Having just seen a thing about a facial recognition test at Disney, the sign said clearly it is optional.
Got me thinking about how recently now that in my area (very democrat area) anyone who wants the COVID shot can get it, it’s come up with some work and karate friends and when they ask if/when I’m getting one, I’ve just been saying “no, I’m not planning to” with the conviction that my mind is made up and I don’t even need to explain it to you. And they have all been “oh ok, cool, that’s your choice” but they don’t just end it there. They repeat it several times. If it were another question they would not do so normally.
Not sure if they are just emphasizing it to make sure you know they’re serious, or if my assured stance on it is making them second guess they’re own decision. Or the whole subject is so touchy? Or are they mad they see one of the monkeys isn’t going along with the pack? I’m a visibly healthy late 30s guy so shouldn’t be a health concern.
What are your the reactions you all are getting to “non educated” colleagues and friends when you tell them you don’t plan on getting an experimental drug?
In my experience, people who repeat the same thing again and again have a hard time believing it. In reality, they are repeating it to convince themselves of it.
The way I read it is, they believe you are making the wrong choice. But they also want to believe that they are open minded enough to accept your choice as legit but finding it hard to accept.
I don't smell any overt-maliciousness here, just misguided beliefs, and perhaps a slight feeling of "poor guy, he is gonna suffer for his ignorance"-kind of smugness
I can see that. “Sure bud, have another beer... guarantee you’ll regret it tomorrow but I’d be a hypocrite to stop you!” (And in this scenario beer must actually be good for you lol)