Almost Had A Run-In With A Karen Today - But Kept My Cool And Didn't Engage....

[global1]

Just finished an exam at my Dr's Office. Office rules are that everyone is required to wear a mask. I was at the front desk paying my bill when this lady about 45 - 55 y/o came in to the front desk - without a mask - and said she was there for her appointment with the Dr.

The receptionist told the lady that she needed to wear a mask and the lady replied "I don't need to. I had Covid and I have the antibodies."

Now if I was the receptionist I would have said - sorry lady - these are the office rules - you come back when you have a mask on.

Instead - she said - well we don't have a mask we can give you - and she proceeded to call on of the other office people - to escort this lady to a Guest Waiting Room.

When I heard this lady say she had Covid and has the antibodies and didn't need a mask - I made it very visible that I was upset and I deliberately move back about three more feet between us. I made sure that she saw that I did that. Now I was about 8-9 feet away from her.

Now I could have engaged her and got into it with her - and I probably should have - but in this last 18 months I've completely lost patience with and just don't trust anyone anymore. I'm becoming a old man curmudgeon.

I couldn't wait to get out of that office and back in my car.

This lady wore the fact that she had Covid and didn't need to wear a mask - like a badge of honor. She acted very proud that she was able to say that to the receptionist.

I'm sorry - if it were my business - I would have kicked this woman out.

[DURHAM D]

1. When I hear some Republican ass say that they have had covid I ask them

"When did you have the anti-bodies test? How much did it cost? "

[Beachnutt]

2. she'll probably be dead in a cpl months

sad but true...
culling the herd

[abqtommy]

3. I'd like to share my personal coping mechanism and that is when I'm in this situation I

imagine that I flip them the bird or spit in their face. Then I take the thought for the deed and go
merrily on my way.

[Shermann]

4. I'd tell her getting the illness is just like getting the vaccine

...you need two doses to get the full protective effect.

[Bear Creek]

11. Case Western research

https://www.news-medical.net/news/20210608/No-point-vaccinating-those-whoe28099ve-had-COVID-19-Findings-of-Cleveland-Clinic-study.aspx

Just for information.

The mask should have been worn if the office required them. The hospital in the area and associated doctors offices where I am at will not let anybody enter without them.

[Mr.Bill]

5. What jumped out at me in this story

is the Doctor's office didn't have a mask to give her? Really?

The fucking pizza parlor where I live has masks to give out.

[global1]

6. I Thought The Same And I Just Wanted To Get Out Of The Place....nt

[Mr.Bill]

7. You were right not to confront her.

It's their office and it's their job to enforce mask rules, not yours as a patient. I would send a letter to the doctor and inform him/her of what happened and how you didn't think it was handled properly and it made you uncomfortable.

[Catherine Vincent]

8. Agree!

[TNNurse]

9. I do not confront people like this,

I suspect they are armed.

[jmbar2]

10. I have a Drs appointment tomorrow

They called me today to screen for any symptoms or exposures to Covid. Then they asked if I had ANY PROBLEM wearing a mask for the ENTIRE TIME I am in the building.

No ma'am, I have NO problem with it. Thanks for keeping us safe.