Had my first 'mask nazi' encounter today. What an honour, and what a result. A CHECKOUT operator had the temerity to quip, whilst approving my 'age-restricted product' (it's been a long day ?) "So you don't wear a mask then?" "No I'm exempt". "Sorry?". "I'm exempt." "Oohh" in the least-attempted disguise of disdain ever.

Cue me summoning the Store Manager at Customer Services, and off we go for a private chat for me to register the complaint. I immediately relay the scenario, that this conduct was not only wholly inappropriate but also unlawful, in line with government guidance. His face (what I could see of it above the diaper) immediately drops, in complete capitulation, attempting to fit in a "if people wear a lanyard" clause to his "full understanding", but submissively countered by my pointing out that said government guidance makes clear that no-one should be asked to justify why they are not wearing a face covering (me purposely not saying 'mask').

Turns out, he blurts out to me about how they've had similar complaints about this rogue operator, and that he is already currently on a 'process'!! Now, I can forgive the Manager for his own flouting of an individual's respect and privacy given the circumstances ? To add saccharinely-coated salve to injury, as we get up and are leaving he throws in "in fact, I'm going to take him off the tills now".

Don't be afraid. Know your rights, stand up for them, be calm and polite but resolute about it, and not only do you win, but the fuckers who can't foresee the long-term consequence of their Karenism lose - in this case it appears, their job. The sweet smell of success ?