PaulC Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 On 11/09/2021 at 17:18, Genie said: I thought this too, 10-20% I’d say. yes about that around here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 On 11/09/2021 at 17:29, Davkaus said: Same here, I just got back from a supermarket in Nottingham and it was very low indeed. Think it depends where you go. Sainsbury's (Castle Marina) always seems to be pretty mask-heavy compared to Aldi (Edwalton). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted September 14, 2021 Moderator Share Posted September 14, 2021 6 minutes ago, bobzy said: Think it depends where you go. Sainsbury's (Castle Marina) always seems to be pretty mask-heavy compared to Aldi (Edwalton). There is definitely a social class / mask wearing correlation or at least there appears to be from my observations 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 18 minutes ago, bickster said: There is definitely a social class / mask wearing correlation or at least there appears to be from my observations Absolutely. I popped to a small shop in a ropey part of town earlier and I was the only person wearing a mask. I was getting looks too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Albrighton Posted September 14, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted September 14, 2021 From my own general observations, I’d say that mask wearing in supermarkets is more prevalent than in somewhere like Bull Ring or similar indoor shopping centre. Wearing masks at supermarkets obviously isn’t at the same level they were a month ago, but it seems like it’s the place people are more prepared to wear them. Not sure why that doesn’t translate to indoor shopping centres. I’d estimate it’s something like 50% in supermarkets (Lidl, Sainsbury’s are the most recent I’ve been in). And maybe 10-20% in the likes of the Bull Ring. Also, another curious thing I’ve seen. People on the train, not wearing a mask the entire journey. Arriving into New Street, as they’re leaving the train, they put a mask on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 58 minutes ago, Mark Albrighton said: From my own general observations, I’d say that mask wearing in supermarkets is more prevalent than in somewhere like Bull Ring or similar indoor shopping centre. Wearing masks at supermarkets obviously isn’t at the same level they were a month ago, but it seems like it’s the place people are more prepared to wear them. Not sure why that doesn’t translate to indoor shopping centres. I’d estimate it’s something like 50% in supermarkets (Lidl, Sainsbury’s are the most recent I’ve been in). And maybe 10-20% in the likes of the Bull Ring. Also, another curious thing I’ve seen. People on the train, not wearing a mask the entire journey. Arriving into New Street, as they’re leaving the train, they put a mask on. I generally wear mine where I find it hard to socially distance, which is mostly in a supermarket. I usually wear it in other shops but sometimes I don't really see much point if they're not busy. Same with train journeys, the ones I've been on have been largely empty so I don't put it on. I can see why people might do that then put one on getting off if it's likely there will be more people on the platforms or ticket machines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCDAN Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 37 minutes ago, sharkyvilla said: I generally wear mine where I find it hard to socially distance, which is mostly in a supermarket. I usually wear it in other shops but sometimes I don't really see much point if they're not busy. Same with train journeys, the ones I've been on have been largely empty so I don't put it on. I can see why people might do that then put one on getting off if it's likely there will be more people on the platforms or ticket machines. I'm sure people will put them on at the station because they are afraid a member of staff will stop and ask them to put one on and they are unlikely to be asked by someone while actually on the train. I personally haven't worn one since the rules were relaxed to make it optional, I've had both jabs and I'll be damned if i am helping to protect people who don't fancy the jab at this point. I'm still aware of my distances to older people for example and wouldn't get within 1 metre of someone at a supermarket pre pandemic anyway. I don't take much public transport so thankfully haven't had the issue of sharing a train seat or bus seat with someone yet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 #sackwhitty is trending on Twitter because of the whole "12-15 year olds" thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 30 minutes ago, lapal_fan said: #sackwhitty is trending on Twitter because of the whole "12-15 year olds" thing. Yet not sacking Boris for everything he’s done is a thing too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 33 minutes ago, lapal_fan said: #sackwhitty is trending on Twitter because of the whole "12-15 year olds" thing. From people who think it should be happening faster/more comprehensively, or from people who think it shouldn't happen at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 11 minutes ago, HanoiVillan said: From people who think it should be happening faster/more comprehensively, or from people who think it shouldn't happen at all? People who think he's the antichrist set out to kill "our children". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 1 minute ago, lapal_fan said: People who think he's the antichrist set out to kill "our children". There aren't half some idiots out there. It's possible to think it might not be the best use of doses without immediately leaping to the conclusion that it's an evil conspiracy, but obviously they haven't figured that out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ml1dch Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 Go home 2021, you're drunk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 2 hours ago, ml1dch said: Go home 2021, you're drunk I think people might enjoy this part of the conversation at least: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowychap Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 10 hours ago, stuart_75 said: I just replied, "it's a good idea to have it, the experts and evidence says so" Do they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted September 15, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted September 15, 2021 Just when I thought I couldn't detest Nicki Minaj anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seat68 Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 46 minutes ago, sidcow said: Just when I thought I couldn't detest Nicki Minaj anymore. I think you may have fallen into her trap of her being taken literally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted September 15, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted September 15, 2021 49 minutes ago, Seat68 said: I think you may have fallen into her trap of her being taken literally. Ah yeah, sorry. she was just making an ironic light hearted attempt to destabilise the vaccination programme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seat68 Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 3 minutes ago, sidcow said: Ah yeah, sorry. she was just making an ironic light hearted attempt to destabilise the vaccination programme. It's Nicki Minaj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seat68 Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 6 minutes ago, sidcow said: Ah yeah, sorry. she was just making an ironic light hearted attempt to destabilise the vaccination programme. I know you are unlikely to but read her Twitter timeline. I never thought I would see the day when I am sticking up for Nicki Minaj but here we are. She appears to have been misreported, misquoted and in addition her tweets took literally. I am not saying she isn't a jackass, but currently, for why she is trending, I think it's maybe off the mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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