What do you think about wearing face masks in shops?
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What do people think about wearing face mask in shops and how much are you willing to pay for a mask coz the prices are going up alot
I cant see why you cant wear one unless you have a genuine medical condition. Also when wearing a mask wear it properly! I saw an old woman today wearing a mask without her nose covered! Whats the point of wearing a mask if you aint going to wear it properly? you just look like an idiot.
Personally i think we should have all been wearing one from the beginning so i dont have a problem at all. I have a freebie reusable one that was posted from Hype and i already have 20 disposable ones if needed. Im still shielding atm anyways so wont be going out much even when i am allowed too
I'm ok wearing a mask and believe it makes the wearer more aware of the current situation. I completely understand that some people find them almost claustrophobic, like you Leeann. Have you considered a visor instead? The problem with the majority of the trendy masks being sold is that they are stretchy and that renders the mask permeable/pointless. Three layers of cotton is really the only way to go. Sadly, there will always be someone making profit out of the virus and charging a stupid price.
I've got one but wear u work there now saying I have to wear a mask I start to panic when I have one on tho it's sounds so stupid as it's only a mask lol
Leeann If that's the case then buy a few of the lightweight, paper ones and wear under the visor - they are of no use but they will be looser and more tolerable next to your face. I really feel sorry for you and it's not stupid any more than people having a phobia of spiders. (only the sufferer understand - I say that as the designated spider catcher!)
As Bartleby, the Scrivener often said, I would prefer not to. This may have a negative impact on high street spending, as people could switch to mainly ordering online to avoid the hassle. I went to six Boots shops yesterday trying to get a 3 pack of black reusable masks. They were all out of stock. Ended up getting some from an adidas shop.
There will be people with physical and/or mental health issues who can't wear a mask. So people who can and do wear one are also helping protect people who cant. If theres even a tiny tiny chance that by me wearing a mask, im helping protect others then im all for it. Wearing a mask doesnt make me weak, scared or controlled in fact it makes me educated enough to know that i could be asymptomatic and pass the virus on to others.
Remember masks /face coverings are not to protect the wearer but to protect those around the wearer . The theory being if we all wear one then we all keep our germs /viruses to ourselves .
Unless you pay silly money for a clinically certified mask and get trained in how to put it on properly then anything will do to cover your face and comply with the guidance .
I bought some of these https://www.latestdeals.co.uk/deals/cotton-reusablewashable-face-masks-pack-10-amazon-977 last week and they arrived in 2 days very comfortable (as far as a mask can be ) so I've ordered 10 more .
The disposable ones you see all over here worry me as they do not protect the wearer either but will be "chucked " all over the place , creating a mountain of litter in our streets (happening already as most have noticed) .
Buy cotton ones ,take them home ,wash at 60C and reuse - Will probably work out cheaper than the disposable ones , are just as effective and will help prevent the inevitable littering .
I think there is no reason people shouldn’t be wearing them. If you have a medical condition hopefully somebody else could do your shopping for you. If people don’t like wearing mask they really aren’t going to enjoy wearing ventilators. It’s so frustrating as a shop worker the amount of people not wearing them and being put at danger by members of the public all day long.
Well I work in a shop and I think customer should b wearing them but as for myself I've done everything I can to protect myself and others while working over the lockdown and I've been fine I'm more worried about wearing the mask lol
Leeann I’m the same I really didn’t like it at first. I quickly got used to it by practicing wearing it as I also need to use it travelling to work. I got given a visor from work which made me feel less claustrophobic! Maybe you could give that a try? x
morvenjamieson it's not going to work I panic when anything is covering my face lol
Leeann if the customer is wearing one so should staff, defeats the object if they don’t.
Leeann https://metro.co.uk/2020/07/15/how-feel-calmer-are-anxious-about-wearing-face-mask-12991081/ Some good tips here
I have got used to wearing them at work etc. and have also purchased my own pack of reusable masks from Adidas, a pack of 3 was £12.95, but they have gone up in price slightly now, I have been wearing them the last few times I have done the food shopping.
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