If you are heading to the grocery store today to stock up on essentials — whether it’s your usual weekly run or you’re buying a little extra “just in case” — please remember to be kind to the store’s employees.
While so many work spaces are closing down and/or switching to “work from home” protocol, these (most likely underpaid) employees continue to show up to work every day in what are increasingly high-stress situations.
We all know that medical personnel, EMTs, police officers and firefighters are “essential personnel” in times of crisis, but we are realizing now that store employees and delivery people are playing a critical role as well.
So while the “Be kind” advice applies even under normal circumstances, it’s especially true now. Be kind, be patient, be understanding and don’t take more than you need.
And if they don’t have what you need, instead of yelling: simply try another store and/or go back tomorrow (just exercise good hygiene before, during and after your visit).