I learned how to pick out fruits and vegetables from my Aunty B.
She would take me to Granville Island and we’d wander the market eyeing up the latest produce. She told me what to look for and how to feel if a certain item was good or not.
Today, I am ignoring her advice.
That’s because of COVID-19, which has grocery stores posting signs telling people to not touch the fruits and vegetables.
People love to fondle a good tomato or an apple. I have always seen this in stores. It’s part of life to test out a good piece or fruit or a vegetable.
Sadly, not everyone is following the guidance of the grocery store signs. I see people still fondling the fruits and vegetables and then – wait for it – moving on to the next piece and the next and the next until they find the one they want.
Oh my.
That’s just wrong. We’re in a pandemic. We don’t need you and your filthy hands pawing at the produce.
Sure, people can wash these items at home, but who knows if that is enough to not spread COVID-19.
The stores are literally telling us to not do this, but I keep seeing people getting all grabby, like a drunk dude at a frat party.
Just look at the fruits and vegetables and take a chance. I’ve been burned by an avocado that wasn’t nearly as ripe as I would like it.
You know what? I sucked it up and put it in my basket instead of putting it back and fondling the others.
Relax, you’ll get over the disappointment and we’ll all be healthier for it.
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