What do the non mask wearers think today when they see someone wearing a mask

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I assume they have covid, an anxiety disorder, or they are immuno-compromised.

That said - I am going on an airplane trip soon and I'm probably going to wear a mask at the airport and on the plane only. I've had covid one time and I got it on a trip. I just don't want it to ruin my trip and I really don't care what anyone else thinks.

This is where I wear a mask too. Always! It’s so nice not to get sick traveling anymore.

[Anonymous]

I think they're wearing a mask. Not my business to care.

[Anonymous]

I just avoid mask wearers now because I like to read lips and see all facial gestures and cues.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The only thing I think is that I’m going to give that person extra space because they’re really trying to avoid swapping germs. I don’t always follow the 6 foot rule anymore, but if you’re in a mask, I’ll give you 6 feet.

You are a good person. Thank you.

[Anonymous]

I think they are immunocompromised like I am.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think that they are wearing a mask for reasons known to them that aren't any of my business.

+1 Why would I care. Its like asking "What do you think of someone who dyes their hair red?" I think they have red hair.

+2
There are so many reasons a person could be wearing a mask.
It helps with allergies (and not just on high-pollen days)
They have allergy symptoms and are sneezing or coughing and don't want others to worry
They have cold symptoms and don't want to spread them
They have COVID
They are/live with/care for a medically vulnerable person (immunocompromised, very elderly, newborn, etc.)
They have a job where they are exposed to many people's germs all day (retail, rideshare driver, medical professional)
They are anxious

How can I possibly know? Why would I possibly care?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think that they are wearing a mask for reasons known to them that aren't any of my business.

This.

[Anonymous]

I think they are sick, and am grateful they're wearing them. Or, I think nothing.

[Anonymous]

Funny you ask because today I noticed a couple walking around with their masks pulled down below their mouth. I don’t get it. What’s the point? It’s not mandated and it’s almost like a chin accessory because you’re not wearing it properly.

For those who properly wear a mask, I notice them, but don’t judge (too much).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Funny you ask because today I noticed a couple walking around with their masks pulled down below their mouth. I don’t get it. What’s the point? It’s not mandated and it’s almost like a chin accessory because you’re not wearing it properly.

For those who properly wear a mask, I notice them, but don’t judge (too much).

Maybe they are going to or coming from somewhere where they want to mask?

[Anonymous]

What should I do if my healthy 12yo DC refuses to stop wearing the mask?

[Anonymous]

If it's the day after a code red air quality day, I think they did not realize the air quality wasn't terrible anymore. Saw a LOT of outdoor masks for a few days in June in July after once quality returned to yellow and even green levels after the code red days.

Otherwise, it depends on the context. I don't think a lot about strangers wearing masks in public because there are a whole host of reasons they could be wearing them. When I see someone wearing a masks at a work function it strikes me as strange, because I hardle ever see masks in my office environment anymore.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What should I do if my healthy 12yo DC refuses to stop wearing the mask?

ERP helped my OCD.

[Anonymous]

I'm reminded that the Canadian Wildfire smoke has flared up again. Yesterday I saw someone taking their mask off as they entered a store, and remembered it was Code Yellow or Orange that day.

[Anonymous]

I assume they have Covid, are seriously immune compromised (like on chemo), have anxiety, or are trying to virtue signal.

And if they’re wearing badly fitted cloth masks in 2023, I assume they’re not very smart.