I don't think it's mandatory here (I haven't checked lately), but the majority of shoppers at grocery stores in Austin are wearing masks these days, many of them N95. But my partner Benjamin and I do not, and no one says anything. We just pretend it's all over and go about our shopping (as best we can while facing a bunch of people in masks). One time Benjamin actually asked one of the employees to take his mask off for a second and show his smile. (Someone trying to sell us something at a food station, nice guy.) Hoping it's making a difference for some. It's sure helping our sanity!
It is mandatory in Los Angeles County (my residence) but I have not worn a mask in stores since last June. No one has said a word to me, certainly no employees have. There have been a few dirty looks but I smile and greet them warmly. It always defuses the situation.
If nothing else it sends a signal that some of us refuse to live in fear and will go about our lives despite the hysteria.
A smile and a warm greeting always fucks up the Karens. They have no idea what to do. Are they really going to yell at somebody who just said good afternoon?
I don't think it's mandatory here (I haven't checked lately), but the majority of shoppers at grocery stores in Austin are wearing masks these days, many of them N95. But my partner Benjamin and I do not, and no one says anything. We just pretend it's all over and go about our shopping (as best we can while facing a bunch of people in masks). One time Benjamin actually asked one of the employees to take his mask off for a second and show his smile. (Someone trying to sell us something at a food station, nice guy.) Hoping it's making a difference for some. It's sure helping our sanity!
It is mandatory in Los Angeles County (my residence) but I have not worn a mask in stores since last June. No one has said a word to me, certainly no employees have. There have been a few dirty looks but I smile and greet them warmly. It always defuses the situation.
If nothing else it sends a signal that some of us refuse to live in fear and will go about our lives despite the hysteria.
And you're not dead yet, which is an important signal too! lol
A smile and a warm greeting always fucks up the Karens. They have no idea what to do. Are they really going to yell at somebody who just said good afternoon?
It is not mandatory anywhere in the state of Texas except if a business requires its employees to wear one.
It is a horrible crime when a worker is forced to suffocate himself with a muzzle as a condition of employment.