Hi @pvctom2021 Encounters like that can sure leave you rattled, can’t they? I’ve had a few myself over the past few years and for the life of me, I can’t imagine doing that to someone! I think when you’re a nice person, rude behavior is so contrary to your own thought patterns that you can’t fathom why someone would say something hurtful to you or anyone else. This was on her! You did nothing wrong. Obviously the woman has her personal issues and is projecting them onto you.

My most recent run in with a person actually left me laughing. It was so absurd. I was in a grocery store with my husband. We split up so that I could go grab something in another part of the store. As I was walking briskly, there was an older woman (not judging, I’m 70) walking in my direction. As she got closer, I smiled and she blurted out: “Oh for god’s sake, take that damned mask off. I’m so tired of looking at you!”

First, I’d never seen this woman before and I had a bone marrow transplant so I don’t have the luxury of going maskless in crowded environments. I just laughed at her because I was stunned that she’d say that to me. Then I wished her a very pleasant day. But it really kind of bugged me!! I was minding my own business and she intruded on my happy day.

I’m sorry this happened to you. But I’m going to tell you what I’ve told my daughter all her life…she’s now 40 and still uses this guide. “What other people think about you is none of your business.” ☺️.
Thank you for sharing this bizarre encounter and I really hope you can let this one roll off your back. And I agree, it’s time to do away with self checkouts!