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Does anyone else like facemasks?

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Grammaretto Sun 27-Dec-20 20:46:43

I am possibly alone in this but I am beginning to feel undressed if I venture out without mine on. It keeps me warm. You can hide inside it. (snotty nose, bad breath, etc)
You can go fancy and wear a different pretty one each day or even every time you go out.
I can't help being amused at how the hajib was constantly being mocked by our Rt wing press when really it can be seen as quite liberating. wink
I was in Japan a few years ago and there the facemasks are a fashion statement.

MayBee70 Mon 28-Dec-20 18:30:32

Oh, my nose starts running, too. I thought it was just me.

etheltbags1 Mon 28-Dec-20 19:49:55

Love mine, keeps my face warm.

Franbern Mon 28-Dec-20 20:03:10

I have been given to understand that the face visors are as good as useless. Even where thya re sold, it says ndeeds to be worn with a mask.
My main problem with masks is taking them off - have to be so very careful about my hearing aids. Did lose one earlier inthe year and that cost me £70 payable to get a new NHS one.

When I go to my weekly supermarket shop, I do not put my more hearing aids in - do that when I return home.

With COPD, I did find originally wearing masks difficult - but now use those little cheap, plastic thingies that sit under the mask, over the mouth and nose and holds the mask away from them allowing me to breath more easily.

As soon as I leave the supermarket, etc. I do take the mask off, prefer breathing in fresh air.

beverly10 Mon 28-Dec-20 20:16:37

How can anyone say they 'like' wearing one ?Since they became compulsory (with exceptions) I have done more on line shopping this year than ever before.

Curlygran55 Wed 30-Dec-20 19:45:10

So glad to hear it's not just me with a runny nose ? ha ha

Curlygran55 Wed 30-Dec-20 19:56:15

Phoenix, that's brill, really made me laugh ?

beverly10 Wed 30-Dec-20 20:13:22

Will any one admit the compulsory. unless you can prove otherwise ,of wearing a mask is not uncomfortable.Could
this 'compulsory' be one of the reasons why it is becoming so difficult,with the need to go through hell and high water . in the hope of getting a supermarket delivery slot.?

Blossoming Wed 30-Dec-20 20:16:33

I like them, they hide my wonky face grin

welbeck Wed 30-Dec-20 20:18:31

i love them. the more i see, properly worn, the better.

welbeck Wed 30-Dec-20 20:21:06

beverly10

How can anyone say they 'like' wearing one ?Since they became compulsory (with exceptions) I have done more on line shopping this year than ever before.

i can and i do say it.

Sarahmob Wed 30-Dec-20 21:39:14

I’ve started wearing mine when I’m walking in between shops. I have some pretty fabric ones and I put a filter in them to try and give me a little more protection. They steam up my glasses but I’m lucky enough to be able to stick my glasses on top of my head and still see. I hated wearing one initially but I’ve got used to it now.

Biscuitmuncher Wed 30-Dec-20 22:23:16

I've a question that's driving me crazy, why do people wear them when they are on their own? I've seen people doing their gardens wearing them and people driving alone with them on

MayBee70 Wed 30-Dec-20 23:43:38

I sometimes wear one when I’m doing my daily walk in the hope that if I have to pass someone they’ll give me some space but it doesn’t work. On the rare occasion that I do pass someone I usually end up walking in the road and getting a funny look from them.