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Will you still be wearing face masks on 19th?

SienaSiena Posts: 15,688 Skive's The Limit
edited December 2022 in Health & Wellbeing
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Will you still be wearing face masks on 19th? 19 votes

Yes
89%
JustVFormer MemberFormer MemberDancerFormer MemberFormer MemberAislingDMlovemimoonFormer MemberPast UserFormer MemberFormer MemberFormer MemberFormer MemberFormer MemberKate_20Former Member 17 votes
No
10%
DurhamjaideFormer Member 2 votes
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  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 281 The Mix Regular
    edited July 2021
    Looks like you still might have to wear them at least on some public transport.
    Otherwise I will only wear when it seems like the better thing, especially since I struggle wearing them unless its a well ventilated environment.

    I feel like people were judging of others who cannot wear them for legit reasons. I know some ppl just didn't bother but a lot of it felt unfair and you were even forced to wear it in outdoor parts of garden centres or places where there were nearly no people. Some people are like I dont care if we have to wear masks forever, and they don't consider some people do struggle and its not just a mild discomfort.

    I didn't feel I suffered enough for exemptions or that and it was confusing how they worked so I didnt I just minimised going into shops too long and travelling on public transport. I know even people with proper exemptions and reasons got harassed for not wearing masks though more recently everyone seems much more lax about it. A lot of people just want the clubs or something to open I think tho.

    I think im still mostly gonna avoid public transport for the time being.
    I had to ride the bus at peak time.
    I don't think wearing masks is enough when people come up close to you and sit next to you. It was also unfair they blocked many of the roads in cities and made it hard for cars to travel while also making it hard to use public transport other than bicycles and walking.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Moderator Posts: 343 The Mix Regular
    I'm from Scotland and while we are continuing with the mask rules for a while, even if we weren't, I'd still wear them in most situations. No issue wearing them in supermarkets, public transport, that sort of stuff as it doesn't really have an impact on me.

    I understand what you mean @tkdog about feeling like they aren't enough when people are sitting right next to you. The other thing I did not quite get is spending like 2 hours in a confined restaurant/cafe and not having to wear your mask at the table, but when you got up to leave you had to put it back on. I still wore it, just didn't think it was having a massive impact.

    Totally agree with @tkdog that it obviously causes a lot of people way more than mild discomfort, and I am glad it is changing to a situation where people can choose. Hopefully the judgement from not wearing a mask slowly changes, as people do have valid reasons for not wearing them :smile:
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 48 Boards Initiate
    Yes
    I think we will still need masks. I personally think we are leading the way with vaccinations. We need to stay positive and sensible
  • Past UserPast User Definition of a mental mess and a certified lost cause :) Posts: 0 Just got here
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  • DancerDancer Community Champion Posts: 8,124 Legendary Poster
    Yes
    I feel like if we get rid of the mask rule we are just going to end up in another lockdown in a matter of weeks.
    "There's a part of me I can't get back. A little girl grew up too fast. All it took was once. I'll never be the same." ~ Demi Lovato
    "The way that I have found the light in my life is through the expressive arts because I know that I will be accepted for the way I am." ~ Me
    "I'm going to get strong again and see you soon. " ~ Anonymous 
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 1,911 Extreme Poster
    Yes
    Yes 100% I wore them before they were mandatory and I’ll still wear them now, it makes me feel so much safer
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 4 Newbie
    Yes
    I personally will still wear my mask on public transport, and my work has made it obligatory, however I may be more relaxed wearing them around my friends. I've had to commute to work throughout the pandemic, so I am getting more anxious about when they relax the rules and people start sitting next to you again. Just got to be sensible, and do what you feel is comfortable and safe.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 48 Boards Initiate
    Yes
    I just feel people are tired of wearing masks. I went town centre on weekend and most places were very relaxed about enforcing the mask and social distancing rules
  • DancerDancer Community Champion Posts: 8,124 Legendary Poster
    Yes
    I think that I will definitely wear it in shops and on buses (and probably also at school) but I will probably not wear it when walking home from the bus stop after school because there is hardly ever anyone around anyway.
    "There's a part of me I can't get back. A little girl grew up too fast. All it took was once. I'll never be the same." ~ Demi Lovato
    "The way that I have found the light in my life is through the expressive arts because I know that I will be accepted for the way I am." ~ Me
    "I'm going to get strong again and see you soon. " ~ Anonymous 
  • Former MemberFormer Member ☕🌻☕ Posts: 12,938 Born on Earth, Raised by The Mix
    Depends how busy it is. I didn't wear one today in the shopping centre because nobody was there. At this point this new veriant is spreading so fast and is so much more transmissive that we will all get it anyway
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 19 Settling in
    Yes
    Depending on context. If other people are wearing masks I will wear a mask. If it's busy I will wear a mask. But outdoors I can't wear a mask in this weather haha. If there is a very empty shop and I'm using self service, then I probably won't wear a mask - or if there's only young people in a shop. I would try and wear masks around elderly people though - just out of respect for their lives.
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 22 Boards Initiate
    Yes
    I’ll be wearing a mask on public transport and in indoor settings until things are 100% confirmed to be safer. I’d rather be safe than sorry and it’s not something that has ever bothered me, so I’m happy to continue wearing one :)
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 20 Boards Initiate
    edited September 18
    Yes
    I haven't really been on much public transport since the 19th, but when I do use it I'll definitely still wear a mask. I've also still been wearing one in the shops, because like @Past User said, better safe than sorry. We used to have to wear a mask 24/7 in college, so they hardly bother me anymore anyway haha :)
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  • ellie2000ellie2000 Posts: 4,452 Community Veteran
    edited September 2021
    its boris we listen to chris witty, tories, 'by saying 19th' they're making cuts to population too. they should get back on their spaceship haha, i've been watching 'spitting image' on britbox. it puts alot in perspective haha. wat we need is a purge rather than a pandemic, much quicker tht way and it'll stop us worrying
    Crazy mad insane
  • Former MemberFormer Member Inactive Posts: 321 The Mix Regular
    No
    Yes i will, when i take my pups out i will just to be careful when i drive to places ( my partner ) i will like going food shopping and filling up my fridge ( so random summer )
    and going to the gym <3
  • DancerDancer Community Champion Posts: 8,124 Legendary Poster
    Yes
    My school aren't even enforcing face coverings at all and it is sort of beginning to feel unsafe. The only time that masks will be enforced will be if cases go up which will happen anyway. Even though I was only in for 3 hours, I still felt unsafe because literally nobody was wearing a face covering so I wore it for nearly the entire time (except for a bit during lunch but I was mainly by myself anyway.)
    "There's a part of me I can't get back. A little girl grew up too fast. All it took was once. I'll never be the same." ~ Demi Lovato
    "The way that I have found the light in my life is through the expressive arts because I know that I will be accepted for the way I am." ~ Me
    "I'm going to get strong again and see you soon. " ~ Anonymous 
  • Former MemberFormer Member Posts: 187 Helping Hand
    At school we have the choice to wear it or not, however most people are not wearing it.
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