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Do I boycott?

Do I boycott? Kinda.

At the moment I'm not doing business with two bakeries that are a block away.

My reason is simple. They both wanted customers to call in, place an order and pay with credit card. I realize that Gen Z might not understand so let me explain ... not everyone has a smart phone ... and there is this old fashion way of paying for things called cash. It really works! And it's not as easy to get hacked or have your account compromised when you pay with cash nor do you pay extra charges. It also keeps one from going into debt. When you run out of money you do without! Simple concept. One that your grandparents (my age) still can't cope with though. The more things change ...

So ... until I can walk up and order ... no.

That may have already happened by-the-way, but with no seating, and therefore no place to chat, why would I want a coffee when I can make it at home.

It does sound like I'm whinging but if a business cannot provide a service then they lose a customer.

But these 'draconian' rules don't apply everywhere. Outside the casino next door the semi-drunks are still spitting in each other's faces outside. (Inside they have to wear a mask.)

I'm leery of "boycotts" though. Too much is made of minor incidents or unproven incidents (especially in a gossipy neighborhood). I can only get so outraged before I ask is this worth my energy? If a company intentionally hurts me, my friends or others? (Looking at you Chicky-poo.) I will consider taking my business elsewhere.

I also prefer local over chains when it comes to food and beverages. But that's not a boycott as such. I see no need to go to Starbucks or McDonalds when we have perfectly good coffee and burgers made locally.

Mostly I'm boycotting people in general due to lies, self-centeredness and stupidity. There's no sign that that will change anytime soon.

Have you ever boycotted a company or product? If so, tell us the story. If not, what would a company have to do for you to boycott its products?

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