Stray4life · 31-35, F
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purplepen · 51-55, F
@NerdyPotato There are legal exceptions for people whose physical and/or mental health conditions make it difficult to wear a mask. But most people are not aware of any legitimate exemptions, so they tend to spew hate at anyone who doesn't have a mask on, regardless of their social distancing.
GBPackersFan · 41-45, M
Maybe for some.
But being an introvert isn't necessarily about being shy or not wanting to be seen.
It's more that it's uncomfortable to be around too many people for too long, and draining to be with anyone for more than a few hours. We recharge our energy by spending time alone. But even introverts do like to socialise. We do it differently - prefer company when it's one on one and deep.
Most introverts already have a wide range of tactics for getting time alone when they need it. For most, the mask would make little difference.
But being an introvert isn't necessarily about being shy or not wanting to be seen.
It's more that it's uncomfortable to be around too many people for too long, and draining to be with anyone for more than a few hours. We recharge our energy by spending time alone. But even introverts do like to socialise. We do it differently - prefer company when it's one on one and deep.
Most introverts already have a wide range of tactics for getting time alone when they need it. For most, the mask would make little difference.
Ynotisay · M
You're right on the money. It's changed behavior in public. No doubt. Our species evolved in a way that our mouths are really important in communication. Take it away and it alters a lot of stuff.
NerdyPotato · M
@Ynotisay the main function of a mouth is to talk. You can still do that with a mask. And facial expressions come mostly from the top half of the face that's still visible.
Ynotisay · M
@NerdyPotato You're right. But teeth are important for primates. We compensate for not having our mouths visible, but we still have to compensate.
bijouxbroussard · F
SW-User
No. I feel like I'm misunderstood a lot more and having to talk even louder (practically yelling) with a mask on (I'm normally pretty soft-spoken). It bugs me.
It’s mine. I pretend to be Zorro but a Canadian version 😳
Iwillwait · M
Helped me a lot. 🙂
deadgerbil · 26-30, M
I saw an introvert pass out bc of a mask 😬... Jk lol
DarkCrazyArtistGeekGamer · 31-35, F
I used to put on masks but everytime I got in trouble so a time like this pisses me off.