What's the weirdest request you've seen to deal with COVID-19?

[bcla]

Today I was in line at a CVS store with my kid. Now, the woman (older - I'd think late 60s) in front of me was kind of staring at me and then asked me "Could you stand back?" She was at the counter right where the card reader was and we were not quite at the check stand. I'd estimate we were at least 8 feet from her. So we walked back about another two feet. Then she wanted us to stand back a little more to where there was a line on the carpet. We did it, but at that point we were about 12 feet from her.

"Thank you."

I'm not sure exactly what she was thinking. We weren't crowding her. We were masked as required by all state/county orders. And she was about 2 feet from the cashier, although there was a plexiglas barrier, although sometimes it wasn't between her and the cashier.

The really weird think is that after she was done, she didn't want her receipt. Anyone who has shopped enough at CVS with their ExtraCare loyalty program knows that it gives discounts and occasionally the receipt will have an "ExtraBucks" rewards that are almost good as cash. In her case the cashier said that it was worth $24, and she said that she didn't want it. That seemed really weird.

 

[ronandannette]

My weird one was very early on, back in late March probably when everything was very new. I parked next to another car at the grocery store in the normal fashion (both of us within the lines) and when I came out the people in the other car were there loading their groceries. The lady made a very snide comment about me not leaving 2 meters between our vehicles, which was her expectation of proper social distancing.

 

[nw6675]

This is kind of a flip to what you asked, but I get Walmart groceries delivered weekly. Twice I have had to complain about the same driver because instead of following the contactless delivery instructions from Walmart and the ones I type in to leave on the porch...she rings my doorbell and insists I take her personal insulated bags in my house, unload and bring them to her. And she ARGUES with me when I tell her, no its contactless just leave the plastic bags on the porch! Walmart had to call her and explain to her why she was wrong.

I realize that my groceries have been handled by multiple people in the delivery process, a risk I choose to take. But unexpectedly finding my groceries have been in bags handled by and inside of the homes of all the customers before me....yuck.

 

[prairie_girl]

Today I was in line at a CVS store with my kid. Now, the woman (older - I'd think late 60s) in front of me was kind of staring at me and then asked me "Could you stand back?" She was at the counter right where the card reader was and we were not quite at the check stand. I'd estimate we were at least 8 feet from her. So we walked back about another two feet. Then she wanted us to stand back a little more to where there was a line on the carpet. We did it, but at that point we were about 12 feet from her.

"Thank you."

I'm not sure exactly what she was thinking. We weren't crowding her. We were masked as required by all state/county orders. And she was about 2 feet from the cashier, although there was a plexiglas barrier, although sometimes it wasn't between her and the cashier.

The really weird think is that after she was done, she didn't want her receipt. Anyone who has shopped enough at CVS with their ExtraCare loyalty program knows that it gives discounts and occasionally the receipt will have an "ExtraBucks" rewards that are almost good as cash. In her case the cashier said that it was worth $24, and she said that she didn't want it. That seemed really weird.

Maybe she was more concerned about you seeing her PIN for her bank card or something.

 

[Christine]

Not anything weird, but when I have had a dental appointment, they now make me pre-rinse with some peroxide solution. It was nasty and I'll be going again this week so I'm sure I'll have to do it again. I'm not sure if it's overkill or not.

 

[Starport Seven-Five]

The really weird think is that after she was done, she didn't want her receipt. Anyone who has shopped enough at CVS with their ExtraCare loyalty program knows that it gives discounts and occasionally the receipt will have an "ExtraBucks" rewards that are almost good as cash. In her case the cashier said that it was worth $24, and she said that she didn't want it. That seemed really weird.

It's an extra piece of paper that has been handled by the cashier and that's not the only place you can get your extrabucks. I am not a fan of unnecessary receipts either (my post office is horrible about it).

 

[disneychrista]

Haven't really had any weird requests but I agree with the lady. 6 feet is NOT enough distance for me, 10 - 12 is what I feel comfortable with. But it is also why I avoid stores as much as possible.

 

[Colleen27]

FWIW, you can set your account to get ExtraBucks delivered digitally now. I never take my receipt from CVS anymore either, because I know there will be a copy of it in my inbox with a link to send any rewards directly back to my card.

I think the oddest experience I had was with a drive-thru worker asking me to have my passenger put on a mask before she handed me out my food. There was probably more face-to-face exposure in her request than if she'd said nothing and simply put my food in the box they're using for their ridiculous "touchless" pickup (which is itself one of the more annoying pandemic precautions - the worker touches the bag to put it in the tray and then has to move in slow-mo to ensure any drinks in there don't fall over before I can lift them out, but somehow that's meant to be safer than just handing it over).

 

[bcla]

It's an extra piece of paper that has been handled by the cashier and that's not the only place you can get your extrabucks. I am not a fan of unnecessary receipts either (my post office is horrible about it).

The cashier just handled all the items she bought. And once it gets printed out on a receipt, there’s no way to reprint it.

 

[LuvOrlando]

Today I was in line at a CVS store with my kid. Now, the woman (older - I'd think late 60s) in front of me was kind of staring at me and then asked me "Could you stand back?" She was at the counter right where the card reader was and we were not quite at the check stand. I'd estimate we were at least 8 feet from her. So we walked back about another two feet. Then she wanted us to stand back a little more to where there was a line on the carpet. We did it, but at that point we were about 12 feet from her.

"Thank you."

I'm not sure exactly what she was thinking. We weren't crowding her. We were masked as required by all state/county orders. And she was about 2 feet from the cashier, although there was a plexiglas barrier, although sometimes it wasn't between her and the cashier.

The really weird think is that after she was done, she didn't want her receipt. Anyone who has shopped enough at CVS with their ExtraCare loyalty program knows that it gives discounts and occasionally the receipt will have an "ExtraBucks" rewards that are almost good as cash. In her case the cashier said that it was worth $24, and she said that she didn't want it. That seemed really weird.

You were in CVS, maybe she is sick and didn't want you or your child to catch Covid from her, if I was sick I would be terrified of spreading it.

 

[MomOfDisneyPrincess]

You were in CVS, maybe she is sick and didn't want you or your child to catch Covid from her, if I was sick I would be terrified of spreading it.

Possibly, but I hope not. She's be pretty irresponsible and ignoring ALL the rules of Covid to be out shopping when she knows she has Covid. CVS offers delivery orders and you can also get common OTC items through the drive through. No need to pollute everyone's airspace inside the store if you are sick.

 

[oompa_lumpia]

This is one of those situations where I'll take an inconsistent strategy over no strategy at all. We're all still learning and fighting old habits.

 

[JenBush]

Hmm, that’s definitely odd. I would think someone that afraid of being near people would opt for contactless pick up or delivery.

 

[aprilchem]

Today I was in line at a CVS store with my kid. Now, the woman (older - I'd think late 60s) in front of me was kind of staring at me and then asked me "Could you stand back?" She was at the counter right where the card reader was and we were not quite at the check stand. I'd estimate we were at least 8 feet from her. So we walked back about another two feet. Then she wanted us to stand back a little more to where there was a line on the carpet. We did it, but at that point we were about 12 feet from her.

"Thank you."

I'm not sure exactly what she was thinking. We weren't crowding her. We were masked as required by all state/county orders. And she was about 2 feet from the cashier, although there was a plexiglas barrier, although sometimes it wasn't between her and the cashier.

The really weird think is that after she was done, she didn't want her receipt. Anyone who has shopped enough at CVS with their ExtraCare loyalty program knows that it gives discounts and occasionally the receipt will have an "ExtraBucks" rewards that are almost good as cash. In her case the cashier said that it was worth $24, and she said that she didn't want it. That seemed really weird.

I guess I don't see the harm in this. She asked for the amount of personal space that made her feel comfortable, and it doesn't seem like an unusual request to me. Maybe she's an epidemiologist or virologist or something.

As for receipts, I never take them these days either.

 

[LuvOrlando]

Possibly, but I hope not. She's be pretty irresponsible and ignoring ALL the rules of Covid to be out shopping when she knows she has Covid. CVS offers delivery orders and you can also get common OTC items through the drive through. No need to pollute everyone's airspace inside the store if you are sick.

If you need a prescription and don't have a car you need to go. Not sure where the OP lives but there are communities where they don't do drop off, also if things are busy and your medicine has no buffer of extra days, or say the Dr was late getting it in or something and you can't wait for the mail you are stuck. Things don't always go smoothly, this is why I avoid pharmacies as much as possible. When people in a pharmacy or medical setting want me to stay back or if. someone is off in a corner I generally assume it's for my protection.

 

[Christine]

If you need a prescription and don't have a car you need to go. Not sure where the OP lives but there are communities where they don't do drop off, also if things are busy and your medicine has no buffer of extra days, or say the Dr was late getting it in or something and you can't wait for the mail you are stuck. Things don't always go smoothly, this is why I avoid pharmacies as much as possible.

Not just that, but some prescriptions don't allow drop off. I am *loving* the 2 day free delivery that CVS is offering and have used it. However, ADHD medication cannot be provided that way. Additionally, I'll be getting painkillers for an upcoming surgery and I will have to go in to get them (my CVS is inside Target).

 

[Kestryl]

Haven't really had any weird requests but I agree with the lady. 6 feet is NOT enough distance for me, 10 - 12 is what I feel comfortable with. But it is also why I avoid stores as much as possible.

That, and people as a whole are incredibly bad at understanding just how far 6 feet is. Some think “this is 6 feet” when they’re really 3 feet away. A few think “this is 6 feet” when really it’s 10.

 

[Kae]

I guess I don't see the harm in this. She asked for the amount of personal space that made her feel comfortable, and it doesn't seem like an unusual request to me. Maybe she's an epidemiologist or virologist or something.

As for receipts, I never take them these days either.

She needs to stay home, if you are that uncomfortable going out stay home.

 

[aprilchem]

She needs to stay home, if you are that uncomfortable going out stay home.

She needs to completely stay home because she wants a bit more space than someone else does? That seems like a pretty extreme proclamation to me.

 

[LuvOrlando]

Not just that, but some prescriptions don't allow drop off. I am *loving* the 2 day free delivery that CVS is offering and have used it. However, ADHD medication cannot be provided that way. Additionally, I'll be getting painkillers for an upcoming surgery and I will have to go in to get them (my CVS is inside Target).

One my my friend's has a son who gets a special prescription for ADHD from Hershey medical center and there have been times she had to drive all the way there to get the paper prescription because something got mixed up with timing. I guess it's one of those things that is easily misunderstood unless you have direct experience.

As for me, if someone asks me to stand back 10 feet I'll give you 20.