I’ve never worn one and my city has a mandate. I’m literally the only one everywhere I go and this is a very conservative area. For the most part, people seem to be much nicer and more helpful. I figure it’s either because they think I’m actually crazy or because they appreciate the courage it takes to go maskless. The pressure to wear one is immense around here for some reason. I do get some anger directed toward me at times, which just fuels me more, but overall seems like people are nicer. I’ve seen quite a few people take theirs off or pull them down after seeing me. I’ve also noticed that if I look directly at men and make eye contact without speaking to them, that seems to encourage them. I’m not sure what the psychology behind that is, but it seems to work. Never works on women though.
Red area of a red state, however near a major city. At the grocery I'll sometimes be the only one it seems. If I go to walmart about 10% of the people will be fellow maskless patriots. Lowe's will be closer to 20%. Through it all I've only ever worn a mask if I go into the city where they literally will chimp out on you and not let you in places.
Being the odd one out where you know you're being looked at and judged / openly defying a government order no longer phase me. I agree that people actually tend to be nicer. Especially when a cashier is super friendly (which is often) you know they think it's bullshit and love seeing you in there without a mask.
I’ve never worn one and my city has a mandate. I’m literally the only one everywhere I go and this is a very conservative area. For the most part, people seem to be much nicer and more helpful. I figure it’s either because they think I’m actually crazy or because they appreciate the courage it takes to go maskless. The pressure to wear one is immense around here for some reason. I do get some anger directed toward me at times, which just fuels me more, but overall seems like people are nicer. I’ve seen quite a few people take theirs off or pull them down after seeing me. I’ve also noticed that if I look directly at men and make eye contact without speaking to them, that seems to encourage them. I’m not sure what the psychology behind that is, but it seems to work. Never works on women though.
Red area of a red state, however near a major city. At the grocery I'll sometimes be the only one it seems. If I go to walmart about 10% of the people will be fellow maskless patriots. Lowe's will be closer to 20%. Through it all I've only ever worn a mask if I go into the city where they literally will chimp out on you and not let you in places.
Being the odd one out where you know you're being looked at and judged / openly defying a government order no longer phase me. I agree that people actually tend to be nicer. Especially when a cashier is super friendly (which is often) you know they think it's bullshit and love seeing you in there without a mask.