Judge and Jury

This morning on my way into work I had to swing into Walgreens to pick up one thing. As I walked in the doors, two ladies behind the counter very nicely welcomed me. I grabbed my one item and got to the register where they were as I walked in. 

The cashier asked me if I had gotten my flu shot yet or recently. I informed her that I don't get flu shots. 

*gasp, I know*

She of course asked me why not, as I'm sure that's her job. As I'm getting to my wallet I simply said it was for personal reasons. 

The air quickly left the room for the second woman standing there, a manager I believe. So the cashier says, "Oh, no reason". I corrected her and said that I said it was for personal reasons to which she countered with, "then I won't ask". I gave a light chuckle and said that I would be late for work if we discussed it. 

Here's where my issues is. I have a very good feeling that those ladies very quickly classified me as an anti-vaxer. While that's not something I'll get into in this blog, it does bother me that people are so quick to be the Judge and jury for people whom simply keep encounters short and cordial. 

My reasons for not getting the flu shot are of many, but none are about being an anti-vaxer. I've seen so many close to me for many different reasons get the flu shot every year, and every year they get sick. Not just flu or cold sick, but upper respiratory, nearly hospitalized, sick. Also, I quite like having the flu. Twisted I know but I'd take that any day over a head cold. As an optional measure of precaution, I would rather just not get a flu shot. Plus I haven't had the flu in 9-10 years so I'm okay going against the grain. 

I don't like labels, I don't like being classified, and I don't like being boxed in. So the next time someone is being polite yet trying to get to their job on time, please be careful of your judgements.