Extremely wealthy elder couple last night to me: I got the shot, my wife got both of hers, Ill get the second one soon - what about you? Have you gotten yours?
Me: No.
Them: Well why not? Are you waiting for something?
Me: No I would just like to see extended human trials of any medicine or injection before making the choice to take it.
Elder lady: Big Eyes as she slowly walks up to me "My son is a biologist with X amount of years in chemistry at this ivy league university and hes been working for fortune 500 companies for X years and he said its completely fine."
She finishes the sentence less than 2 feet away from my face, even leaning in a bit - having slow walked from the other side of the kitchen with big eyes staring into mine and the tone of her voice was paced from a low grumble to a urging/challenge when the sentence was complete.
It was some kind of influence technique - but fortunately Ive seen people die, Ive been on stage with the mic in front of horrendous crowds who need to be tamed, and Ive raised children - so you cant shake me up so easily.
I chuckled and said "Yeah, johnson and johnson scientists and chemists said talc was safe for decades and we just found out it gives people cancer - but weve been putting it in baby powder and slathering it all over newborns so..." comedic shrug
I never even looked at her to see her reaction, just 100% brushed her off like she didnt exist after her little challenge she gave me.
98% they are mason but they are extra nice during the course of regular business and never sweat a bill so what can you do?
Stand your ground and speak your piece.
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