[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

"Publix is lying to me" is not an opinion. Either it's true, or it's not true. And I can tell you as a fact, it is not true. They aren't lying to you. They're telling you it's required. If someone complained to the STORE manager - not just an assistant or shift-manager or customer service - then I'm sure the STORE manager might be able to do something more than simply remind the customer that masks are required.

But none of the rest of us are authorized to take action. Publix is looking out for our safety as well as yours. And frankly I'm grateful that I'm not required to try and force a customer to either wear a mask or get out of the store. I don't want to have to defend myself from some freak who has already proven that he has no respect for me or my employer, by not abiding by the rules in the first place.

I disagree. If a company says they require something, but do no enforcement, they are lying. I have contacted the corporate office, and they say that they do nothing to enforce their mask policy. I have also personally talked to a store manager, and he said the same thing. So, in my opinion, it is not a requirement, it is a request. They should just be honest and say that.

[tsmall22204]

Stop asking others to police what you are suppose to be doing. WEAR A MASK!!! those who don't are the cause of this virus spreading.

[Rwirish]

Stores in general do not enforce wearing masks. This is to avoid confrontation between their employees and shoppers.

[sdeikenberry]

Publix in Spanish Springs...people walk in with masks and then pull them down while shopping. I reported 3 people with pulled down masks to the manager, who was mostly unwilling to even listen to me...finally said he'd walk the aisles to check. My observation was he did not. I can't understand someone who wears a mask through the door only to pull it down when they think they've passed inspection. Good grief.

[Leadbone1]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I disagree. If a company says they require something, but do no enforcement, they are lying. I have contacted the corporate office, and they say that they do nothing to enforce their mask policy. I have also personally talked to a store manager, and he said the same thing. So, in my opinion, it is not a requirement, it is a request. They should just be honest and say that.

They do not legally have the right to make you wear a mask that is not law or mandated by the governor of our state. The sign in front of the store is a suggestion. I don’t know what you people do not get about that. So many sheep out there that just listen and do what they’re told without question. It’s pathetic

[ruralgoddess]

We use instacart delivery instead of going to a store. It's well worth it

[Graspher]

It's not a codified law - it's not enforceable - do what you need to for your own safety.

[rmd2]

Originally Posted by davem4616

maybe they forgot

we shopped at Publix today...my wife forgot to put a mask on....after shopping for 5 minutes, suddenly she realized she didn't have a mask on...I went out to the car and brought one in for her. No one made an issue of it

these things happen

That happened to me just today at that same store. Sorry. I only got one thing (which was an even exchange). I covered my mouth and quickly left the store.

[Singerlady]

Originally Posted by msgtpayne

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.

Publix is not the only store that does this, unfortunately. I’ve written to Aldi’s (and spoken to them) and Wal-Mart. Aldi’s response was that they can only do so much. IMHO their signs should just say ‘ Masks requested/required, but we won’t do anything if you don’t have one on!’

[rmd2]

Originally Posted by YouNeverKnow

What restaurant? Would love to find the ones where everyone is being safe.

I have found most of the people in the restaurants on Villages property are wearing masks. Outside of The Villages is a little more lax.

[DrBrutyle109]

Originally Posted by msgtpayne

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.

While I appreciate your concern......learn how to spell and construct proper sentences

[Singerlady]

Originally Posted by Leadbone1

First of all let me remind you this is still the United States of America, also masks are not mandated by the governor of our state. Secondly, what I wear or do not wear in Publix or anywhere else is none of your business. If you had said something to me in Publix, I would’ve told you straight up to shut your mouth and mind your own business. I wear my mask in Publix , but there have been times I’ve gone in without one when I forgot it. I don’t know who the hell you think you are but you’re not in charge. Sick of the paranoia and sick of masks that do nothing anyway. Have your groceries delivered!

You obviously don’t read. Masks d something. Read the Duke University study.

[Singerlady]

Originally Posted by sdeikenberry

Publix in Spanish Springs...people walk in with masks and then pull them down while shopping. I reported 3 people with pulled down masks to the manager, who was mostly unwilling to even listen to me...finally said he'd walk the aisles to check. My observation was he did not. I can't understand someone who wears a mask through the door only to pull it down when they think they've passed inspection. Good grief.

Sounds like my students 30 years ago!

[LeeChitty]

I see it coming.... Remember the days when anyone could smoke anywhere on an airplane? Then they made the smokers sit in back of the airplane. Then they banned smoking on air planes altogether, even the lavatories (which I agree with). Now masks are required for flying. Will this be the new norm? Yet, we have flown for many, many years without a mask.

There are many knowledgable, intellegent, qualified people out there that say wearing a mask has only a marginal benefit. A mask is no guarantee you will not get the flu. Your chances of getting the flu from contact is much greater than from the air you breath.
If you feel safer wearing a mask, then do so... or wait and vote for your favorite mask person on November 3rd. Also, if the "masked man" is elected, watch as your other personal freedoms continue to erode away.

Publix is a great store! I understand, for liability purposes, they "require" people to wear a mask. There is no federal or state law that requires wearing a mask, so enforcing "some peoples choice to wear a mask", is not up to the Publix police.

[Leadbone1]

Originally Posted by rmd2

I have found most of the people in the restaurants on Villages property are wearing masks. Outside of The Villages is a little more lax.

That’s ridiculous. I go in Villages restaurants all the time and people do not have their masks on because you cannot eat and drink with a mask on. They might wear them to walk in the door but then take them off as soon as they are seated. This whole thing has gotten totally bizarre and ridiculous. The CDC should just come out and be honest and tell everyone that these masks do nothing. And for a virus that is over 99% survivable, all this is totally unnecessary. The media has done a good job of turning so many people into paranoid idiots