to think that this woman was very selfish

[littlemsattitude]

This morning at the petrol station she was in the shop with her husband, they walked round several of the aisles without buying anything and then she went with him to pay for the petrol, he was wearing a mask and she didn't. He paid for the petrol and they didn't buy anything else.

She should have waited in the car, there was no reason for them both to be in the shop

[WhatifIfeellikeacat]

If you wear a mask then you're protecting yourself. That should be enough for you. Also petrol station isn't overcrowded like Asda.

[littledrummergirl]

Are you serious! If she has a medical reason for not wearing a mask should she stay locked up at home until this is over, or did you want her to give an announcement about her medical needs to everyone in the shop.

Are you really so ignorant about the rules around mask wearing despite all of the publicity? Even Sainsburys do an announcement reminding people that some are exempt.

You aren't coming across as a very nice person op.

[littlemsattitude]

@littledrummergirl

Are you serious! If she has a medical reason for not wearing a mask should she stay locked up at home until this is over, or did you want her to give an announcement about her medical needs to everyone in the shop.

Are you really so ignorant about the rules around mask wearing despite all of the publicity? Even Sainsburys do an announcement reminding people that some are exempt.

You aren't coming across as a very nice person op.

Our local Sainsbury's tells you to wear a mask, they had staff on the door checking and only letting you in two at a time, they have signs on the shelves telling you to wear a mask and not to pick up products.

[LouisBalfour]

What you should do is mind your own business. You know nothing about her and your attitude stinks.

The mask requirement has really brought out the busy bodies.

[Chestergirl39]

@Blackberrycream

This is a bit of a pile on and really symptomatic of the mess we find ourselves in. Actually, I think you are right. It is selfish. It is putting others at risk and is a peculiarly British ( and also American seemingly) attitude to individual autonomy at the expense of concern and empathy for fellow citizens and community.
Yes, exemptions exist but really thinking about others and not yourself seems to be increasingly seen as optional. This looks certainly like an example of this. This makes light of very real reasons for exemptions. Nobody is exempt from concern for others.

Completely agree with you, the virtue signallers are out in force.

[Shaniac]

Fuck me when did mumsnet move to north korea?

[Tomatoesneedtoripen]

what is more annoying?
that she didnt wear a mask or that she didnt buy anything

[MrsxRocky]

I've seen a few tik toks where people are filming themselves verbally attacking those who aren't wearing a mask.
I think it's vile. I think the original poster is vile.
You have more chance of being knocked over than catching covid.

[Teateaandmoretea]

I've seen a few tik toks where people are filming themselves verbally attacking those who aren't wearing a mask.

And the ridiculous irony is that talking to someone increases the risk of catching it. But it isn’t about masks it’s about being vile.

I was watching some old ladies in Sainsbury’s today who stopped to chat, they leant in because they couldn’t hear wearing their masks 🤦🏻‍♀️. I then came home and read this....

www.theguardian.com/world/2020/sep/19/scientists-criticise-uks-hands-face-space-campaign-to-control-covid-19-coronavirus?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

[Crystal87]

Oh get a life for Gods sake.

[BetterCare]

I don't respond to posts very often but I am going to support you in this one.

I look after my Dad full time because he has Dementia so when I go out, I go to the little garage store so I can get around quickly and get home.

I have lost count the number of times I have been in there where there have been two or more people come in together and either one is not wearing a mask or all of them are not.

We can't live as we did and people need to think more. My Dad has barely left the house since February but I don't take him to places like this, even though he would love it because he wouldn't understand to keep his distance or maybe keep his mask on.

These places have barely any space if people don't need to shop or pay for petrol together then they shouldn't do it.

I understand that some people are exempt from wearing a mask but if you are with someone who can, surely it would make more sense and be more considerate to wait outside?

We are probably going to go back into some form of lockdown or greater restrictions and we are never going to get out of this until a greater amount of thought goes into our actions and the impact they can have.

[Henrysfakebarns]

I hope you called the police OP!

[TheGreatWave]

@RepeatSwan

I was expecting a more dramatic event to comment on than this

Yeah, I was like "what have I done, now?"

[nicky7654]

Funny how peoples attitude has changed. A few months back you would of all been saying she is spreading corona and how dare she even go into a shop. Now you think anyone who speaks out about not wearing a mask is a nazi ! 🙄

[caughtalightsneeze]

@nicky7654

Funny how peoples attitude has changed. A few months back you would of all been saying she is spreading corona and how dare she even go into a shop. Now you think anyone who speaks out about not wearing a mask is a nazi ! 🙄

No, I was definitely saying the same thing a few months ago as I am now.

This thread could easily have been almost 100% of replies agreeing with the OP. It just depends who reads and posts. You could post the same thread later this evening and get different answers.

[Singlewhiteguineapig]

This is the most boring OPs ever. I can’t believe how boring I was to read it and even worse to actually respond. I feel ashamed of myself

[AnnaSW1]

Maybe she was looking for something in particular to buy but didn't find it

Maybe she was exempt from wearing a mask.

Maybe a thousand different things.

Can't believe it's worth starting a thread about or something worth dwelling on.

[Kisskiss]

I think that it should be OK to question someone (politely) why they aren’t wearing a mask. And similarly ok for them to respond ( politely) the reasons why..
it’s difficult times, and people should wear masks if possible. If we self -regulate, it will make enforcement( think of the poor shop staff and transport network staff who have to play mask-nanny) much easier and help lower covid infections

[littlemsattitude]

@SquashedSpring

Did you really feel that she was putting your health at risk OP?

I sympathise if you did - you said that there were several isles in the petrol station and if I felt that my health was at risk I would have waited in one of them until she had gone past, while thinking that a few minutes waiting was a good trade off for keeping myself healthy.

Yes, I do. I am vulnerable and so are two of my DCs. I always wear a mask in shops and the DCs don't go in shops at all.

[Lex345]

We have to have some sort of normality when we are not in full lockdown, don't we? It isnt going away. I wear a mask, but I am lucky that it doesn't bother me or affect me as it can some, so I do it. If someone isnt wearing one, I assume they can't. I always go into the "big" shop with DH because its quicker, he likes to choose stuff and I meal plan, we scan and go, we have to live not just survive.

I am happy to curb social outings, gatherings, my household hasnt mixed with another since March until the children went back to school and we have travelled only for work, school or food shops, even when it was ok to do so-work in H&SC, trying to minimise risk to residents. But the one privilege I will keep is food shopping with DH.

[Teateaandmoretea]

@Kisskiss you get that engaging in unnecessary conversation is a bigger risk than someone minding their business and appropriately distancing without a mask?

[EveryPlanetHasAYorkshire]

Perhaps you should stay at home then OP.

[Happygogoat]

@Kisskiss

I think that it should be OK to question someone (politely) why they aren’t wearing a mask. And similarly ok for them to respond ( politely) the reasons why..
it’s difficult times, and people should wear masks if possible. If we self -regulate, it will make enforcement( think of the poor shop staff and transport network staff who have to play mask-nanny) much easier and help lower covid infections

What on earth business do strangers have asking people this? Do you routinely go around asking people personal questions about their physical or mental health? It's not polite and never will be, it's invasive and none of anyone's business.

[VainAbigail]

@nicky7654

Funny how peoples attitude has changed. A few months back you would of all been saying she is spreading corona and how dare she even go into a shop. Now you think anyone who speaks out about not wearing a mask is a nazi ! 🙄

The problem is that the op does not know if that woman was exempt. The op doesn’t know if that woman has a genuine medical reason NOT to be wearing a face covering. The OP is assuming that every person in the country can wear one, and not everyone can. I can’t see why the OP doesn’t realise this!

[MrsMayo]

@Kazakaren

Did it bother you that much that you had to post about it

I know, is this what it's come to?