If you're mask exempt, are you still wearing a lanyard?

[GoldFrankensteinAndGrrr]

Not a discussion on the whys and wherefores of masks/exemption, just a simple question.

Asking because I'm never sure of the etiquette now and want to see what others are doing!

I'm not wearing one because they became a marker for hassle. Thefts and violence have really increased in my area, and wearing something that shows me to be vulnerable feels like an invite for someone to mug me.

Yes, but I’ve worn a lanyard for my invisible disabilities for years anyway.

@PainterInPeril

The lanyard isn't about mask exemption. It's to show the wearer has hidden disabilities. And yes, as I have hidden disabilities, I'm still wearing the lanyard.

I have hidden disabilities (a neurological condition plus rheumatoid arthritis). I used to wear a sunflower lanyard but changed to one that simply says 'mask exempt'.

@Soubriquet

Yes.

Saves me any potential aggro

This is why I've continued to wear mine! It's worked so far but to be honest it's probably due to the fact that so few people are wearing masks where I am. Still get the odd look on buses though.

DS has autism so while he hasn't used a lanyard previously (under mask wearing age thank goodness) he could potentially benefit from the Sunflower scheme under it's intended purpose. I didn't like crossing the contentiousness of mask issues with the existing Sunflower scheme so put off getting one until April when more opened up. I finally gave up attempting to cover my face in January as the panic attacks literally got bloody, but as I could only go to the supermarket, and went at quiet times anyway, I just went bare faced. It was more "optional" stuff opening up again that led me get one to avoid anyone starting a row, plus having a wedding in June and using public transport that day. It was not the day to risk someone picking an arguement.

I generally don't wear the lanyard now. It was useful in Ireland which is still very much stuck in 2020, and sometimes, if I'm not sure about a place I might have it in my pocket, but for supermarkets, DCs swimming lessons, no I don't use it most of the time. There isn't an obligation to wear one, therefore no obligation to prove exemption.

@PainterInPeril

The lanyard isn't about mask exemption. It's to show the wearer has hidden disabilities. And yes, as I have hidden disabilities, I'm still wearing the lanyard.

Thank you! Such a shame the Hidden Disabilities lanyard is now seen as the mask exemption lanyard. I am not exempt from mask wearing but wear a HD lanyard on bad days. (As I have a HD) Always wear a mask

@YouJustDoYou

It's weird that people are still wearing their sunflower lanyards.

Why? They are to denote Hidden Disabilities in the wearer. Which don't go away. Not to do with masks

@YouJustDoYou

It's weird that people are still wearing their sunflower lanyards.

Yes those pesky weird disabled people, asking for people to be patient and kind. Why can't they all just stay at home out of your way.

14:23ElfDragon

No, neither dd’s hidden disability has ‘pissed off’, don’t be ridiculous.

There is no requirement for them to label themselves as having a disability, and so they only do so when it is necessary, and when it benefits them to do so. That does not make a mockery of the scheme.

Agree with this.