I once ran into a young man who was wearing a Masonic ring . I am not one to beat around the bush or play games , I just ask a man outright "What Lodge are you from?" , so this is what I asked him . He gave me the most pitiful look and stated that it was his father's who had recently died . My wife made a slight noise like I was going to climb up his rear end , I just patted him on the shoulder , told him how sorry I was and that maybe one day he could do his father proud and become a Mason and walked off .
This is why I do not pay attention to other's rings , pins , hats or shirts . Do I like non-Masons wearing Masonic insignias , Or that a brother does not know enough to wear it . No I do not , but I am not about to drive myself crazy or worry that someone is wearing a Masonic insignia who does not deserve it . I can't go around testing everyone I see in public because they are wearing Masonic regalia , I consider it none of my business except when they are trying to gain entrance into my lodge , then will I worry about it .
If I do happen to notice another ring or what not , I will give a nod of my head and I am on my way . But I also know it is up to everyone's own choice how they deal with it or if they want to test someone . They just need to be aware that not all of us will play these games . I will walk off if I decline answering questions but the brother continues to persist in questioning me . I have nothing to prove outside of a Tyled lodge .