Have You Been Around Anyone Who Did Something "Covid Irresponsible"?

[Keesha]

Sometimes things happen that we can't predict and I never thought that somebody would pull their mask down and blow a raspberry.

I had to look up what that meant. I had no idea it meant still their tongue out.
That’s not as bad as someone sneezing or coughing on you but it seems all actions by others are more obnoxious lately with the way things are. I feel bad for those who still have to go to work and follow distance and mask procedure. Some companies have incredibly high temperatures to deal with on top of all this. It would drive me nuts so I feel very fortunate.

 

[Ruthanne]

I had to look up what that meant. I had no idea it meant still their tongue out.
That’s not as bad as someone sneezing or coughing on you but it seems all actions by others are more obnoxious lately with the way things are. I feel bad for those who still have to go to work and follow distance and mask procedure. Some companies have incredibly high temperatures to deal with on top of all this. It would drive me nuts so I feel very fortunate.

It's not just sticking their tongue out @Keesha It's blowing air with the mouth with the tongue out very hard and emitting lots of spit. To me it is as bad as coughing on you if not worse.

I feel I'm becoming defensive and don't want to feel that way. So, that is all I have to say.

 

[Keesha]

It's not just sticking their tongue out @Keesha It's blowing air with the mouth with the tongue out very hard and emitting lots of spit. To me it is as bad as coughing on you if not worse.

I feel I'm becoming defensive and don't want to feel that way. So, that is all I have to say.

Oh. No I didn’t mean to belittle what you went through. I just had never heard of the term before and had to look it up and that was my way of trying to make you feel better. I’m sorry if you feel defensive. Next I’ll pretend to know what you were talking about.

 

[MarciKS]

Doing a medical standby at an Equestrian event with people from all over the world... at least 2 dozen NY tags spotted...
Even though its STATE mandated and the FACILITY rules.....
Only abot 10% of the people are wearing masks....

they just don't care. it's sad.

 

[Em in Ohio]

YES! As I just posted elsewhere: (a restaurant "counted on patrons' self-control. Now that cases are rising in so many places, it is obvious that signs and 'recommendations' are useless. Unfortunately for me and other elderly people, this means that our self-isolation may not come to an end in our lifetimes. Thanks, folks."

 

[StarSong]

It's not just sticking their tongue out @Keesha It's blowing air with the mouth with the tongue out very hard and emitting lots of spit. To me it is as bad as coughing on you if not worse.

I agree it's worse. Plus coughing is an involuntary reflex, this was not. This neighbor first pulled down her mask, then blew the raspberry.

I'd be giving this lady a wide berth from now on. Apology or not, her judgment is questionable.

 

[Sunny]

Back as far as March, people here were doing elbow bumps or just waving at each other, instead of hugging or shaking hands. We seem to be a very careful bunch here. There have been a few cases that I've heard of, but I really have no idea how many.

At the beginning, mask wearing seemed to be very much connected to which political party you voted for. That is no longer the case; now, everybody is wearing masks, even outdoors.

 

[Ruthanne]

YES! As I just posted elsewhere: (a restaurant "counted on patrons' self-control. Now that cases are rising in so many places, it is obvious that signs and 'recommendations' are useless. Unfortunately for me and other elderly people, this means that our self-isolation may not come to an end in our lifetimes. Thanks, folks."

I know what you mean and feel the same.

 

[Ruthanne]

I agree it's worse. Plus coughing is an involuntary reflex, this was not. This neighbor first pulled down her mask, then blew the raspberry.

I'd be giving this lady a wide berth from now on. Apology or not, her judgment is questionable.

I saw that lady last night sitting with the neighbors and I avoided her and all of them like the plague.

Plus the guy she raspberried at has terminal Cancer!

 

[StarSong]

@Ruthanne, somewhat similar situation:
My daughter texted me last night - her BFF (Mary) was with a friend (Jane) for over an hour on Tuesday. She learned yesterday afternoon that Jane's housemate daughter just texted positive. So Mary is very stressed out and is beating herself up like crazy.

Turns out that Jane was unmasked the entire time, Mary was mostly masked but not always, and they were inside - not outside.

Mary is in her late 30s, hubby in early 50s, both are significantly overweight and I believe he's diabetic. They married just a few years ago and struggled mightily to have a child. They are a charming couple with an adorable 3 year old son. Trust me when I tell you they'd give you the shirt off their backs if they thought you were in need.

Jane and Mary have both gotten Covid tests with results due Sunday or Monday. I can only imagine how upset Mary is with herself over this, especially since it took place in Los Angeles where masks have been mandated for months. Mary could easily have asked Jane to put on a mask, but she apparently did not.

This is how Covid spreads. We're each one "I'm not going to hassle this person over social distancing or masking up" incident away from being infected.