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Fewer masks in Scotland now?

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Palomabalom · 11/08/2021 16:29

I know the masks are going to be here in certain situations for some time yet but I’ve noticed a large downturn in the shops and when out and about. Is this because the rules have changed in England too, perhaps people are feeling enough is enough?

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CeeceeBloomingdale · 11/08/2021 16:31

I've just returned to England from 2 weeks in Scotland. I didn't see anymore not wearing a mask indoors.

CeeceeBloomingdale · 11/08/2021 16:31

*anyone

Mrsjayy · 11/08/2021 16:35

I've not seen a lot of change but it's only been 2 days hasn't it? I was in another part of Scotland in a hotel Sunday into Monday and it was the English guests that were forgetting masks going into the reasturant and bar.

Mrsjayy · 11/08/2021 16:36

Tbf the people did put masks on I just think they forgot.

StarryStarrySocks · 11/08/2021 16:42

Most folk are still wearing them where I am in Edinburgh.

Mrsjayy · 11/08/2021 16:44

My Dd works in retail and she said customers have been wearing masks.

Palomabalom · 11/08/2021 16:47

They definitely weren’t today! It probably differs from place to place. Also you tend to have a domino effect where people see others not wearing them and they don’t bother.

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Mrsjayy · 11/08/2021 16:49

Where were they not wearing them?

Palomabalom · 11/08/2021 17:01

@Mrsjayy in both smaller shops and large supermarket. Don’t get me wrong there were still mask wearers just a LOT more not wearing than I’ve seen .

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containsnuts · 11/08/2021 17:25

I don't know where you're shopping. We're in Scotland and I'd estimate 90+% of teens and adults are wearing masks in indoor public places. Compliance is very good here. Don't start trouble.

Palomabalom · 11/08/2021 18:47

@containsnuts keep your hair on or should I say mask! Lol 😂
You might “ not know where I was shopping”, but I do and I’m telling you the mask compliance here in a town in Scotland has decreased based on my experience today. What kind of trouble were you thinking I might start?

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PivotPivotPivottt · 11/08/2021 19:13

I noticed today a lot of people weren't wearing them when I was in the shopping centre and wondered the same thing.

Tinkerbellfluffyboots79 · 11/08/2021 19:17

I was in (a Scottish) town today, sat waiting in the shopping centre for my friend.

Previously those without a mask wore a lanyard however how people are just not wearing them. Or majority are wearing them under their noses. I wear mine, I also wear one for work 12 hour shifts. When we were in England more people seemed to be still wearing masks than not.
I wear mine, other people have their reasons I suppose.

Palomabalom · 11/08/2021 21:26

It’s definitely on the wane for sure.

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