To quite enjoy wearing a mask sometimes

[Cheeseandlobster]

So I can chunter a bit under my breath and no-one can see Also I am extremely self conscious about my teeth so I can stop worrying about them when I have a mask on and can smile with crinkly eyes instead. Does anyone else have any mask wearing benefits, aside from the obvious?

I hate them. I feel suffocated. I can't read people's faces, there's a loss of normal human communication which changes the public atmosphere to less friendly. Everybody's in their own world. And for some reason I keep bumping into things when I wear them.

I currently have a giant hormonal zit on my chin, so wearing a mask in public is an absolute necessity

With my mask and mirrored sunglasses I actually think I look pretty cool. I probably don't but never mind.

I actually get a little bit of a thrill walking into the bank all covered up and gangster like. 12 months ago you'd have been arrested walking into a bank like that. Now they just say good morning and squirt hand sanitiser at you.

the fact i can spend all day at work yawning and no one notices ,the fizzy pop burps not so good

I like it too, I have a very ugly face so it hides half of it! It feels a bit strange not wearing it out now

@Didyousaynutella

I can use my gormless, concentrating, mouth open face when at work

I noticed my gob was wide open in Tesco today, behind the mask

I am going to hate not wearing one

@Lindy2

With my mask and mirrored sunglasses I actually think I look pretty cool. I probably don't but never mind.

I actually get a little bit of a thrill walking into the bank all covered up and gangster like. 12 months ago you'd have been arrested walking into a bank like that. Now they just say good morning and squirt hand sanitiser at you.

Should be 'gangsta'

Crime's increased round these parts; the descriptions of the armed robbers in the local press make me laugh. 'The perpetrator was approximately 1.65m in height, wearing dark clothing, a baseball cap and a mask'. Followed by a blurry CCTV image

Hides the moustache and chin hairs that I will be waxing tonight!

I could definitely be persuaded to wear one on public transport for ever really. Commuting on a packed train full of snotty folks all winter is revolting!
I like the disguise - breezed past my arch enemy in the M&S car park today and despite looking directly at me, she was too slow to recognise me so lost the opportunity to interrogate me about stuff .

@QueenBlueberries

I speak to myself a lot. With mask on, people can't see me doing it so they don't think I'm mad.

Yes, but I spoke to myself the other day out loud. "What the fuck is he doing driving up on the sidewalk like that?"

I love mine. Its stylish, covers other people's perfume smells and makes me feel like I'm in my own little bubble in the supermarket.

Don’t need to remove my chin hair

I hate wearing them and I also bump into things a lot more for some reason especially in the stores.
However, i can see why some people like them and I am getting used to them gradually. It doesn't feel weird anymore.

It's easy to avoid people I don't want to talk to, I don't have to worry about facial hair, spots or wearing any make up. It makes getting ready to go out a very quick process! I've needed new foundation since March and have been able to get away with not buying any :)
I wear glasses which steam up with a mask which is annoying but other than that, I really don't mind wearing a mask. Well, washing them is a pain but oh well

I quite like them for hiding/anonymity purposes, although if I have to wear for more than an hour, I begin to feel claustrophobic.

Just before lockdown I was due to have a denture fitted when my crown fell out and couldn't be replaced. I'm still waiting and I look like a refugee from the Jezza Kyle show, so I'm thrilled to have to wear a mask!

only thing i like about wearing one if no one can tell im talking or singing to myself when im walking round the shop

I have developed lady of a certain age chin hair and nobody can see it.

I don’t have to pretend to be happy with a false smile

Love it. I call it my nose warmer.

@JimmyJabs have you tried spot cream from the doctor? Cleared mine up.

Don’t have to put make up on to hide my blotchy complexion! Also makes it easier to hide from people you don’t want to talk to.

I love being able to do a massive yawn and not having to put my hand over my mouth

I have a velvet one which keeps my face nice and warm. Saving money on lipstick too.

I have found it really helps my mental health I think it's because I have to concentrate on breathing a bit more.
It's lovely to be able to go for walks without panic attacks I have also been able to go round the supermarket and we've been eating out more often. I am never not wearing one.