Kicked out of a Hardware/Feed store becuse of my age!

[Danny188]

Um, you do know you're not supposed to post your age on BYC?

 

[humblehillsfarm]

Humm mabey I would get different reactions if the sign said no one over 60 in the store becuse they are at a higher risk or no racial or ethnic minorities becuse they are also SUPPOSEDLY at a higher risk (look on the CDC page and decide for yourself not being racist just proving my point) JUST like they are doing to teens and kids they are putting them in a group and stereotyping them that they are spreading the disease by hanging out with other kids, could it be true yes but are some of the other this listed above also true yes. The virus isn't that bad for kids and teens, yes it's not good for a kid to get sick but what's the difference if its an adult or kid .I might get reported for writing this post and it could get deleted but come on this just isn't fair if they said no racial or ethic minorities in the building the local newspaper would jump on that and call them racist and they wouldn't get any business.

Sorry you're dealing with this. The average 14 year old is certainly mature enough to deal with these new rules, so perhaps the rule is a little tight. On the other hand, most 14 year olds are accompanied by their parents, so by limiting the age of customers, they can limit the number of people in the store. We are all doing our best to stay safe, but this virus is scary and new so we make new rules to try to keep ourselves safe without knowing if those rules are the RIGHT rules. Try to see it from their side. They are doing what they think is best to keep their employees and their customers safe. The rule won't be around forever. I can see how you would think you should be an exception because you are a regular customer, but as another commentor said, this would be very unfair to other customers. The easiest way to deal with a rule is to follow it 100%, because bending the rules gets people in trouble. The poor gal who has to turn away customers probably isn't happy to have to deal with angry people all day either, but if she bends the rules she could lose her job.

We are all doing our best in these times of uncertainty. A little patience and good grace goes a long way. Unfortunately part of life, even as an adult, involves dealing with rules that you don't like. I don't like driving the speed limit, but I know it keeps myself, and most importantly, other drivers, safe!

 

[ShrekDawg]

Sorry you're dealing with this. The average 14 year old is certainly mature enough to deal with these new rules, so perhaps the rule is a little tight. On the other hand, most 14 year olds are accompanied by their parents, so by limiting the age of customers, they can limit the number of people in the store. We are all doing our best to stay safe, but this virus is scary and new so we make new rules to try to keep ourselves safe without knowing if those rules are the RIGHT rules. Try to see it from their side. They are doing what they think is best to keep their employees and their customers, safe. The rule won't be around forever. I can see how you would think you should be an exception because you are a regular customer, but as another commentor said, this would be very unfair to other customers. The easiest way to deal with a rule is to follow it 100%, because bending the rules gets people in trouble. The poor gal who has to turn away customers probably isn't happy to have to deal with angry people all day either, but if she bends the rules she could lose her job.

We are all doing our best in these times of uncertainty. A little patience and good grace goes a long way. Unfortunately part of life, even as an adult, involves dealing with rules that you don't like. I don't like driving the speed limit, but I know it keeps myself, and most importantly, other drivers, safe!

 

[pozees2]

Perhaps a more productive approach would be to email the store owner or manager and ask if you can order your feed ahead of time and pick it up outside the door at a scheduled time and pay then, or ask your folks if they can pay using a card and you can give them the cash. I understand your frustration. Try to understand the way businesses are trying to stay operational and keep their employees and customers from becoming ill or dying. People your age - people of ALL ages - with no history of health issues have died. The greatest fear for most of us is asymptomatic carriers - those who have absolutely no symptoms and believe they are not infected, when in fact they are infected and can make others around them sick. I feel 100% fine, but I wear a mask and follow any posted rules at any store I visit, because I want them to be able to stay open and keep their employees and customers safe.