We returned back to our local market on Saturday, September 5th. We were excited to be back but also being proactive and cautious of making some changes for safety with some sanitizing issues. It is very unfortunate that not many potential customers did not like the fact, that I suggested that they use hand sanitizer before touching OUR sock pairs. This really annoyed me and also made me angry. I did not enjoy our stint at the market to say the least. Once we returned home and discussed this issue, I decided to revamp our whole display! Our display will not be so interactive in being touchy-feely! We also made a large sign to post on the rack and 4 small signs on each corner of the rack saying" Don't touch Please, Sanitize" We will see how this goes over with our next market stint later in the month.
I was very disappointed on the attitude of the general public that gave to me when I asked them to sanitize! They were disrespectful, not willing to comply, simply snubbed me and walked away! We are living in a different world now that started here in mid March. I really thought people would have more of an acceptable attitude when dealing with a small hobbyist business at a local market. Now it was a long weekend and there were customers from other provinces within our Atlantic bubble. Did they think they could come into our province and not follow rules? They are allowed to come here and not isolate, so they have already been given a pass. Do they think that the pass also includes not having to sanitize your hands and not having to wear a mask? I saw several people not wearing a mask, and several also wearing their masks with their nose not covered! OK so I am a vendor doing all I can do to keep myself safe, and thought that the general public would do the same to keep themselves and others also safe. What I saw, was not the case! We are going to be at the market again on Sat. Sept 25, 2020. I really hope we see a different type of market clientele. One that is using more common sense! I am going to try and not to be so disappointed and have a bit more of an open mind also. I admit that part of my initial reaction was partly because of fear. I want to feel safe at the market we have been a vendor at for almost 9 years going into our 10th year! I want our customers to be safe! And I want our socks not to carry covid to us or anyone else! Is this too much to ask?
A little rant from me, MsB, Bonnie... I needed to get this out there. I do not know how many of our customers follow my blog, but this is the place where I felt comfortable getting this message out there :-) I am really hoping that I can come back here again after September 26th with a much improved attitude and expanded message with a positive tone. Thank you for listening! Take care all, and be safe. Our Socks are Hugs for your feet! Hey, at least you can get hugs for your feet if you can not get other Hugs these days. :-)
