As many states begin to reopen businesses per the federal reopening guidelines, normal life is still a ways off. Many businesses are asking customers to wear masks, abide by the six-foot rule when standing in line, and show extra consideration for your fellow shoppers. This is, of course, if your state and county are able to begin the reopening process — people in epicenters like New York City and Los Angeles are still stuck in their homes.
The CDC hasn't exactly been consistent in its instructions regarding face masks. At first, many were informed that masks didn't do anything, so don't bother. Then, with more research, the CDC recommended individuals wear masks — more so for the protection of others than themselves. These masks should not be N-95 masks, as our healthcare workers need those to do their jobs, but a cloth covering of some sort is recommended.
This information has been taken in a wide variety of ways — acceptance, anger, and general annoyance.
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We need leadership on how to live AND work in this new normal. @MayoClinic says face masks reduce #COVID19 spread by 50-80% ‼️
— Adam Kinzinger (@RepKinzinger) May 18, 2020
Wearing a mask isn’t for you—it protects others from you.
Wearing a mask isn’t about stifling your freedom—it’s about saving lives AND our economy.
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worst part about wearing masks is they Face ID doest work
— damilare. (@JusticeFalade) May 18, 2020
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tomorrow i will be driving 1700 miles to arizona to get my eyebrows threaded. no face mask. only freedom.
— jackson (@duttcchhh) May 19, 2020
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No one is cool in a face mask. I'd rather lick every cereal box in a Walmart than wear a face mask. Not because I'm selfish but because it steals away the ability to see a smile, communicate effectively, and make human connections. I promise, I won't go out if I'm feeling bad.
— adgrad (@adgrad) May 14, 2020
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Saying you're not going to wear a face mask in public because you are a rebel and not conforming is like standing on a bridge with a hundred people and jumping off because they won't.
— Adam (@Adam_I_Weigh) May 15, 2020
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Wearing masks (or bandanas or some sort of face covering) right now in public places can slow down the spread of coronavirus and gives us all a much better chance of not continuing to be stuck in our houses for months. Stop being whiny ass babies about them.
— Fortune Feimster (@fortunefunny) May 18, 2020
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Am I only one getting headache wearing facemask for so long?? This covid-19 don take my freedom!
— I AM A VALHALLAN (@Emmyblaq21) May 13, 2020
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Custom face masks will be the new smartphone cases.
— Benedict Evans (@benedictevans) May 16, 2020
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Would love to start wearing a face mask in public (for my health) 😷
— fat jon boyega (@larryowenslive) December 13, 2018
Won’t wear a face mask so I dont look threatening and get shot (for my health)
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Way to go @Menards you just lost another customer due to your face mask & the 16 years of age or under are unable to enter your stores. There are plenty of other hardware stores to choose from. My freedom is worth more than the items I was going to purchase.
— Traci Timmons (@TMichelleTimmo1) May 14, 2020
Buh-Bye!!!
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I wear a face mask when I go shopping out of respect for the people forced to serve me. I also use manners. Despite no laws requiring them. It's funny how easy it is to be decent, and how hard some people make it look.
— That Pesky Prostitüt™ (@LittleMissAngr1) May 18, 2020
SEE ALSO: 13 Cute Face Masks On Amazon To Buy Your Immunocompromised Friend
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Just called my local @guitarcenter and they said I can come in if I wear a #facemask
— MK (@MK89209868) May 14, 2020
I Won’t be shopping at guitar center ever again thanks!
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It was enjoyable to return to Costco last week and shop there for the first time in two months. I returned because of their adherence to a face mask requirement for all guests and store employees. I won’t be shopping in person at Target until they require guests to wear masks.
— Mike Morrison (@ME_Morrison) May 11, 2020
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“people won’t wear masks in Florida because of the heat” is a wild way of saying “people don’t care if they die, as long as they’re comfortable”. the entire Florida is too hot to wear a face mask thing is invalid because those Minnie ear headbands are heavy and hot as hell too
— Bret the Theme Park Journalist (@Schmoofy) May 17, 2020
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Man, this Coronavirus situation sucks a thousand different ways. I hate all the deaths, I hate the jobs lost, I hate the event cancelations, I hate the gatherings missed, I hate the mental health issues, I hate travel plans canceled, I hate no sports, I hate the face masks.
— Jacob Denhollander (@JJ_Denhollander) May 13, 2020
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Am I only one getting headache wearing facemask for so long?? This covid-19 don take my freedom!
— I AM A VALHALLAN (@Emmyblaq21) May 13, 2020
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I don't know why people hate face masks, I feel like they are a great fashion choice in general.
— Bence (@Merc3desBence) May 17, 2020
Face masks or other cloth coverings can be washed with hot water and soap or by putting them in your washing machine.
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