• Tolookah
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    1 year ago

    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.

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      1 year ago

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

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      1 year ago

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

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        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.

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        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.

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        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.

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        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.

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      1 year ago

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