We have been in a very fortunate position recently (probably not long-lived; so making most of it!) to have some expendable income to pay for some essential to be done around the house.
Think decorating, wallpapering (pre-lockdown) and some essential plumbing/roofing jobs etc...
We don't normally employ tradespeople (DH usually botches!) - but the two we have had so far have been wonderful and done really professional jobs.
They have worn masks, been mindful of distance and generally done their work professionally in difficult circumstances. We have been friendly, courteous and done everything we can to make them feel comfortable - tea breaks, sanitiser, own towels (if needed) etc..
So far so good - must be working as both are due to come back soon.
However, have had a visit from another tradesperson who has unsettled me - turned up with no mask (he is registered as are others; so not a "cowboy"). I was in two minds to let him in, but big house and ventilated - so thought (we're wearing masks so will be OK).
He did tour of house re jobs that need doing (about half an hour) and then left. Anyway he has come back with a reasonable quote for a tricky/essential job - we were happy with it. He gave us a quote (non-binding) and we said it sounds good - please send us more info re "product" and availability.
However I had "that feeling" and checked him out on social media - same picture as his profile for job - so know it's him. He is quite a prolific Covid conspiracist, anti-mask, anti-establishment, fake-newser etc...
I am no longer comfortable that he would/will take my family's health seriously. Equally I think his "worldview" is not mine - though in normal times this would not bother me (unless obviously extreme!)
So AIBU to say thanks but no thanks (would be comfortable explaining why if he asked - so not being evasive)?