Looking out my living room window in St. Paul, MN

[MineralMan]

yesterday, I noticed a guy in a yellow reflective vest knocking on doors across the street. It's the time of year for roof repair, siding repair, window replacement and other such companies to get their last chance to sell some stuff to homeowners before the cold weather begins. There are people on my block about every other day trying to sell people things.

One thing stood out yesterday. The door-to-door salesperson wasn't wearing a mask. People were answering their door, only to be confronted by some fast-talking stranger who had no mask.

So, I waited. About half an hour later, my doorbell rang. As is typical, the salesperson ignored the "No Soliciting" sign on the mailbox just to the left of the doorbell. I have been told many, many times, "I'm not soliciting" by people trying to sell me something. So, I opened the door and stood well back. Before the guy even opened his mouth, I said, "Why are you not wearing a mask?"

"I don't have Covid," he said.

I said, "No mask, no conversation with me. Please leave my property."

What are people thinking? Ridiculous!

[Beringia]

1. I went to a computer repair man's home and he didn't wear a mask

I was glad I only had to go there once.

[MineralMan]

2. In my own mind, once is too many times.

I would not have entered that repairman's home. I am trying very hard not to be exposed to COVID-19, and am not making any exceptions to my cautious behavior.

[SWBTATTReg]

3. Why did you even open the door to begin w/, for the yellow reflective vest guy?

Just because someone is either calling on the phone or banging on the door, it doesn't mean that a person should respond. Especially since you have a 'No Soliciting' sign too, and they are being rude to you in totally ignoring it.

You did give me an idea, to put a notice on the front door too, to wear a mask please, and if not, no entry or conversation is desired.

[MineralMan]

4. I opened the door specifically to ask why he had no mask on.

Then, I told him to leave my property. I have a glass paneled storm door, open only a few inches at the top to allow air circulation through its screen. I did not put myself at any risk of infection.

[SWBTATTReg]

5. But I don't understand why you placed yourself at risk, when you opened the door, you're letting in

the guys' germs/viruses, unless you're wearing a mask yourself. If you're wearing a mask I could understand, but is making the point really that critical to you (why are you not wearing a mask)?

[MineralMan]

6. As I said, I was protected by my storm door. Its opening is higher than

that person's mouth. I also stood well back from that door. No risk.

[SWBTATTReg]

7. Good! It sure doesn't hurt to be safer in times like this. Perhaps I'm being an old prude, and

repeating the obvious, but take care of yourselves and be safe.