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Musings on face masks

Musings on face masks: different styles I've tried and what I thought of them Masks are now a part of life here. In Montgomery County, it's required to wear a mask inside stores/businesses and on transit, so if you want to go somewhere that's not outdoors, you'll need to wear one. (I assume if you're reading this, you know that the mask should be worn properly , which means it covers both your mouth and nose) I do think there is a bit of nuance here: depending on how many people you're likely to encounter and how closely (or not), there may be occasions in which it's not necessary to wear a mask outdoors. When I go outside in my suburban neighborhood, I don't wear a mask because the sidewalks aren't crowded and if I pass some other people, it's only for a brief moment (and doesn't happen too often). In an area with more crowding/pedestrian activity where you'd be more likely to walk closely past others (such as at a protest or on a