To think mask wearing is going to wear thin before long ?

[Boogiewoogiebugleboy]

I’ve already noticed people starting to flag in Scotland. In Tesco today I was bored shitless doing the weekly shop and counting 20 people with masks on Chins and under noses. Kids using them as hankies 🤢. I heard also the government might be advising glove wearing. I imagine this is going to start to become very impractical for some people and they’ll just not bother / or bother going out. My DH is exempt from mask wearing and he went out without today expecting some comments but not a peep from anyone! Also the one way aisles have been removed too meaning more folk all crammed in to a small space not socially distant. I overheard a couple saying “ what’s the point wearing masks when we are so close anyway?”

Also the state of some of the masks were horrible looking. People fishing them out their pockets, leaving them lying on trolleys, delving in handbags to find a mask festering at the bottom ( shudder). Seems like a pretty good way to spread those germs around

This has been the argument all along. Peoples inability to be able to use them correctly (so not just wearing it in a shop but the handling of/storage/washing/knowing that they have to replace with a fresh one everytime they take it off, not just shove under the chin or unhook one ear) is just going to result in everyone coming down with every illness going due to all the germs they'll be plastering to the front of their face.

@Valleydad99

I'm fed up the whole f-ing thing. I probably have cancer but the scan department is shut because of covid so I'll either be dead in 6 months or fine. I don't see why some people get priority of treatment due to having a virus & I'm told to go take a jump & whenever I raise this get told I'm being selfish. Yes I probably am, but so is everyone else so why can't I be selfish?? I'm fed up. Absolutely fed up & no-one gives a flying f a out me so why should I care about other people. Lost my job due to this virus, probably going to die & no-one cares but I'm expected to care about everyone else. People should wear things if they want & not if they don't. That's all.

You’re not being selfish at all. It’s horrendous that so many people are having treatments postponed or cancelled because of all this

Happy to wear mine as required. Wore it into a small shop today and was pretty surprised to discover I was the only person in there wearing one (there were two other customers and two members of staff). One of the members of staff (the owner, I think) looked at me as if I had committed a terrible social faux pas, like farting on the Queen’s lap. I have one of those faces that tell people exactly what’s going on in my head - so at least because of the mask she couldn’t see that I thought she was an irresponsible, stuck up twat and not very clever, to boot.

Thank you @Tornadoofsouls! That's my hope. I find it's possible to get used to most things and I think mask wearing is in general a good idea! I reckon I'll be better with the disposables too because of the nose clip bit given I wear glasses!

I’ve still yet to wear one, although I have some ready for when it becomes mandatory here - can’t say I’m particularly looking forward to it, mainly because the shops are nearly back to normal now with many more people and walking in and out of each other, can only assume that people wearing masks will feel even more invincible and start reaching over you in the aisles

Bandanas are WAY nicer than masks, and way easier to breathe in.
I have worn a clean bandana since the lockdown began, and it looks rather ''Cowboy-ish'' but much nicer than any mask Iv'e tried.

The Shemagh type is best, and you get the double thickness of material, too.

Yanbu, i know lots who are saying they will only do click and collect from Tesco/Sainsbury car park because they don't want to wear a mask.

When shopping decreases further, more stores close and job losses maybe the government will reconsider.

Valleydad99
It's awful it's happening to you, but don't resign yourself. Cancer treatments have NOT stopped and patients have been seen throughout the pandemic, you shouldn't be left behind.

Snorkelface pair it with oversized sunglasses, I can now pass for 18 😂

The point is that if all of us who can wear masks do so, then we decrease the risk for everyone. So yes it isn’t a direct choice between mask or ventilator for ourselves, but if masks are worn, the chance of being seriously ill with COVID-19 (and needing a ventilator) are reduced for everyone including yourself.
I wear one for work (Hospice) and a fabric one at the shops. It was weird at first but now I don’t think about it. I keep the fabric one in a plastic box in my bag and hand gel before I put it on and and when I’ve used it - then I put it in a nappy bag to take home and wash. It’s just a case of getting used to a new routine/habit.

It’s funny isn’t it that people in other parts of the world don’t seem to be having the same problems with masks?

I'm a HCP so I have got used to them now, but i understand everyone's complaints. They are not comfortable at all. I will say you do adapt quite quickly to having them on though (although this might be because we are so bloody busy we don't have time ti think about our comfort levels, I say this after not realising I had broken my toe until after my shift 🙈), I would say give it a week or two and it wont be so bad. Also if they make you feel sick I find having a polo or mint etc helps. It gives you something to focus on.

I think its very likely to wear thin amongst the public and reduce how often people do go out into shops etc, but I'm not so sure that this will lead to the government then revoking the requirement like some expect. Look at the outcry against masks in America for example, yet they're also going to be a requirement in schools there too.

If some non official randomer approaches someone about not wearing a mask, they are the one looking for a fight

Yep this. People don't have to give the self appointed mask police an explanation. And if I did have an exemption it would piss me off if people thought they could ask me. For the others that choose not to wear one, I doubt approaching them would make any difference but it does increase the risk of getting physically or verbally assaulted.

"It’s funny isn’t it that people in other parts of the world don’t seem to be having the same problems with masks?"

Do people never look at any news?

I hate wearing one, it's so shit.

I think they're great. Should be worn all the time everywhere..means I don't have to bleach my tache or pluck my chin hairs.

@Brefugee

is nobody in the UK looking at the reasoning/advice. 2m distance without masks - with masks you can reduce the distance.

I'm still astounded how weird the English are being about this.

If you’re referring to the UK the word used for the inhabitants is British, not English,

@RoaryMouth

It's only on here and twitter that I've come across such strong views against masks. And I've not seen a single confrontation in a shop about the wearing of masks. It would certainly liven up my Asda trip but folk just seem to be getting on with wearing masks and minding their business round here.

Yes, in our small and v. definitely not posh village shop everyone was wearing them this pm.

Same in Waitrose in the nearest town.

What a massive fuss! How long are you even in the shop?!

I agree Cooper people adapt quickly and will with masks.

People delving into their handbag to find a mask festering at the bottom (shudder) what? I put a couple of clean masks in my handbag and put one on to go into a shop. I doubt the masks are "festering"

We can't be completely germ phobic about this. So what if someone pulls a mask out of their pocket or bag to put on.

Agree with @Judethe0bscure - another advantage is I can silently mouth ‘twat’ and ‘fuck off’ as I go round the supermarket

Be thankful that some of you do not have to wear them all day for work as I do. Torturous and have to spend the whole day communicating with people.

I agree OP. I’ve been to a big London shopping mall today to return some clothes - lots of flouting of the guidelines, and around half of those who are wearing masks have them covering their mouth only. Others are pulling them up and down in between shops (which to be honest I’ve also been doing as I’m so bloody uncomfortable).

This is the last time I’ll be clothes shopping in person until masks are phased out. It’s too distracting, sweaty and uncomfortable and makes for a stressful, joyless experience - couldn’t wait to get out of each shop to take some gulps of fresh air (well air, anyway - this was East London after all!) Judging by my fellow passengers on the train I’m now on, at least half of them agree.

I’ll be amazed if the retail industry isn’t begging for a change in the guidelines within a few weeks.

I think people are mostly compliant when they need to be somewhere it's required to wear one.

The big concern, for government should be that people will avoid going to places where they must be worn, if they are serious about kick starting the economy.

I also think people are struggling with the lack of logic around it all. I need one in a shop but not in school. I need one to buy a takeaway but not in a restaurant. I need one on the bus but not in the office. In the hairdressers but not in the gym.

Arguably, some of the places where they're not required must be higher risk than those where they are?