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[Shanus]

Our mall was fairly crowded yesterday with all the sales/coupons available. Most people were masked...whether vaccinated or not. There was no way to social distance and I assume the non-vaccinated were being cautious. I had to wear a mask, as well since most smaller stores "suggested" a mask before enterting...small like L'Occitaine, boutique type stores and jewelry stores where sale's associates come closer to customers. 

It looked and felt so strange after walking freely and unmasked for many weeks.

[LTT1]

@Shanus 

Our apartment complex dropped the mask mandate last week.

It feels so simple now walking out of my apartment without a mask!

Making it out to my car (down a flight of stairs) with everything I need continues to be a challenge, especially considering each time I stepped out so far eith the wind was howling like a tsunami or last winter when the artic blasts kept me in!

[Eileen in Virginia]

We were in the Outer Banks 2 weeks ago when North Carolina's governor rescinded the mask requirement. Most stores and restaurants changed their signs to indicate that fully vaccinated customers and staff wouldn't be required to wear masks, so DH and I removed ours and kept one in our pockets. There was a small (about 15 stores) outlet mall that required everyone to wear a mask. I thought they'd forgotten to change their signs, so when I walked into the first store without a mask, the saleswoman immediately told me I had to wear a mask. I just pulled one out of my purse, but it felt weird after not wearing one for over a week. 

[LindaSal]

I am happy to see the stores are getting busier and people are getting out to restaurants, etc.  It is difficult however to know when to wear a mask or not.   I went to the grocery store on Friday and no masks required, then on over to the meat market where one was required???   We will still need to carry one for quite awhiile, I just wish it was the same rules everywhere as it just causes confusion and they wonder why people get upset!

[shoptilyadropagain]

I took Friday off and got up early to get groceries.  I didn't wear a mask at Wal-Mart or Meijer but found it surprising that so many of the shoppers were wearing them.  

[Pook]

I went to a larger grocery store in my area and those who were not vaccinated had to wear masks and the same message kept playing over the PA system stressing the importance for those not vaccinated to be honest and follow guidelines and wear masks until the 70%vaccination rate is reached.

[CrazyDaisy]

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@LindaSal wrote:

I am happy to see the stores are getting busier and people are getting out to restaurants, etc.  It is difficult however to know when to wear a mask or not.   I went to the grocery store on Friday and no masks required, then on over to the meat market where one was required???   We will still need to carry one for quite awhiile, I just wish it was the same rules everywhere as it just causes confusion and they wonder why people get upset!

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Have to agree this some places yes and some places no is a problem.  I was out this weekend and just walked by a store requiring a mask.  Was not going to dig for a mask in my purse.  Didn't need anything in that place that badly, especially since the store next door did not require one.

[CrazyDaisy]

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@Pook wrote:

I went to a larger grocery store in my area and those who were not vaccinated had to wear masks and the same message kept playing over the PA system stressing the importance for those not vaccinated to be honest and follow guidelines and wear masks until the 70%vaccination rate is reached.

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Think if I kept hearing that message while trying to shop I would shop somewhere else.

[mimomof4]

I guess I'm a big rule breaker.  Even stores which have a sign stating masks required - I don't wear a mask any longer.  Sorry but I'm not carrying a mask around with me.  If someone questions me I have my vaccination card.  

My guess is that everyone who is masked is vaccinated (unless you see kids with a mask and that is a whole other story).

[Shanus]

I was shocked since NC dropped the mask mandate awhile ago and how do we/they know who's vaccinated or not? It may come to carrying a card of proof to be allowed even in stores not masked. 

If someone is not vaccinated and chooses to not wear a mask, not my problem. What IS my issue is that it is making it necessary for me to remain masked in some areas.