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Kicked out of half price books for lack of mask
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Posted on 01/13/2022 2:55:32 PM PST by algore

I ordered a Haynes car manual for my kid, but he never got it and I cannot even find the order, so I decided to stop at Half Price books to see if they had one.

I walked in and the one of the employees saw me and made a noise like he is being strangled, another one said "You have to have a mask, there are some right there" I said no thanks, "If you don't put on a mask you cannot be in the store"

I said really loudly It's ok I am just looking for your Security Theater section. The customers laugh

I considered ignoring the employees and just looking for what I wanted, but the cop shop is right next door and I am pretty sure they were ready to dial 911.

One of the employees asked what I wanted and offered to go look as long as I waited outside.

A few minutes later he came out and said they don't have but there is one at another store and he can have it transferred.

I notice he is wearing 2 masks so I asked him Are you really wearing 2 masks? and he said Why yes, yes I am

I just started laughing and walked away


TOPICS: Books/Literature
KEYWORDS: halfpricebooks; masks; maskwhining; vanity
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1 posted on 01/13/2022 2:55:32 PM PST by algore
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To: algore

Let them know you don’t deal with science deniers. You will never shop there again and leave a bad review…but just about service.


2 posted on 01/13/2022 2:57:19 PM PST by mikelets456
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To: algore

I don’t watch Television so the Mask isn’t going to help me.


3 posted on 01/13/2022 2:58:32 PM PST by eyeamok (founded in cynicism, wrapped in sarcasm)
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To: algore

The one here doesn’t care. The signs are up but only a small percentage of people actually wear one.


4 posted on 01/13/2022 2:58:39 PM PST by nonliberal (Trump 2024. Burn it down.)
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To: algore

You would think that retail boom stores that survived the Amazon onslaught would be a little bit more accommodating to their customer base. They deserve to go out of business.


5 posted on 01/13/2022 3:00:03 PM PST by WMarshal ("Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither.")
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To: eyeamok

When I watch football on TV I always mask up just in case a virus is carried into my house via my internet line. You can not be to safe. /S


6 posted on 01/13/2022 3:01:11 PM PST by cpdiii (CANE CUTTER-DECKHAND-ROUGHNECK-OILFIELD CONSULTANT-GEOLOGIST-PILOT-PHARMACIST )
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To: algore

Missing the WHERE


7 posted on 01/13/2022 3:01:15 PM PST by George from New England
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You should have told him to put a plastic bag over those 2 masks for extra safety


8 posted on 01/13/2022 3:01:28 PM PST by mrmeyer (You can't conquer a free man; the most you can do is kill him. Robert Heinlein)
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To: algore
Free thinking deplorable. Don't feed these people with your business.

Masks are 2020 yard signs.

9 posted on 01/13/2022 3:01:40 PM PST by blackdog (# We Are Corn-Pop)
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10 posted on 01/13/2022 3:02:00 PM PST by LibWhacker
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11 posted on 01/13/2022 3:02:45 PM PST by Travis McGee (EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com)
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You should have explained about how you owned the place.
That’s why you get to make the rules there.
When you own it, you make the rules.

You DO own the place, right?

Can those folks come into YOUR house and make rules?
No. Because they don’t own it, do they?


12 posted on 01/13/2022 3:02:57 PM PST by humblegunner (Ain't drownin', Just wavin'...)
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To: algore
I once got kicked out of a sub shop for not having a mask. I was standing right next to in-store diners--all eating with out a mask, because duh.

I've never been back

13 posted on 01/13/2022 3:03:03 PM PST by ShadowAce (Linux - The Ultimate Windows Service Pack )
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To: algore

Good job. Ridicule is now you deal with fools.


14 posted on 01/13/2022 3:03:48 PM PST by Levy78
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To: algore

Most of the employees of the Half-Price Books near me seem to be snotty little millennials.


15 posted on 01/13/2022 3:04:15 PM PST by Steve_Seattle
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To: algore

Wear a half-price cloth mask that is ineffective in stopping the virus. Covering your nose with a mask is optional.


16 posted on 01/13/2022 3:05:52 PM PST by windsorknot
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To: algore
But THE MASK protects you. and gets you dates with hot chicks.

17 posted on 01/13/2022 3:05:55 PM PST by Waverunner (I'd like to welcome our new overlords, say hello to my little friend)
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To: algore

I’m deeply suspicious of the value of masks. In fact, I won’t wear one. But I’m also respectful of property rights. If a store employee tells me to put on a mask, I don’t get upset or offended. I just smile, then leave. It’s their store. No different than “No shoes, no service.”

Of course they just lost my business. If they’re okay with that, so am I.


18 posted on 01/13/2022 3:06:27 PM PST by Leaning Right (The steal is real.)
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To: algore

Half Price Books has always been a left of leftie concern. Used to shop there but couldn’t stand their pierced, tatted, purple-haired dyke employees.

Not the least bit surprised they are living in the past like this.


19 posted on 01/13/2022 3:06:43 PM PST by fwdude (My pronouns are "F*ck, Joe, Biden." Use them when addressing me or else. )
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To: mrmeyer
You should have told him to put a plastic bag over those 2 masks for extra safety

No, duct tape. I always offer to apply it.

20 posted on 01/13/2022 3:07:45 PM PST by fwdude (My pronouns are "F*ck, Joe, Biden." Use them when addressing me or else. )
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