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c-rational

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12. i had this same conversation with my gardener friend about 3 weeks ago. He told me that in Japan

Reply to BigmanPigman (Original post)

Tue Mar 31, 2020, 09:06 PM

Mar 2020

and many Asian countries, people wore masks because of their concern for their fellow countrymen. When Asians come here they are looked at as being afraid of getting sick, which is far from the truth. We could learn something from their cultural views. As long as enough masks are available, I think we should all were one when in public.

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Why Wearing a Face Mask Is Encouraged in Asia, but Shunned in the U.S. [View all] BigmanPigman Mar 2020 OP

In Asia there are not as many guns circulating at140 Mar 2020 #1

The Only Reason Wearing A Face Mask In The U.S. Is Shunned Is Because..... global1 Mar 2020 #2

We can make our own Tweedy Mar 2020 #9

K&R SheltieLover Mar 2020 #3

There's a weird social stigma here. Buckeye_Democrat Mar 2020 #4

I thought Americans were too vain to wear one BigmanPigman Mar 2020 #5

By all means wear a mask 😷, but make your own. DO NOT BUY ONE! Tweedy Mar 2020 #6

They even have videos on "How To" BigmanPigman Mar 2020 #7

Agreed Tweedy Mar 2020 #8

When I got contacts I realized how much I touch my eyes BigmanPigman Mar 2020 #10

Some women have Tweedy Mar 2020 #11

Shouldn't that be don't touch your eyes, nostrils and mouth, openings on the face... brush Mar 2020 #16

Actually have been told not to touch any part of the face Tweedy Apr 2020 #18

I know that's what's preached but isn't it really about not touching body openings... brush Apr 2020 #19

Not a medical professional Tweedy Apr 2020 #20

i had this same conversation with my gardener friend about 3 weeks ago. He told me that in Japan c-rational Mar 2020 #12

I posted the same opinion BigmanPigman Mar 2020 #13

I appreciate what you are saying, and have also felt conflicted about posting some opinions about c-rational Mar 2020 #14

Same to you! Stay healthy. BigmanPigman Mar 2020 #15

Avoiding crowds is better Warpy Mar 2020 #17

Asian nations developed the habit mostly due to air pollution, not disease.... KY_EnviroGuy Apr 2020 #21