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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We visited SIL, my brother and their kids yesterday (they live a few tons over) and brought our own picnic supplies so we could distance visit. I didn't think twice about packing food, it's what we've done whenever we hang out with anyone. We haven't really seen them much since the pandemic began.

SIL was enraged that we brought our own picnic supplies (sandwich fixings/glasses/drinks/etc) and accused me of insinuating that she's not taking the pandemic seriously.
She just sent me a long email insisting I apologize to her for preemptively bringing our own food and "for all that implies." She then brought up how seriously she has been distancing and how she thinks "We" meaning my husband and I have NOT. Basically: How dare I think she could have COVID when if anyone would, it's me.
I don't think I did anything wrong. I'd be happy to say I'm sorry just to smooth things over, but I also think she's being unreasonable.
She is married to my brother who is oblivious to the whole thing. 
This isn't the first time this has happened.
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What is with people and demanding apologies?!

Frankly, I don't give in to bullies. I wouldn't apologize more than an "I'm sorry that's how you interpreted it. I'm just taking precautions as I would for anyone and I will not apologize for that. And I would not be the slightest bit offended if you really DID think I had Covid and did the same."

I had a similar issue with my SIL. Went to the beach in July and I asked about whether theyve had any exposure, have been taking precautions, etc. She got all bent out of shape about it, saying "I could ask the same of you." I basically told her that I would be happy to answer any questions she had as it didn't bother me at all. That shut her up.[/quote]

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