Do I Have To Wear A Mask In A Fish And Chip Shop?

[diddlydo]

If I go into a chippie, order at the counter and then sit down at one of their tables to eat, do I have to wear a face mask?

[dannyk13]

No, but you do if you are taking them to eat elsewhere.

[emmie]

no, only if you take out....

[diddlydo]

Which just goes to show what a stupid rule it is.

[fiction-factory]

Interesting. What do you suggest the rule should be, diddlydo?

[Prudie]

I thought you did until you were sat at a table? Admittedly it's confusing.

[diddlydo]

FF - no compulsory face masks anywhere as many of those worn will be useless at affording protection to anyone.

[fiction-factory]

To clarify the answers: the position is: "Coverings, such as cloth masks or bandanas, must be worn when buying food and drink to take away, but if sitting down and consuming their purchase in the same premises, a customer can remove their face covering in order to eat and drink there."
So you wear one while queueing up alongside take away and other customers, then you can take it off to eat if you eat in.
What's a better alternative that would have you praising the government?

[dannyk13]

//Today Mr Lewis said you will have to mask up in a takeaway - depending on why you're going in there.

If you're sitting down and eating in the takeaway, you don't need a mask. But if you're paying for food or drink then taking it out, you do need a mask.

[fiction-factory]

Okay, so your solution is just make them optional everywhere. Fair enough. Let Teacake know has he/she as been saying for ages we should wear them.

[fiction-factory]

Just wear a mask until you eat. In other countries people just get on with things and don't lose sleep or post articles picking holes on trivial points. I have family in Scotland and they just get on with it.

[Bobbisox1]

HE ( Teacake) is a HE ff due to a wee slip up :0)

[dannyk13]

//. I have family in Scotland and they just get on with it.//
As does any sensible person.We are fast becoming a nation of whingers.

[emmie]

i don't see anyone being able to eat or drink whilst wearing a mask, its bloody absurd.

[dannyk13]

Emmie, nobody is expecting anyone to eat with a whilst wearing a mask, as explained above,

[fiction-factory]

Eh emmie?

[emmie]

but this is a ruling that i can't contend with, to go shopping, i'm claustrophobic and find wearing a mask anywhere a total nightmare.

[emmie]

never mind, i won't be going shopping as that is done online. nor will i be taking away or eating in anywhere if i can help it.

[dannyk13]

Emmie, why not use a light scarf.I'm sure that won't make you feel claustrophobic.

[douglas9401]

Half-arsed again, unless the vinegar bottle on the table gives off virus killing emissions in which case I apologise.

[diddlydo]

Indeed Douglas - just like most of the decisions of this shambolic government.