I’ve come across a number of articles, ‘letters to the editor’ and online comments regarding objections to being asked if one has been vaccinated,

 

How do forum members feel about this.

 

For the record, I myself don’t have a problem with the question and always respond honestly.

 

 

I have no problem answering, it's a fair enough question during these times.

For the record, not vaccinated Issan dweller hoping to become vaccinated soon

I would politely reply whatever my interlocutor wants to hear.

So far, until it's obligatory to have jab, it's not anybodies interest.

 

don't ask me a question you may not like the answer to.

I don't mind but it's not worth asking unless they're asking for proof if the answer is yes.

20 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

I don't mind but it's not worth asking unless they're asking for proof if the answer is yes.

I in turn would be asking the same question also requesting proof.

I wouldn't object to being asked if I got the vaccine or not.  Fairly easy to say Yes or No or It's none of your business.  

Interesting how many people there are - both on this site and out there in the real world - who seem to have a 'Me Me Me' attitude that all but excludes the possibility of any concept of social responsibility.

 

If there's been one great social/cultural movement over the last 18 months in Western countries it's the weakening of exaggerated individualism.

 

A pandemic is like wartime: Individual rights get sacrificed for the common good. Get used to it.

8 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

For the record, I myself don’t have a problem with the question and always respond honestly.

 

No problem.  I have had my first jab.

 

I am somewhat responsible for 6 people in Thailand registering or being jabbed.

I tell them, I'm waiting for those more at risk to have theirs first.

Thailand's managed 7% in the first year, if I wait until 90%, that gives me another 10 years. 

 do you mean someone asking in an official capacity or simply small talk? though either way i'm happy to say i'm fully jabbed, and to thank all those who made it possible.

I would have no problem under any circumstances.

In what circumstance are we talking about?

There are already places where you have to show proof of vaccine to go to restaurants, bars, shows etc.

 

As far as it being "none of your business" that depends.

On this forum, absolutely, nobody can catch COVID from my replies on here.

But any time I am face to face with someone it is indeed their business.

Lying about your vaccination status in a face to face situation; that would be immoral, unethical, effed up.

Who's asking?

 

What is the context?

 

Why are they asking?

 

Are they maintaining social distancing when asking?

 

Are they wearing a mask?

 

 

Unless it is a man with a gun (RTP/RTA) or immigration, I'd probably politely ignore the question feigning deafness or point to headphones, or say "no understand".

 

 

Most people here are currently half-vaxxed.

 

Answering honestly might come across badly (half-a$$ed). Or require a complex answer about which vaccine, when the first shot was and when the second one is scheduled.

 

Waste of time.

 

 

 

 

 

I am not paranoid..

 

but why do you want to know? 

 

ok. seriously.. no i dont mind. 

In the US it's mostly the Anti-vaxers who don't like being asked you know "it's my Constitutional Right, not to vax or wear a mask" (and be an idiot)

4 minutes ago, Tony125 said:

In the US it's mostly the Anti-vaxers who don't like being asked you know "it's my Constitutional Right, not to vax or wear a mask" (and be an idiot)

ok.. it's a little stupid, imagine that w/polio...

 

but, one of many things I don't get... when they attack someone for wearing a mask, aren't they denying them their freedom? 

I would like to be asked, but whomever asks may not like the answer.

It would be nice to give a positive answer, unfortunately at present it would be negative.

I have just received an email from Expatvac stating: 'After reviewing your registration, it cannot be further processed due to lack of required visas.

Please note that this registration platform is ONLY for foreign residents in Thailand and are not Thai nationality.

If you are a migrant worker or work under MoU with the Ministry of Labour, please wait for further information from the Ministry of Labour.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding'

 

So much for that little effort.

Don't really care who asks or why. I would answer honestly as I do to all questions. Don't really understand why answering any question honestly is an issue.

I not only do not object to that question, I welcome it. 

However, I don't think just a "yes" or "no" answer is sufficient. I think you should be required to show proof of a vaccination. 

On 8/16/2021 at 10:42 AM, Chomper Higgot said:

For the record, I myself don’t have a problem with the question and always respond honestly.

I have no objection.

I've never been asked.
Maybe its the medal i wear.

I don't mind. The state of the vaccination program often comes up, something people are curious or even anxious about. I see no reason not to answer, or not truthfully.

Here in Thailand, I'm not offended nor do I care. If I was in the US with all the judgmental people, even if I was vax'd I'd tell them NOYB. 

I have a growing objection as a retired American full-time resident, at age 74 with heart issues at not having access to get vaccinated as part of the US Pfizer donation.

1 minute ago, wwest5829 said:

I have a growing objection as a retired American full-time resident, at age 74 with heart issues at not having access to get vaccinated as part of the US Pfizer donation.

totally agree .....   as an American you should have been one of the 1st to receive the Pfizer donated vaccine,  the US in charge should have made that a pre-condition.  imo

53 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

I have no objection.

me neither,  and just cough and splutter when answering ...... when you look up they'll be gone 

 

 

 

Yes you should have to show a vaccination passport to buy a sandwich but we should be on the honor system for voting....

I have absolutely no objection to being asked and to be honest, I can't see why anyone would object. 

 

Whether you've been vaccinated or not, just tell them, "Yes I have," or, "No, I haven't."

6 minutes ago, steven100 said:

totally agree .....   as an American you should have been one of the 1st to receive the Pfizer donated vaccine,  the US in charge should have made that a pre-condition.  imo

I have no problem with frontline medical personnel getting their shots but … I will report any progress this week or lack thereof … Today some in Chiang Mai, having been told previously that they were successfully registered, are being told that their registration is faulty. Whether an individual or a website mass mailing issue, .I do not know.

Not a problem for me.