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People Explain Why They Actually Like Wearing A Mask In Public

People Explain Why They Actually Like Wearing A Mask In Public
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The coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc upon our daily lives. Although the wearing of masks when ill is a rather common sight in countries like China and Japan, people all over from Europe to the Americas had to adjust a totally different reality.

The cool thing: Masks have quickly become a bit of a fashion statement. I own one with a Nintendo controller pattern on it myself!

After Redditor carrchase0124 asked the online community, "What is another reason you like wearing a mask in public?" people came forward with their reasons.


"I had a dentist appointment..."

I had a dentist appointment before going to the grocery store the other day, no one could tell if I was drooling from being numb.

Alternatively, if I'm listening to music no one can tell if I'm mouthing the lyrics to all the good bits.

antiunsociable

"A few of my patients..."

A few of my patients said it covers their bad teeth and they feel like they can laugh and smile more with other people without feeling self-conscious.

RayDeaver

"It covers..."

It covers my adult acne.

catvalentines

"I think that's pretty funny..."

I used to smile at people when I passed them in public and it would make them smile back at me. Now I still smile because I forget that a mask is covering my face. When I walk away I always remember and think that the person thinks I was staring at them. I think that's pretty funny so I enjoy wearing a mask out in public.

OrangeAlmond

"Honestly..."

I'm really uncomfortable and self-conscious of my face, especially the lower half. Honestly I wouldn't mind wearing a mask in public all the time, even if/when this passes.

TheSorge

"I'm an introvert..."

I'm an introvert, so it's like getting to hide in plain sight.

DecentAd6_389

"I can freely mutter to myself..."

I can freely mutter to myself without fear of people seeing my lips moving.

Hickspy

"I work in retail..."

I work in retail and I love not having to fake smile at customers.

PumpkinSpiceBiscotti

"I wear glasses..."

I wear glasses and they fog up if I don't breathe in and out really slowly, so every time I wear one I feel like Darth Vader.

whatwillIletin

"People are less likely..."

People are less likely to recognize me at the Trader Joe's my sister worked at, and I don't have to partake in small talk I'm not interested in.

I love Trader Joe's, just hate being distracted from my mission.

yennyisokie

"Because I can wear it..."

Because I can wear it in a public restroom. Less smell and I always thought if I could smell it poo particles were getting in my nose and mouth.

Larat76

"This way they can't actually see..."

I have resting b!tch face and it only gets more obvious when someone says something stupid to me, and I deal with a lot of stupidity. This way they can't actually see the overall wtf? face I'm giving them.

munkenheimer

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