When COVID-19 broke out all over the world, an international debate about the wearing of face coverings also broke out. Some people believe that wearing masks will slow the spread of infection and that the masks are critical to containing the virus until there is a vaccine. Others believe masks do no good and represent an infringement on our civil liberties. Others believe that masks probably have some impact on stemming infection and that there is little downside to wearing them. Personally, I believe they do have an impact. I believe that we are seeing the positive results of wearing them in places that have mandated wearing masks in public. I wear my mask, not intending any political statement, but simply because I want to do everything I can to give us all more safety, peace of mind, and freedom.
For people who are not completely convinced of the public health advantages of wearing a mask when venturing out into the big wide world, I have compiled a list of ten other benefits that may be more compelling.
- You save a lot of money on lipstick.
- When worn with sunglasses, you can make faces at people without them knowing it.
- You can have a bad hair day and people will just assume it is the mask.
- You can buy a whole wardrobe of them and use them as fashion accessories.
- You can talk with your mouth full and no one knows the difference.
- You can rent out space on your mouth for advertising.
- There is now finally something you can buy at Brighton Collectibles that actually costs less than the “free” $25 gift card they send you for your birthday (okay… that one is a little esoteric, but, as someone who routinely ends up using her $25 birthday credit to buy something that costs over $200, it is a considerable benefit for me).
- Orthodontia may become a thing of the past.
- You have an excuse when you meet someone in the grocery store and can’t remember his or her name (as in, “oh silly me; I didn’t recognize you with the mask on!”)
- You can take Tink-ering to a whole new level.
You’re welcome.
What benefits of wearing a mask have you discovered? Please share your perspective by leaving a comment. In the alternative, you can leave me an email at terriretirement@gmail.com.
Have a safe day!
Terri/Dorry 😊
I love your Tinkerbell mask! So cute!
Thanks! All Tink, all the time!
I told someone yesterday that was stocking at a grocery store that I was smiling as if to say hi to him.
That happens to me all the time- smiling as if people can see me! And lowering MY mask so I can hear what someone else is saying better. What’s up with that?!
An add-in to your ten, you can munch on a fruit and nut protein bar on the way to the grocery store so you won’t overshop, and not worry about any bits stuck in your teeth when you go in to shop.
Good one!!!