I went to the pharmacy today, and the cashier, coughed, loosely putting her naked elbow in front of her face. I immediately retracted instinctively- the first time without a mask myself, and she gave me a dirty look.
I apologized, saying I was paranoid (which I am not, we have a fucking pandemic and you cough in my direction). Then I felt shame for my weakness and not telling her she should be wearing a mask if she coughs, but shut up.
And then she coughed again, this time towards her colleague, in order to avoid me.
I held my breath and nodded thank you, took my pills, and skedaddled out of there.
Why is it so hard for some people to understand, that even if they don't believe in Covid, a lot of us do? It is only kindness to not fuck with our brains, just because they are between us and our medication, or treatment.
Am I asking too much?
PS: I was tested negatively for COVID-19 2 days ago so if I get it, it will be her.
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