Yesterday at the local sabzi mandi (vegetable market) near my house, I witnessed one vegetable seller stand up from his place, step out and then shout at a customer for not wearing a mask while shopping for vegetables there.
“Pehle mask pehenke aao. Phir sabzi milegi!”
(“First wear a mask and come. Then you’ll get to buy vegetables!”)
That guy remained unaffected and casually turned around (looked like he had just woken up). But when he repeated the same to another incoming customer, he immediately took out his handkerchief to cover his nose and mouth.
The vegetable sellers are as scared about this situation as we are. And just like medical staff and police, the ones getting us essential supplies such as fruits and vegetables are doing us a great service. We must respect that and cover our face when we step out to buy the essential items.
(“First wear a mask and come. Then you’ll get to buy vegetables!”)
That guy remained unaffected and casually turned around (looked like he had just woken up). But when he repeated the same to another incoming customer, he immediately took out his handkerchief to cover his nose and mouth.
The vegetable sellers are as scared about this situation as we are. And just like medical staff and police, the ones getting us essential supplies such as fruits and vegetables are doing us a great service. We must respect that and cover our face when we step out to buy the essential items.
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