Masks, Face Shields and Miscommunication at the Supermarket

Bojel

@jobelbojel (34745)

• Philippines

30 Aug 21

@merrybelle2021 I need at least one dozen. I will add it on my chopseuy dish.

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@merrybelle2021 (1393)

• Philippines

30 Aug 21

@jobelbojel Yum! So were you able to buy them from her or did you have to buy it elsewhere?

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@merrybelle2021 (1393)

• Philippines

30 Aug 21

Correct, 7 pesos is also the usual average price for chicken eggs here, although there is a store here that sell them in different sizes and prices (small, medium, large and extra large). Why were you buying quail eggs? How many did you need?

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rakski

@rakski (112924)

• Philippines

30 Aug 21

no. I usually go around

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@merrybelle2021 (1393)

• Philippines

30 Aug 21

Yes, I did go around, that's what I always do, go through all the aisles. Then before lining up at the cashier, check one last time if I forgot anything. I guess I didn't see it because it's been awhile several months since I've been in this supermarket and the layout is different.

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rakski

@rakski (112924)

• Philippines

30 Aug 21

@merrybelle2021 oh I see, well it is not nice when they change the lay out

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@merrybelle2021 (1393)

• Philippines

30 Aug 21

@rakski I still go there once in a while because they carry brands and items that the supermarket here doesn't.

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rsa101

@rsa101 (37987)

• Philippines

30 Aug 21

One effect of wearing face masks and face shields is that your voice might change that others may hear differently from what you really meant. My wife would usually experience that when they could not understand each other so my wife would just make her voice a bit louder.

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rsa101

@rsa101 (37987)

• Philippines

31 Aug 21

@merrybelle2021 I think that will stay for as long as the threat of infection is still present. Or it may indeed stay permanently already as they seem to be a solution to stop the spread of a disease of any kind.

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simplyme

@m_audrey6788 (58482)

• Germany

30 Aug 21

I let my husband speak when I want to know where the item is. I think wearing mask inside a store makes it difficult to communicate.

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simplyme

@m_audrey6788 (58482)

• Germany

31 Aug 21

@merrybelle2021 Yes

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@merrybelle2021 (1393)

• Philippines

31 Aug 21

Because you're not fluent in German yet?

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@merrybelle2021 (1393)

• Philippines

31 Aug 21

@m_audrey6788 So you only speak in English at home? Do you take lessons?

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allen0187

@allen0187 (58444)

• Philippines

16 Sep 21

No similar experience. I'm quite familiar with the supermarket where I do my groceries so I seldom need to ask questiosn from the staff.

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allen0187

@allen0187 (58444)

• Philippines

17 Sep 21

@merrybelle2021 same. I have to visit a bigger supermarket because it has more choices than the one near me.

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@merrybelle2021 (1393)

• Philippines

17 Sep 21

I used to go to this supermarket which is 1 ride away before a big one was built here in our neighborhood. I still go to this other supermarket once in a while because they have items and brands not found here.

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LK2018

@Letranknight2015 (51563)

• Philippines

30 Aug 21

That's the problem when you're wearing mask. sometimes i remove them a bit so i can speak clearly. I had experience one time in jollibee. I ordered one piece of burger stake (b1) but the service crew misheard me and gave me b2 instead.

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LK2018

@Letranknight2015 (51563)

• Philippines

31 Aug 21

@merrybelle2021 I guess I should do the same.

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@merrybelle2021 (1393)

• Philippines

31 Aug 21

I avoid pulling down my mask. I just speak louder.

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eileenleyva

@eileenleyva (27562)

• Philippines

6 Sep 21

And because it is pandemic time, we take things in stride. Glad you were cool about it.

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eileenleyva

@eileenleyva (27562)

• Philippines

6 Sep 21

@merrybelle2021 Though I got a pretty loud voice that everybody understands....

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@merrybelle2021 (1393)

• Philippines

6 Sep 21

It was inevitable. Same when you're divided by a plastic sheet or acrylic barrier, there will be always mishears if both parties wear the masks and shields.

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Jane

@jaiho2009 (39142)

• Philippines

6 Sep 21

I can't remember same incident like what you've experienced but we have a funny one because of faceshield and facemask. We are the entrance of a grocery store and the staff is making a hand sign (as if she is asking me to wear my faceshield) and I was wondering because I can clearly see that my faceshield is covering my face. I just ignore the staff and went on to the QR Code. Then, the same staff approached me and said " mam , don't you have a facemask?

Gezz, okay fine I have my faceshield but missing my facemasks

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@merrybelle2021 (1393)

• Philippines

6 Sep 21

Hahaha! Here, Savemore is very strict about the face shield. I had to buy a face shield 2x even though we have plenty at home. What I annoys me is I can't smell something like food or soap, etc. that I might want to buy because I avoid taking off the mask and shield while I'm out.

JHULY44

@Sydalg242811 (380)

• Baguio, Philippines

28 Sep 21

hahaha all is not clear because of face masks and faceshields. even in the office when we are dealung with clients we can't really understand each other. sometimes some clients get angry hahha.. How Could I wish this Pandemic will be gone.. and everything will be gona be fine..

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