I went to a restaurant/bar last night with my GF. The host told us they’re running behind and they can seat us in about 20 minutes and they’ll buy us a drink on the house at the bar. We go to the bar and they have chairs in clusters of two a few feet apart. I see this couple standing near two chairs both with masks on. I walk over without a mask (because why would I wear a mask when I’m about to drink and eat in a restaurant) and I politely ask the lady if they’re using the chair. She turns and looks at me and let’s put a loud “UGH” and air stiff arms me and grabs her guy and drags him to the other side of the bar. The c unt just stood there giving me dirty looks the entire time.
I loudly say “they must be Biden supporters” and the entire bar erupts into laughter.
Why the fuck are you leaving the house and heading to a restaurant/bar of all places if you’re so fucking scared of Corona?
I gather this wasn't a restaurant in Oregon.
"Masks, face shields and face coverings are currently required statewide for offices and indoor public spaces (for example, grocery stores, pharmacies, public transit, personal services providers, restaurants, bars, retail stores, and more). In addition, face coverings are required in outdoor public spaces when physical distancing is not possible.
Children age 5 and up are required to wear a face covering. People with a disability or medical condition may request accommodation from the business if they cannot wear one.
Oregon’s gradual reopening does not mean the COVID-19 pandemic is over. Until further notice, restaurants and bars that reopen must:
Continue physical distancing measures for employees and customers
Require everyone to wear face coverings
Ensure tables are spaced at least 6 feet apart so that at least 6 feet between parties is maintained, including when customers approach or leave tables.
Limit parties to 10 people or fewer."
The few restaurants and bars I've visited, do not allow any seating at the bar. In fact one bar has a Plexiglas barrier and no bar stools. I think it is because a bar is only a couple of feet wide at best, so there is no way to maintain social distancing between the servers and the customers.
These rules for restaurants and bars are interesting in that it is pretty hard to follow them. Obviously you cannot eat or drink with a mask on and yet you must wear one to enter the establishment and until you are seated. Most people put their masks back on as they leave their table. The one bar I went to, won't take your order at the bar unless you have your mask on. Restaurants are a little more lax because the servers check on you to see if you need a refill and/or if your meal is okay. They wear a mask at all times. But most customers don't put their masks back on to answer the server.
One evening I went to the liquor store, got to the door and realized I'd neglected to put a mask on. It was right before closing. The clerk saw me and said it was okay to come in to make my purchase as there was no one else in the store. I went back to the car and got the mask anyway. Didn't want someone to get fired because of my carelessness.
No doubt some Getbiggers will say to ignore the requirements, it's not like you are going to be arrested if you break them. Of course, you may not get served either. It seems silly to get into a hassle over wearing a mask. There are much more important things to worry or get upset about.
