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This is what happens when things are not mandated and enforced by government. The public refuse to behave themselves.

Sure it isn’t mandated, but people are supposed to be using common sense. Restaurant rules may be wear a mask to and from a table only, but I’m pretty sure it’s implied that you should be sitting at that table with members of your household.  
 
Things like this are why this is all going to drag on way longer than necessary.

Avoid businesses that do not require masking period  
 
Edited by I.L., 2020-10-28 09:34:35

When drinking coffee? That’s pretty ridiculous

How is one to drink coffee with a mask on?

And most likely they were coworkers that work together everyday closely and just minding there own business on a coffee break. Obviously you stated they were in their own corner not bothering you or near you .  
 
Maybe you should consider using drive thru?  
 
Edited by Mac72, 2020-10-28 11:31:07

Just another reason why I will not eat inside a dine in establishment until this is looking to be in the rear view mirror. Until its mandated and not just a recommendation people will not listen. Its on the company to enforce rules whike it makes no sense to eat with a mask on they can surely distance themselves. I believe some business owners are fearful to do so in a tough economy right now. People as a whole have proven time and time again if given an inch they will take a mile. Who cares about the other person as long as its suitable to them as a person at that current moment.  
 
Edited by Cjford, 2020-10-28 12:03:00

So it appears now that I am back at the same Tims for lunch, that those guys were flouting the signage in that area. There is clearly signs on the table that show you cannot sit in the seats they were occupying. The person who served me whom I asked about this in the morning was probably reticent to deal with this large group of non-complying selfish people. After all Tims employees are not paid well enough to be the covid police. This is not fair to the public and especially not fair to the staff.  
 
Edited by RationalB, 2020-10-28 13:15:09

I completely understand that people have routines and that sometimes those routines are what gets us through the days. However, this post makes me wonder. If a person goes somewhere where, for whatever reason, they don't feel like their own safety is assured to the level they would like only to return to that same establishment mere hours later, do they not hold some degree of responsibility? Do people not embrace the notion of speaking with their actions prior to demanding changes in the actions of others?

Or you could also say that these people not following simple , clear instructions and adhering to public health guidelines causes infringement and risk to others. Either way making guidelines into mandatory requirements would clear up confusion and everyone would understand what is expected of them.

there are too many stupid people in our community. The government expects people to act like adults but it has been determined time and again that too many cannot. Masks need to be mandated again period.  
 
How do you drink coffee with a mask on? Really? I think the point is not to drink coffee at close proximity with a dozen other people. The longer people are stupid, the longer everyone has to suffer.

Maybe it’s time to look at other countries who have managed to control this pandemic and there are at least a dozen. New Zealand has returned to the green level and the USA is in the red level. The differences in these two countries approaches to this pandemic are night and day so why wouldn’t the results be as well. The other countries like Iceland and Malaysia have all followed the New Zealand approach. Strict lockdown protocols, strict travel restrictions and mandatory mask wearing. Otherwise it’s basically a runaway train.

Many people are not adjusting. As such, may as well prepare for this to be in our future for the long term.  
 
That Manitoba is spiking is not surprising. Our low population density and fair distance from the closest international airport (at least in terms of Europe/Asia connections) kept the numbers low for a long time, but it was only a matter of time. Having read quotes (on facebook) a couple of months back from people who thought we had beat this virus made that point clear.  
 
We had not done anything. Most of us had the privilege of not having to deal with masks until August when reality finally came knocking. And even now, the situation still has not sunk in.  
 
The only thing that surprises me is that the PMH caseload is still low. That is to say, surprises me in a GOOD way. Even if people are running around to restaurants and cafes, at least they know enough to limit travel.  
 
While Christmas will be the big challenge in this regard . . . it's a start!

May not be to each other but to the next person that happens to sit at that table totally unaware that they were exposed to several people. I understand that staff are supposed to sanitize the table, chairs and area but they can only do so much they are busy too. I just avoid places that could have potential congestion. And it sounds like this is one of them

And right here is the problem, people in denial about the severity of this covid pandemic. If some control is not gained soon over this virus then we will head into social , health and economic free fall.  
It is Everyone’s duty to each other to take all precautions possible right now.

People should have an obligation to protect themselves first and then protect others. Can't state this any simpler. Wearing a mask will help do that. People caring for people - It's the human thing to do.

What about the risk posed to the staff of that establishment and their families? Would it not be prudent to wear a mask and distance out of respect for and to help protect them?

Forgot to mention massive testing! You shouldn’t be allowed to enter a personal care home or a hospital without being tested.