Store clerks not wearing masks properly

debodun said:
The last two times I've been in the local grocery, I've seen produce clerks re-stocking displays who aren't wearing face masks properly. The last time he didn't have his nose covered. This morning, the one I saw had the mask completely tucked under his chin. Produce clerks, of all store workers, should be wearing masks. People may want to eat some fruits and veggies uncooked.
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No offense Deb but, did it ever occur to you he may have been taking a breather from that mask? I hate to say it but I don't think anyone has any idea what it's like to have to wear these things for an 8 or 12 hr shift. You all complain about how hard it is to breathe in them...why don't you put one on and wear it the whole day while you're running around cleaning house and running errands and don't take it off except to eat or get a drink. And see how well you fare.

It's a lot harder than it looks. Those masks are hot and hard to breathe in. You top that with busting your butt trying to work in them and you'll find out how hard it is to wear those things. And we do it to protect you. The consumer. I have asthma and COPD and a fast paced job in food service. It is extremely difficult to run your butt off in a mask that is cutting down on your air supply along with the two lung issues. At times it is a necessity to take a break and get some air. You have no clue what these people are experiencing in these masks 8 hrs a day.

For some they have terrible bad anxiety which makes those masks hard to wear. When you're having to suck air just to keep breathing and keep moving it is very difficult to deal with. So before you guys pass judgement on the mask wearers...try to keep in mind that some of us wear them the right way but, at some point we may need more air to keep from passing out just to protect you. :)
 

Aunt Marg said:
Oh, CeeCee, you don't know how much your post is music to my ears, as I thought maybe it was just my picky self critiquing how mickey-mouse and shoddy a good portion of the Plexiglas shields are. :)
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I think most grocers were trying to do what they could as quickly as they could. One of my mantras, which I've often quoted on SF, is Don't let the pursuit of perfection be the enemy of good enough.

If it turns out that stores decide to permanently shield cashiers and customers from one another, they'll eventually install more permanent structures.

But think about it. In just two months - from mid-March to beginning May - stores went from no barriers whatsoever, to masks for their cashiers, to masks and face shields, to masks and plexiglass shields plus floor markings to indicate 6' of social distancing between customers.

That's pretty impressive progress. They've been highly responsive to the problem and working hard to keep their employees and the public safe.
 
The glass "shields" are as entertaining as masks. Like....microscopic viruses wouldn't dare go around them or through those big openings in them. Even better: CVS has plastic sheets hanging from the ceiling - with large openings so the clerks can hand you your prescriptions.
If I was a virus, I'd say, "I'm not going through that opening; I never go where I'm not wanted." :LOL:
 

win231 said:
The glass "shields" are as entertaining as masks. Like....microscopic viruses wouldn't dare go around them or through those big openings in them. Even better: CVS has plastic sheets hanging from the ceiling - with large openings so the clerks can hand you your prescriptions.
If I was a virus, I'd say, "I'm not going through that opening; I never go where I'm not wanted." :LOL:
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The idea is to protect the cashiers from the spittle that comes from everyone's pie holes. You would understand if you could see the little flecks of grossness on the plexiglass at the end of the day. It's disgusting.
 
win231 said:
The glass "shields" are as entertaining as masks. Like....microscopic viruses wouldn't dare go around them or through those big openings in them. Even better: CVS has plastic sheets hanging from the ceiling - with large openings so the clerks can hand you your prescriptions.
If I was a virus, I'd say, "I'm not going through that opening; I never go where I'm not wanted." :LOL:
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@win231, I swear, you'd complain if they hung you with a new rope. :D
 
fmdog44 said:
Healthcare workers have been doing it for decades.
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Yes I know. I work in healthcare. And at some point during the course of the day a person has to breathe. I don't give a crap who you are or what field you work in. Do you understand that?

I will tell you something...I've noticed more frequent breaks to breathe among healthcare workers. I know there are some who think they know everything but, until you've had to do it...it's pointless to speculate. If it's not easy for you guys to wear one for a trip to the store then you have no right to nitpick or judge. Just be thankful they have the things on at all. At least some of us are trying.
 
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I agree. Some protection is better than none at all. If a few viruses can get through the hole in the shield, or if a store employee takes off the mask at intervals just to be able to breathe normally for a few seconds, that's still better than no protection at all. According to all I've read, this is a game of numbers. The more people are crowded together, and the longer the period of time, the more disease is being transmitted. Let's not lose the forest for the trees.
 
I went to Wal Mart yesterday and noticed a lot of people were no longer wearing masks. So what is it now? Are masks becoming passe´ already?
 
Butterfly said:
Depends on where you are, I guess. In my state masks are still mandatory when you are out in public.
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It's the same in New York state and compliance is almost universal from what I've seen in area stores.

Many people including me take a break when they leave the stores to get a little fresh air.

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I am getting mixed signals when it comes to the ratio of new cases to opening up businesses.
 

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