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[–] [email protected] 142 points 1 year ago (5 children)

If I'm feeling sick, or my family is, I will wear one to work, the whole point of them is to minimize spread of disease.

[–] [email protected] 70 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I think this has been the norm in asian cultures since way before covid.

[–] the 20 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Japan and Korea. Ain't no such thing in South East Asia.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 1 year ago

We wear mask becaise of pollution πŸ™ƒ

[–] [email protected] 40 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Indeed. Western society tends to be individualistic and forgets that masks are primarily used to protect those around you from disease.

[–] [email protected] 19 points 1 year ago

Tends to? They beat us over our heads with their selfishness through COVID.

"Why are you wearing a mask?!?" Because I didn't want to get you sick, thanks for returning the favor.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

If you're feeling sick you should stay home.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

I agree, but the bosses boss wants butts to warm the seats. I make sure those days have time taking to bosses boss. Some day, they may get the point.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago (4 children)

Just out of curiosity - no judging, but why do you go to work when feeling ill?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

A lot of people get paid by hours worked so not showing up means a lower monthly income. And hourly contracts don’t have sick leave in many cases. At least in several countries around the world.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

No work no money. No money no food. No food, die. RIP

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

I work from home, with about one day in the office a week, if it's something minor, or I think it's just seasonal allergies, I'll still go in.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Not an American, I take it?

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

This right here. It just makes sense and is the ethical thing to do for those around you.