Shame On You

Aloma was checking out of the garden center at Home Depot, with her mask and gloves, when a man came into the store through the exit gate, despite rules that everyone should come into the store through the main entrance so they can monitor the number of people in the store.  The man, not wearing a mask, bumped into a woman almost knocking her over as he entered.

Aloma yelled at him, "Shame on you."  He kept coming and she yelled again.  Other people waiting patiently, six feet apart, wearing masks also yelled at him.  He cursed them and gave a finger.

After he was in the store, people in line thanked Aloma for standing up to him.  Two cashiers, tears running down their cheeks, also thanked Aloma and told her that no customers ever helped them.

Aloma told me this story after she got home.  I told her I was proud of her for standing up for what is right.  I also reminded her there are crazy people out there and some of them can get violent.  I also told her that I trust her judgment, and she will always know when to confront and when to be silent.

Seasoned Man

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