Coronavirus in Massachusetts (Boston: how much, house, allergies)

[massnative71]

Originally Posted by jbgusa

msRB311 nailed it. It doesn't affect me directly but it looks strange. The only way it effects me is that somehow it's an indirect statement that I "don't care" or am callous. As late as last fall I overheard staff in my office saying "he doesn't mask, doesn't take any precautions, only cares about himself."

Do you hear voices in your head? If you truly feel that what another dons is an affront to yourself, you likely have some underlying guilt issues that would be best addressed by a professional.



Regardless of how "strange" it might look, I'd probably rather see what msRB311 saw than the woman in pajamas and slippers or the beer belly dude in a wife beater (or a multitude of other outfits I am subjected to out in public). But neither really have any effect on me. Now the jerk taking up an entire aisle with their one carriage...


Growing older, one of the greatest things I've learned is to not dwell on those things that don't affect me at all. It amazes me how some never achieve this milestone.

[msRB311]

I think the fact remains that the woman in the mask is afraid of getting sick and that seems to irk some people.

[massnative71]

Originally Posted by msRB311

I think the fact remains that the woman in the mask is afraid of getting sick and that seems to irk some people.

Correct. And that I find more strange than the woman being cautious (whether it's excessive or not).

[newenglandgal123]

Originally Posted by msRB311

I saw a woman in the grocery store today in a big winter coat, hood and mask covering most of her face. It doesn't affect me at all other than I notice it and it looks bizarre to me. If someone else thinks that looks completely normal at this point then good for them.

It did feel a little winterish outside today lol maybe they were cold?!

[massnative71]

Originally Posted by newenglandgal123

It did feel a little winterish outside today lol maybe they were cold?!

Especially if one has health issues going on.

Heck I know some perfectly healthy, but thin blooded people who will be wearing a jacket while I am down to a t-shirt. Whatever.

[newenglandgal123]

Originally Posted by massnative71

Do you hear voices in your head? If you truly feel that what another dons is an affront to yourself, you likely have some underlying guilt issues that would be best addressed by a professional.



Regardless of how "strange" it might look, I'd probably rather see what msRB311 saw than the woman in pajamas and slippers or the beer belly dude in a wife beater (or a multitude of other outfits I am subjected to out in public). But neither really have any effect on me. Now the jerk taking up an entire aisle with their one carriage...


Growing older, one of the greatest things I've learned is to not dwell on those things that don't affect me at all. It amazes me how some never achieve this milestone.

Yes, the jerks that take up the aisle with their carriage are annoying as anything....I experienced that earlier today. I did witness some considerate people in the parking lot though who actually brought their carts back to the corral and they weren't that close to the corral either.....so that was a refreshing change vs those who just leave them to blow in the wind and then they ding a nearby car.


I did see a handful of people wearing masks in the store too....it didn't bother me.

[jbgusa]

Originally Posted by massnative71

Correct. And that I find more strange than the woman being cautious (whether it's excessive or not).

Or unless she's trying to shame others.

[msRB311]

It just looked weird seeing someone in a winter coat with a mask on in the grocery store in June.

[suzy_q2010]

Originally Posted by jbgusa

Or unless she's trying to shame others.

It is much more likely that she is concerned about her own health.

[massnative71]

Originally Posted by jbgusa

Or unless she's trying to shame others.

All I have to say is that if this lady is undergoing cancer treatment or at high risk for some other reason, that she does what she needs to protect herself even if it risks hurting your feelings.