I agree! Mostly in one-on-one situations. I'm still masking, though not 100%. But if I see someone wearing a mask, I'll just put mine on in solidarity. It's really hard when I'm at doctor's offices and they see my mask and ask, do you want me to put on a mask? Because I want to say yes but also if they're not wearing one, they clearly do…
I agree! Mostly in one-on-one situations. I'm still masking, though not 100%. But if I see someone wearing a mask, I'll just put mine on in solidarity. It's really hard when I'm at doctor's offices and they see my mask and ask, do you want me to put on a mask? Because I want to say yes but also if they're not wearing one, they clearly don't want to. I often just say, it's fine, especially if it's a nurse I'm going to see for five seconds. Assume 90% of the time, people would say yes even if they're saying no!
it's so hard to say yes. I have started proactively asking (I have a little script for myself) and it's still hard! but also sometimes it turns into a conversation, such as the mammogram tech who didn't know that long covid is a thing. I think about how if I were asking on behalf of my bff, I wouldn't feel shy about it at all... and how I can bring that energy to myself too.
I agree! Mostly in one-on-one situations. I'm still masking, though not 100%. But if I see someone wearing a mask, I'll just put mine on in solidarity. It's really hard when I'm at doctor's offices and they see my mask and ask, do you want me to put on a mask? Because I want to say yes but also if they're not wearing one, they clearly don't want to. I often just say, it's fine, especially if it's a nurse I'm going to see for five seconds. Assume 90% of the time, people would say yes even if they're saying no!
it's so hard to say yes. I have started proactively asking (I have a little script for myself) and it's still hard! but also sometimes it turns into a conversation, such as the mammogram tech who didn't know that long covid is a thing. I think about how if I were asking on behalf of my bff, I wouldn't feel shy about it at all... and how I can bring that energy to myself too.