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.