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I still feel weird when wearing a mask myself or when I see somebody with one. Before the Covid situation somebody with a mask would feel threatening. I think we should have a big public campaign promoting mask wearing and make sure public leaders set an example by wearing one.

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Bangalore resident here. I felt kinda embarassed wearing a mask initially. But it took about two weeks to get used, and now I feel vulnerable if I am not wearing one. I also tense up a bit if someone else not wearing a mask is within a meter from me.

What about sunglasses? Why doesn't that feel threatening when you see someone slip on a pair of sunglasses, and a hat? After all sunglasses are a form of a mask for the upper part of the face.

Wearing sunglasses is often viewed as impolite too. I am not arguing against masks I am just saying that there are some cultural obstacles that make people uncomfortable wearing them. It would take some leadership to get around those.

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