Pretty sure the correct response is “eff off, soy boy”.
Comply no more.
I do not curse, I would just say “no” and then ask him if he knows Jesus Christ as his savior. I am always amazed at how many people stop talking to me after that question.
Although I have made some wonderful acquaintances that way too.
Has anyone looked up the stats for people naming their baby Karen in 2021 compared to 2019?
Wrong answer/response.
"Look, Karen. Bother me again and we'll have a problem. Touch me and I'll make you one sorry bitch."
Replace earbud and look elsewhere for a seat.
I enjoy speaking Hebrew at such moments and feigning inability to speak English.
PATH trains have loosened up considerable as well. I’d say over 50% are not wearing masks now.
A real cool look back at him with a reply of "They don't work, dumbass", and look down to you book and continue reading.
You showed better restraint than I would have. I’m glad I don’t live in a place where “masks are still required.”
Those warped little power-trippers would get on my last nerve in a hurry, especially if it was pointing at its stupid mask.

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Idiots are best ignored. If that didn’t work, then I’m going with “Make Me”.
I live in the heart of Broward county FL. A couple weekends ago at the market, a lady had TWO masks on. I kid you not.
The first time someone did that to me I faked coughed in his face and he immediately left the area. I haven’t had to do that again.
This story reminds me of how I learned to handle busy bodies, creeps, etc. on planes, trains, busses, etc. I was traveling from Belize in Central America back in the early 1980s. There were many Cuban and Soviet soldiers on the plane. I was sick to my stomach, and they started asking, gesturing for me to change seats with one of them. Even though I am fluent in Spanish, I pretended to not understand. They persisted, so I took out the air sickness bag that is stored behind each seat. As I opened it up, they all ceased trying to interact with me.
Since then, I have used that ploy on several flights when the person(s) nearby would not be quiet. Works every time.
He’s definitely sounds like a sodomite Sam.
Male Karens are called Gavins.
Had guy at Walmart pointing to his masked face than mine. I asked if I could help him with something. He asked, did I leave my mask in my car? I said no. It’s in my pocket and walked away
You should have said, "Why? Doesn't YOURS work?" If you think it does, why are you bothering ME? If you think it doesn't, WHY are you wearing it??
Try this. Slowly turn your head to the right, fix in them with your left eye. Evidence a very sight repetitive tic. Occasionally lift an eyebrow and gently nod your head up and down, as if your listening to an unsafe voice. Very, very slowly develop a subtle slack-jawed grin. Do this slowly, deliberately while maintaining subtlety. Watch how fast your new fiend leaves the area.
I would have told him to go entertain himself.