Coronavirus restrictions and measures have now become a regular feature in our daily lives.
Many shops limit the number of customers allowed in at one time, have markings on the floor in a bid to enforce social distancing, and ask customers to wear face covering unless they are exempt.
But a hardware store in New York has gone viral after a picture was posted online of the brutal warning message it displays in the window stating that face masks are compulsory.
It reads: "MASK REQUIRED IN THIS STORE. If you choose NOT to wear a mask we respectfully ask you to postpone your visit here.
"We will be happy to debate the efficacy of masks with you when this is all over and you come in to buy a ‘For Sale Sign' for your dead parents' stuff."
The ruthless message divided opinion after the image was shared on Reddit, with many supporting the no-nonsense stance the shop was taking, Daily Star reports.
One said: "This is absolutely brilliant!" and a second wrote: "Hahahaha that is fantastic!"
Another added: "This is why I'm glad I work for a small business. I can border line abuse s***ty customers and kick their asses out with no worry of the owner firing me."
But not everyone agreed it was the right approach, arguing the "condescending" sign would anger them if they came across it.
One raged: "I would open door. Grab sign and rip it up. A***holes."
And someone else snapped back: "Until they go out of business. It's more likely someone else buys their foreclosed store."
