NicJan 2, 2023

If someone you're with is wearing a mask, don't ask if they want you to wear one, too. Just put one on.

Masks have become contentious and it's really uncomfortable to be on the side of asking someone to mask. Don't put someone in the position of feeling like they have to give you their personal health history to rationalize their request. Just put a fucking mask on.

#MaskUp #CovidIsAirborne

Show threadSean MacツJan 3, 2023
@Nickittynic
there is a lot of misinformation though. In Florida, I keep seeing people in a car, alone, with the windows down, driving, wearing a mask. I think the issue is the failure of the scientific community to effectively communicate to normal people. I just dont know how to solve that.
Show threadLorriJan 3, 2023
@seanm4c There are many good reasons a person might wear a mask alone in a car with windows down - 1) a person about to drive an immunocompromised elder to a medical appt needs to air out the car first; 2) an immunocompromised person just picked up their car from an auto repair place where unmasked repair people have been inside the car; 3) an Uber driver airs out their car after driving a person to a doctor, etc. Masked people are not a problem.
Show threadmindstalkJan 4, 2023
@lorriberri @seanm4c
4) They have a mask with good fit and don't want to take it off and on excessively.
3a) They had a passenger, Uber driver or not.
5) They've discovered masks fight pollen very well and are curbing their hay fever.
6) They pay attention to air quality and are masking vs. PM2.5 levels.
Show threadmindstalk
@lorriberri @seanm4c
The right mask is pretty comfortable, so there's no compelling need to rip it off as soon as you're alone (or off a boat, or whatever.) Conversely, headstrap masks are a pain to don with glasses (and hat, in my case). So I tend to put an N95 on before I leave home and just leave it on.
Jan 4, 2023 at 2:05amWeb