If you memorize this sequence of events, and explain your plan when the first "put on a mask" comes up, you might be able to short circuit the process.

They say put on a mask.

You state the next possible series of events and your response every step of the way.

They look at the line of ppl and weigh their chances of a beneficial outcome.

1. They sigh and serve you and point is clear to everyone who won and why. or
2. Sequence plays out otherwise the same.

Just my subtle variation.

If you memorize this sequence of events, and explain your plan when the first "put on a mask" comes up, you might be able to short circuit the process.

They say put on a mask.

You state the next possible series of events and your response every step of the way.

They look at the line of ppl and weigh their chances of a beneficial outcome.

1. They sigh and serve you and point is clear to everyone who won and why.

2. Sequence plays out otherwise the same.

Just my subtle variation.

If you memorize this sequence of events, and explain your plan when the first "put on a mask" comes up, you might be able to short circuit the process.

They say put on a mask.

You state the next possible series of events and your response every step of the way.

The look at the line of ppl and weigh their chances of a beneficial outcome.

1. They sigh and serve you and point is clear to everyone who won and why.

2. Sequence plays out otherwise the same.

Just my subtle variation.