]

Just for a few minutes observe what all of us do with our masks. In a short 10 minutes we fidget/adjust with them several times. Hand goes to face to do this. When we take a drink or eat we lay them down in unsanitary places then put them with the collection of germs back on our face. Did you know you can blow out a candle with you mask on? Do you really think these masks are stopping anything coming out of your mouth? If your healthy these masks do more harm than good. If your in poor health and are at risk I am wondering if they are also doing more harm than good. Just my thoughts and observations on this mask mandate.

[Bill Torres]

Then why don't we just toss out all the law, rules . regulations etc. and live life like they did back in the days of the cave man. The strong survive and the weak get extinguihed.

[deebrock]

I agree. I find my self going to do this when i am bagging my veggies. Have to stop.

[Smarlow55]

OMG what was she thinking!! On the other hand we have all had our “moments” in the new normal.

[greenflash245]

you can't fix stupid

[mydavid]

Walked past Codys at LSL this evening and see a waitress serving customers with mask covering chin and not mouth and nose. I am not a believer in wearing a mask while riding in your car, golf cart , bike, or simply walking where you can maintain distance. However, where masks are required, wear them properly. I'm with you kid.:ho:

[Dust Bunny]

They don't get it.

[Ken D.]

Do you really want other folks handling your produce, just to open the bag?

[coffeebean]

While shopping, I keep a sanitizing wipe handy and rub my fingers together on it. Then I can open the bag.

Excellent advice. Much better than using your saliva to moisten your fingers.

[barbara828]

Just for a few minutes observe what all of us do with our masks. In a short 10 minutes we fidget/adjust with them several times. Hand goes to face to do this. When we take a drink or eat we lay them down in unsanitary places then put them with the collection of germs back on our face. Did you know you can blow out a candle with you mask on? Do you really think these masks are stopping anything coming out of your mouth? If your healthy these masks do more harm than good. If your in poor health and are at risk I am wondering if they are also doing more harm than good. Just my thoughts and observations on this mask mandate.
I think hand washing and general sanitation are much more effective. Hard to defend against the unseen, but I can find a way to stay a few feet away from someone who may sneeze.

[coffeebean]

Just for a few minutes observe what all of us do with our masks. In a short 10 minutes we fidget/adjust with them several times. Hand goes to face to do this. When we take a drink or eat we lay them down in unsanitary places then put them with the collection of germs back on our face. Did you know you can blow out a candle with you mask on? Do you really think these masks are stopping anything coming out of your mouth? If your healthy these masks do more harm than good. If your in poor health and are at risk I am wondering if they are also doing more harm than good. Just my thoughts and observations on this mask mandate.
I can NOT blow out a candle with my cloth masks or disposable masks. I can spritz water onto all our masks in front of a mirror and the mirror stays free if any water droplets.

I check all my masks before I wear them in indoor public places.

I expect any mindful person to check out their masks before going in public with them.

[Imadancer]

PRODUCE BAGS: Try taking an extra cart-wipe with you to produce. That will moisten your fingers enough to open the produce bags. NO LICKING required.

[kendi]

Was at Walgreen’s today and an older woman was checking customers out in Cosmetics.
All customers were wearing masks and keeping 6 feet apart.

I see the employee take her mask down, LICK her fingers to open the bag and bag the customer’s goods.

:ohdear:

Worse is all the complaining and criticizing people do on social media. It’s a destructive practice. Spreads negativity through society.

[MJY10101]

I caught myself almost do this in the grocery store!

[Curtisbwp]

I disagree with what she did. But if the customer did not object and correct this well who are you to get upset at what other people do?? Avoid the stress and live YOUR life.

[BHWitcher]

Hope you brought it to her attention.

[rothbear]

old habits are hard to break...I struggle trying to open those darn plastic bags in the produce section at Publix

I have the same problem due to arthritis in my hands and fingers. I have considered getting some of the silicone fingertip grippers from Staples and just wearing them anytime I go to a grocery store.

[JoeinFL]

Pay has nothing to do with it.

Absolutely agree with you.

[LianneMigiano]

My son was in one of the grocery stores yesterday and stood next to a man who opened at least 3 or 4 dozen boxes of eggs and methodically TOUCHED EACH AND EVERY EGG in each carton before selecting one to purchase! He gave my son a nasty scowl when he noticed him watching. Too many guns around TV to confront a nasty guy about sanitary procedures. AND, there are way too many edible products that can be accessed and touched. Beware... :pray:

[Scorpyo]

old habits are hard to break...I struggle trying to open those darn plastic bags in the produce section at Publix
Yes they are. When this first started I ran into this dilemma. I wound up taking all the produce bags I needed at once, licking my fingers and opening them all. One time. Then I got smart. I took a couple of sanitary wipes from my car, folded them up into squares and put them in the basket. When I needed to moisten my fingers I had a source and when I touched something suspicious I had a wipe.

[rmd2]

Lol!! Go to many places throughout the world, and I’m not talking about resorts! Maybe Haiti or some African cities. When you land in the great USA, you may be tempted to kiss the ground! As nasty as people think it is here, it’s NOTHING like a lot of the world! We are a nation of little whiny brats! Sometimes I complain also and am no better. However, when I think of where I have lived and worked. It’s a miracle that I was never sick! Please don’t let the little things bother you and rant n rave like a little out of control 5 year old. Life is too short! Be friendly n be happy!!!

Same here. Whenever I traveled internationally I was always SO HAPPY to be back in the United States of America! This is the best place in the world!

[rmd2]

Just for a few minutes observe what all of us do with our masks. In a short 10 minutes we fidget/adjust with them several times. Hand goes to face to do this. When we take a drink or eat we lay them down in unsanitary places then put them with the collection of germs back on our face. Did you know you can blow out a candle with you mask on? Do you really think these masks are stopping anything coming out of your mouth? If your healthy these masks do more harm than good. If your in poor health and are at risk I am wondering if they are also doing more harm than good. Just my thoughts and observations on this mask mandate.

I put a coffee filter (sized properly) between my mouth/nose and the mask. This gives additional protection with a cloth mask.

[Number 10 GI]

Licking fingers! Yuck even before Covid world.. wonder if they wash their hands after the restroom break?

Why do you think they are licking their fingers?

[frasep]

Rubbing the top of the bag between two fingers just does not work for me as my fingers are too dry. Here's a tip. I get a bottle of hand sanitizer out of my purse and wet my fingers and then I can open the bag.

[Number 10 GI]

Lol!! Go to many places throughout the world, and I’m not talking about resorts! Maybe Haiti or some African cities. When you land in the great USA, you may be tempted to kiss the ground! As nasty as people think it is here, it’s NOTHING like a lot of the world! We are a nation of little whiny brats! Sometimes I complain also and am no better. However, when I think of where I have lived and worked. It’s a miracle that I was never sick! Please don’t let the little things bother you and rant n rave like a little out of control 5 year old. Life is too short! Be friendly n be happy!!!

During my first tour of duty in Korea, 1970 - 1971 I was stationed just a couple miles south of the DMZ. There were open ditches that served as street gutters and sewer lines. Rice paddies were fertilized with human waste. Infant mortality rate was very high. The air had an odor that would curl your socks up to your knees in the summer. I had to take a booster shot for yellow fever as there was a severe breakout of the disease that killed many Koreans. You could not eat food in the Korean villages and towns or drink the water as you could be infected with some very bad germs and viruses. Ice cubes in your Coke were a big no no. It would do our country good if people here were to spend time in a 3d world country. They would come back with a great appreciation for what we have.

Correction it was Cholera, not Yellow Fever. 50 years ago and it took a while to remember correctly.

[Number 10 GI]

Then why don't we just toss out all the law, rules . regulations etc. and live life like they did back in the days of the cave man. The strong survive and the weak get extinguihed.

Not a bad idea!

[patfla06]

I really shouldn’t be surprised about some of your responses.

Before Covid her licking her fingers to open a bag would have grossed me out.
Now with Covid it’s serious to do something that stupid.

All of us are higher risk just due to our age.

I am high risk and go out with a mask and gloves and not very often.

I would hope that adults would know better about
Hygiene especially now.

[P&WBryant]

If you say it shouldn't be important to him, then why should it be important to you to mention it?

[big guy]

Those plastic bags are a pain to open and understand what one must do to open the darn things. Got to be a better way

A damp sponge at the register?

[sallybowron]

At least she didn't lick your hands!

[coffeebean]

At least she didn't lick your hands!

Thanks for the chuckle.

[MDLNB]

It amazes me that the "entitled elitists" believe that everyone else should conform to their "scientific" standards, or their political views on EVERY subject.
That said, if you have a problem with how a business is run, then do not frequent it.
If you have a problem with how someone else wears their mask, what kind of mask ,quality of mask or the attitude of those not wearing a mask, then STAY home where you feel safe.
A note on those crazy produce bags: When this first started, I was wearing a mask and gloves in the stores to protect my wife. Just like everyone else on here, I consider my family first and everyone else last. Human nature, regardless of what you may disingenuously announce. Those thin protective gloves make opening the plastic produce bags simple. If you are so worried about the virus, you should be wearing the gloves anyway. So, problem solved. I no longer wear the gloves and I wear the thinnest mask I can find, so I can breath easier. I submit to the business rules out of courtesy for the private business owners, or I do not shop there.
I agree with those that talk about 3rd world countries. I have been to and lived in several. I have never used hand sanitizer in my lifetime until I lived in India. I got into a habit of washing my hands almost every time I touched anything. I have seen dead bodies on the side of the road. AMERICA is GREAT! AmeriCANS are spoiled.

Once again, if you don't like how a business is run, there are plenty of other places you can shop. Go for it.

[JaNay Newton]

old habits are hard to break...I struggle trying to open those darn plastic bags in the produce section at Publix

I always have hand sanitizer hanging on my purse. So, I use a tiny bit to wet my fingers to open those bags in the produce department. Never lick your fingers while you are out touching things that others may have touched.

[coffeebean]

It amazes me that the "entitled elitists" believe that everyone else should conform to their "scientific" standards, or their political views on EVERY subject.
That said, if you have a problem with how a business is run, then do not frequent it.
If you have a problem with how someone else wears their mask, what kind of mask ,quality of mask or the attitude of those not wearing a mask, then STAY home where you feel safe.
A note on those crazy produce bags: When this first started, I was wearing a mask and gloves in the stores to protect my wife. Just like everyone else on here, I consider my family first and everyone else last. Human nature, regardless of what you may disingenuously announce. Those thin protective gloves make opening the plastic produce bags simple. If you are so worried about the virus, you should be wearing the gloves anyway. So, problem solved. I no longer wear the gloves and I wear the thinnest mask I can find, so I can breath easier. I submit to the business rules out of courtesy for the private business owners, or I do not shop there.
I agree with those that talk about 3rd world countries. I have been to and lived in several. I have never used hand sanitizer in my lifetime until I lived in India. I got into a habit of washing my hands almost every time I touched anything. I have seen dead bodies on the side of the road. AMERICA is GREAT! AmeriCANS are spoiled.

Once again, if you don't like how a business is run, there are plenty of other places you can shop. Go for it.

Universal masking really has nothing to do with "staying safe" as you put it. Of course, universal masking will keep everyone safe but that is the side effect, if you will, of mitigating the virus. The best way we have to get our economy and our lives back to normal is to mitigate the virus. How do we do that? Our best tool, according to Dr. Redfield of the CDC, is wearing a mask. Along with social distancing and proper hand washing, we can get this virus under control. What will be the benefit of getting this virus under control, other than saving lives? Well, for one thing, we can all get our lives back to the normal we knew in 2019 and before.

Don't you want to see fans back in packed stadiums and ball fields for all sports? Don't you want to have all restaurants back in business with 100% occupancy? Don't you want to see schools open with no worries of children becoming sick with this virus and bringing it home to their families? Don't you want to be able to socialize in large crowds such as the town squares right here in The Villages? Don't you want to see music in the squares once again? How about getting our country's unemployment back on track and getting everyone back to work? Personally, I can't wait until the cruising industry can resume safely. I could go on and on. These things will not happen unless we, as a population, get this virus under control for good.

Universal masking can be done now as we all wait for an effective and safe vaccine. Science has proven universal masking WORKS. We should all do our part to get our country back to normal.

[Bucco]

Universal masking really has nothing to do with "staying safe" as you put it. Of course, universal masking will keep everyone safe but that is the side effect, if you will, of mitigating the virus. The best way we have to get our economy and our lives back to normal is to mitigate the virus. How do we do that? Our best tool, according to Dr. Redfield of the CDC, is wearing a mask. Along with social distancing and proper hand washing, we can get this virus under control. What will be the benefit of getting this virus under control, other than saving lives? Well, for one thing, we can all get our lives back to the normal we knew in 2019 and before.

Don't you want to see fans back in packed stadiums and ball fields for all sports? Don't you want to have all restaurants back in business with 100% occupancy? Don't you want to see schools open with no worries of children becoming sick with this virus and bringing it home to their families? Don't you want to be able to socialize in large crowds such as the town squares right here in The Villages? Don't you want to see music in the squares once again? How about getting our country's unemployment back on track and getting everyone back to work? I could go on and on. These things will not happen unless we, as a population, get this virus under control for good.

Universal masking can be done now as we all wait for an effective and safe vaccine. Science has proven universal masking WORKS. We should all do our part to get our country back to normal.

Our government today very strongly advised that even the shutting down to protect our country was the worst action in history, thus what I think you suggest about masking just ain't gonna happen. It doesn't matter what experts say about any of this, we will not mandate, and will mock any states that do.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Licking fingers! Yuck even before Covid world.. wonder if they wash their hands after the restroom break?

Why not? People would like a finger to separate bills when counting their money to pay me all the time. I never gave it a moment's thought the entire 40+ years I've been a cashier.

As for opening the bags - licking fingers is convenient, but not necessary. And that potato trick only works if you're in the produce aisle.

The way to open a bag if you can't find the friction with dry fingers: heat. Pinch the top of the bag between thumb and forefinger. Hold it there for around 6 seconds. The bag will then separate just fine.

[coffeebean]

Our government today very strongly advised that even the shutting down to protect our country was the worst action in history, thus what I think you suggest about masking just ain't gonna happen. It doesn't matter what experts say about any of this, we will not mandate, and will mock any states that do.

I truly believe and have said this very early on in the pandemic......Shutting down the country was not necessary. We could have achieved the same result by mandating universal masking when in public. That would have needed to last a month or two and we would be done with this virus. Of course, the world would have had to participate too. Too much to ask? Maybe so but look what shutting down has done to our economy.

[Ladygolfer93]

Was at Walgreen’s today and an older woman was checking customers out in Cosmetics.
All customers were wearing masks and keeping 6 feet apart.

I see the employee take her mask down, LICK her fingers to open the bag and bag the customer’s goods.

:ohdear:

Of course, you see this all the time, or at least I sure do, just watch people (waiters for instance, and many others, don't mean to pick on anyone). I am personally still examining (by looking up their credentials, research, etc.) the many very highly recognized doctors who do not believe masks, or lock downs, have any discernible effect on this type of virus, and also reading everything I can dig up on those who do and why (what research studies lead them to believe this actually has an effect on a virus), so I am open to both sides of the debate. I wear a mask when asked of me. I see so MANY instances (like the one described here), so many, and it leads me to believe we may just have too much faith that masks are the key to this. The finger licking, the pulling down of masks when speaking and then serving the food as they tug the masks back "up" but usually leaving nose out, for me, I am not convinced it's the masks that are important. I have this nagging feeling that one day, just like in the middle ages when people feared the plague was being carried in the night air, so plugged the doors and windows as best they could at NIGHT ! Someday I think my great grand children, or great great grand children will laugh about the "fetishes & charms" their grand parents believed would protect them from the 2020 plague. Not a "no mask, no way" person, but it does make me wonder if I am putting my confidence in something my formal education tells me, no way, there is no "scientific" evidence this type of homemade "mask" works and certainly not when you see how both adults and children deal with them. But, I don't resist, I just laugh at myself, not others :confused::confused::confused:

[tootcpop]

I try to find a piece of product that might be wet or touch something in my cart that has condensation on it to moisten my fingers.

[JC and John]

Those plastic bags are a pain to open and understand what one must do to open the darn things. Got to be a better way
Stu, to get those pesky produce bags open go over to where they have the produce that gets misted (parsley, green onions etc) and find a wet spot to dampen your fingers (not on the produce itself). Works every time.

[MDLNB]

Universal masking really has nothing to do with "staying safe" as you put it. Of course, universal masking will keep everyone safe but that is the side effect, if you will, of mitigating the virus. The best way we have to get our economy and our lives back to normal is to mitigate the virus. How do we do that? Our best tool, according to Dr. Redfield of the CDC, is wearing a mask. Along with social distancing and proper hand washing, we can get this virus under control. What will be the benefit of getting this virus under control, other than saving lives? Well, for one thing, we can all get our lives back to the normal we knew in 2019 and before.

Don't you want to see fans back in packed stadiums and ball fields for all sports? Don't you want to have all restaurants back in business with 100% occupancy? Don't you want to see schools open with no worries of children becoming sick with this virus and bringing it home to their families? Don't you want to be able to socialize in large crowds such as the town squares right here in The Villages? Don't you want to see music in the squares once again? How about getting our country's unemployment back on track and getting everyone back to work? Personally, I can't wait until the cruising industry can resume safely. I could go on and on. These things will not happen unless we, as a population, get this virus under control for good.

Universal masking can be done now as we all wait for an effective and safe vaccine. Science has proven universal masking WORKS. We should all do our part to get our country back to normal.


Nope, as long as "sports" is political I will NEVER watch one again. No skin off my back and I am sure they don't care either. If a millionaire, athlete elitist wishes to tell us that we enjoy white privilege, that COPs are bad or even to protest bullying in grade school, I have no use for them. They can make a dam* commercial about it. I will stand for the American flag only and I will stand for the National Anthem only. Not some contrived biased black anthem or any other nation's anthem.



Regarding masking, I wear one solely for my family's ease. I care about others but not enough to change my way of live, just because they feel stupid enough to take chances with their own lives and expect me to conform to their standards. Like I said, if you are worried about someone not wearing a mask, stay home. It's your right. It is NOT your right to demand someone else conform to your fears, regardless of how you "scientifically" justify it. No law, no requirement, period.

[coffeebean]

Nope, as long as "sports" is political I will NEVER watch one again. No skin off my back and I am sure they don't care either. If a millionaire, athlete elitist wishes to tell us that we enjoy white privilege, that COPs are bad or even to protest bullying in grade school, I have no use for them. They can make a dam* commercial about it. I will stand for the American flag only and I will stand for the National Anthem only. Not some contrived biased black anthem or any other nation's anthem.



Regarding masking, I wear one solely for my family's ease. I care about others but not enough to change my way of live, just because they feel stupid enough to take chances with their own lives and expect me to conform to their standards. Like I said, if you are worried about someone not wearing a mask, stay home. It's your right. It is NOT your right to demand someone else conform to your fears, regardless of how you "scientifically" justify it. No law, no requirement, period.


There are many businesses, retail stores, pharmacies, grocery stores, big box stores, medical facilities, etc. etc, that REQUIRE you to wear a mask when entering their establishment. Their establishment, their rules. Follow the rules of the establishment or don't go into said establishment. There are rules.....no shirt, no shoes, no mask, no service.

You may want to live your life like there is no pandemic going on but you are the one who just may not be able to enter establishments that REQUIRE masks. I surely hope you will not be one of those people I have seen on the internet throwing tantrums when requested by employees to don a mask.

Good luck with your pre-covid life. Problem is we are all still in the middle of a pandemic.

[Ginpappas]

I think if we had to use our real names on sites like this - people wouldn't be so rude and condescending to each other.

[graciegirl]

old habits are hard to break...I struggle trying to open those darn plastic bags in the produce section at Publix

You, sir, remind me of my husband and that is the highest compliment I can give.

Thank you again for your calm wisdom and kind heart.

[Gpsma]

Horrible post. That’s why almost 200,000 Americans are dead. Me, myself and I.

Half of them in Village Roundabouts