Originally Posted by Green-Eyed Lady (Post 1825774)

I have forgotten to wear a mask on occasion, and have NOT been questioned, nor have I made the effort to retrieve a mask from my car.
Masks do nothing but reassure others that we are stepping in line with their unfounded beliefs. :ohdear:

Originally Posted by Beyond The Wall (Post 1825776)

If your worried about persons not wearing mask, just use online ordering and pickup. They bring it to your car and you never have to interact with people

Originally Posted by msgtpayne (Post 1825371)

I went shopping today in The Villages Public's at Southern trace. While getting meet at the deli two gentlemen walked by me without masks and since I made a comment to one of them there was no oh I have a medical condition or other problems. I reported this to the manager, (whose name was Alicia). She said thank you for bringing it to our attention. She then said I will remind them to bring their masks. I then remarked don't remind them throw them out. She said well they may have medical issues. I said, since I challenge one of the men and he didn't say anything I don't think they got medical issues. She again said thank you for bringing this to our attention. As I was moving to the front of the store to check out later one of the individuals walked right in front of Alisha the manager; she said, nothing. I said the individual just walked in front of you why did you do something. She said thank you for bringing this to our attention. If Publix isn't going to fulfill their requirement to us on their signs requiring mask be worn they shouldn't posted. Also, they should not advertise it. So, if you are shopping at Publix watch out there is a lot of people not wearing masks and they are not going to require then to wear the mask; regardless of the signs they put in the front of the store. I have no problem with individuals who have a valid medical reason for not wearing masks. However, they should have a letter from their doctor. If I had a medical condition requiring I could not wear a mask; I would have a letter from my doctor. It wouldn't be hard to get. Publix is just not going to honor their advertisement of requiring masks. I thought the people of the villages would like to know.

Originally Posted by Byte1 (Post 1825785)

I shop at Walmart and Publix. I have seen many folks at both that are not wearing a mask. Doesn't matter to me. I wear one and if they don't, that's their problem. If you don't approve of the way they run their business, then don't shop there, for crying out loud. Besides, the so-called expert doctors on TV, including the Surgeon General state that you won't catch the virus from walking past someone. They all say that it takes a prolonged presence in close proximity to an INFECTED person to be at risk. Sure, I guess they could cough on you as you passed them, but how often does that happen and what is the chances that they are contagious?
I don't fault you all for being paranoid about your health, but take care of yourselves, don't rely on someone else to take care of you. Like I said, if you don't like how someone manages their business, then don't shop there. Publix is open to everyone, not just those that think they are entitled elitists from the Villages.

Originally Posted by meridian5850 (Post 1825871)

We don't live behind the Iron Curtain where you have to show papers to move from one place to another.

Originally Posted by Byte1 (Post 1825877)

Why? NO ONE has said that a mask is "essential."

Originally Posted by coffeebean (Post 1826273)

I don't confront non mask wearers when I'm out and about. I will speak up, however, is someone is in my personal space and does not even attempt to distance themselves from me.

Just this morning, hubby and I were waiting outside of Darrell's Diner on 466A to have our temperature taken. (Yup, they check your temperature before you can enter). A woman came up behind us, NOT wearing a mask, and stood about 2 feet from me. I asked her to PLEASE step back as I motioned with my hands for her to move. I was not able to get any closer to the entry door which was closed. This woman refused to move. I gave her a look that she had to know I was pi$$ed and I had a mask on. I moved in another direction to get away from her and to let her know I was annoyed with her. The nerve of some people!!!!!!

Originally Posted by coffeebean (Post 1826294)

NO! It is not "their problem". It is everyone's problem. Those anti-maskers who may be asymptomatic or pre-symptomatic are spreading the virus. Because of them, deaths will continue and our economy will limp along and not get back to normal as we knew it before this pandemic.

Originally Posted by Roron123 (Post 1826055)

Too much is made of “having to wear a mask 😷 “ actually they can cause lung inflammation due to breathing Carbon Dioxide. So just chill out and leave others alone it’s none of our business what others do

Originally Posted by Roron123 (Post 1826055)

Too much is made of “having to wear a mask 😷 “ actually they can cause lung inflammation due to breathing Carbon Dioxide. So just chill out and leave others alone it’s none of our business what others do

Originally Posted by Mardarlowe (Post 1826366)

I don't need to wear a mask. You're wearing one. You're safe. Done deal. Get over it.