Live in a rural area outside a metro area, about 1 hour away. I always go shop at a grocery store, amd generally tend to go in maskless.
I head into the store, and try to smile at people ("the beautiful maskless"). I think decent looking people can peer pressure others.
Much to MY surprise i see 3 old ladies (70-80), MASKLESS, and I smile at them, and they smile back at me.
We're getting there. This is a marathon not a sprint team. The best things built in life take time to make but those investments stand the test of time.
Have a great day patriots get comfy We're not done yet.
I've never worn a mask but have an exemption lanyard, wearing it less these days.
My wife bought me one because she was uncomfortable walking about with me whilst I wasn't wearing one (although I do carry that gov issued 'exemption' card).
I told my wife that I would only wear an exemption notice if it was on a background of a yellow star of David. I think she just hopes that I don't get us both beaten up.
My wife is a fearful person unfortunately - a result of poor parenting. Living with a person who doesn't really respond to fear must be trying for her :)
I'm in the UK: a friend got me one which is bright green with daisies on it, it has a card stating I have a medical condition. Think it came from the Asthma Society. Been a real life-saver - I cannot bear the idea of wearing a mask. Now I can travel and go into stores unchallenged.
I went to the bank yesterday and stood in line to cash my "economic relief payment". Probably 12 people in there and I was the only one without a mask. I've gone maskless the whole time and it's amazing to me how friendly everyone (even the armed and masked security guard) was to me. I just can't understand why everyone doesn't just quit wearing them. The programming runs deep I guess.