Why do Asian People Wear Surgical Masks?

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22 Mar 2020, 10:46 am

^Humour can be a reliable way of processing difficult information, for me a relaxed brain is more beneficial in these times, where we are essentially without power or control over the wider picture.

It doesnt necessarily imply indifference, just a different approach to thinking things through.



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22 Mar 2020, 11:17 am

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^Humour can be a reliable way of processing difficult information, for me a relaxed brain is more beneficial in these times, where we are essentially without power or control over the wider picture.

It doesnt necessarily imply indifference, just a different approach to thinking things through.


That has been explained to him before. He does not get it. Or he just wants to lash out. Or maybe both. The way he talks down to people is obnoxious. He has been told that before too.



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22 Mar 2020, 11:24 am

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That has been explained to him before.  He does not get it.  Or he just wants to lash out.  Or maybe both.  The way he talks down to people is obnoxious.  He has been told that before too.
Does this mean I now have competition?


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22 Mar 2020, 11:31 am

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That has been explained to him before.  He does not get it.  Or he just wants to lash out.  Or maybe both.  The way he talks down to people is obnoxious.  He has been told that before too.
Does this mean I now have competition?


No. You can be acerbic but you are not that condescending.



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22 Mar 2020, 11:46 am

i've been wearing a 3m respirator with p100 filters. Image


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22 Mar 2020, 4:03 pm

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i've been wearing a 3m respirator with p100 filters. Image


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22 Mar 2020, 6:16 pm

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I saw that they were selling surgical type masks at the convenience store. Looked like they had sold a lot. I am thinking they are being worn in the workplace. Whatever offices are still open.

The governor of Washington is cracking down like New York and Cali.

This is kinda surreal for me. People being told to stay at home most of the time, keep their distace from others, wear a mask - welcome to my world.


I don't have the sort of health problems you have, but as I have said several times (perseveration, what can you do? :wink: ), my lifestyle has, essentially, not changed at all.

So, yeah, back at cha. :wink:

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They are selling them at 7-Eleven.

We dont have them in Ireland, that I'm aware of anyway.

I have some dust masks, but lol I would be aswell to wear a snug malleable scarf over my mouth and nose. I dont find dust masks comfortable either.


May bad. I thought you lived in Meandering, California :P

A scarf is a good idea. Will make you look mysterious too.


That is my plan, eventually, to wear a scarf.
My real concern, however, is how will the constabulary think about people doing that?

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might even greet them with a measuring stick too... :lol:


*THAT'S* the spirit! :wink:



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22 Mar 2020, 6:31 pm

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My understanding is that you are an NT.
Is this correct?

Nope. I am autistic. Do you even realize your lack of understanding? You cannot even recognize someone on the spectrum.

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Ezras has an enquiring mind and this is a sign of an intelligent individual.
And that is a good thing, in my book.

I like people that like to learn. I just don't like mockeries when people are dying, the economy is shattered, and if nothing is done soon, violence will erupt. This is a serious situation. Face it as such. This is no time for jokes. Do you even know, below the radar, militias are forming up? There are local neighborhood SOS groups everywhere now. You think police or the national guard will be enough? No time for jokes. Get a grip of the reality out there. While you guys are throwing mockeries left and right, people are busy forming local SOS groups. Get a grip.

Do you even remotely understand why US congress is approving a stimulus package of around 1.6 trillion US dollars? You think this is a joke?


Your negative post has been added to my "Doom and Gloom" archive.
Let's talk about it after we get to the other side of this.

If you have a problem with my posts, don't read them. :shrug:

I am not offended by what you have written, btw. :wink:

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EzraS wrote:
That has been explained to him before. He does not get it. Or he just wants to lash out. Or maybe both. The way he talks down to people is obnoxious. He has been told that before too.
Does this mean I now have competition?


No. You can be acerbic but you are not that condescending.


Isn't that a trait that many on the spectrum have, myself included?



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22 Mar 2020, 6:43 pm

Amity wrote:
^Humour can be a reliable way of processing difficult information, for me a relaxed brain is more beneficial in these times, where we are essentially without power or control over the wider picture.

It doesnt necessarily imply indifference, just a different approach to thinking things through.


Oh, you are lovely. :heart:
Interested in coffee and cake, with a 7,000kms social distancing factor? :wink:

This is precisely how I see it.
It helps with morale, in these difficult times.

I was gutted by the bushfire tragedy, here in Australia.
Gained 3kgs through emotional distress eating.
I find humour an effective tonic.

At least the weight-gain seems to have stabilised.
Time to start taking it off, again. :wink:



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22 Mar 2020, 6:44 pm

Pepe wrote:
EzraS wrote:
Fnord wrote:
EzraS wrote:
That has been explained to him before. He does not get it. Or he just wants to lash out. Or maybe both. The way he talks down to people is obnoxious. He has been told that before too.
Does this mean I now have competition?
No. You can be acerbic but you are not that condescending.
Isn't that a trait that many on the spectrum have, myself included?
I may have never known if I had not become a member of WrongPlanet.


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22 Mar 2020, 6:45 pm

Pepe wrote:
EzraS wrote:
Fnord wrote:
EzraS wrote:
That has been explained to him before. He does not get it. Or he just wants to lash out. Or maybe both. The way he talks down to people is obnoxious. He has been told that before too.
Does this mean I now have competition?
No. You can be acerbic but you are not that condescending.
Isn't that a trait that many on the spectrum have, myself included?


Idk man, google is your friend.



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22 Mar 2020, 6:46 pm

I’m not very acerbic. I am certainly autistic.



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22 Mar 2020, 6:51 pm

Fnord wrote:
Pepe wrote:
EzraS wrote:
Fnord wrote:
EzraS wrote:
That has been explained to him before. He does not get it. Or he just wants to lash out. Or maybe both. The way he talks down to people is obnoxious. He has been told that before too.
Does this mean I now have competition?
No. You can be acerbic but you are not that condescending.
Isn't that a trait that many on the spectrum have, myself included?
I may have never known if I had not become a member of WrongPlanet.


I have gained a great deal through WP. :wink:

kraftiekortie wrote:
I’m not very acerbic. I am certainly autistic.


You are more diplomatic, rather than acerbic. :wink:



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22 Mar 2020, 9:01 pm

My problem at the moment is anxiety.
And loneliness.
Streets, stores, buses, even this laundromat are empty or nearly so; the church I have been going to is going to be online only next Sunday.
I am so isolated, and cannot help feeling scared.


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22 Mar 2020, 9:16 pm

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My problem at the moment is anxiety.
And loneliness.
Streets, stores, buses, even this laundromat are empty or nearly so; the church I have been going to is going to be online only next Sunday.
I am so isolated, and cannot help feeling scared.


Do you have any pets?
Mine give me great comfort.



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22 Mar 2020, 9:18 pm

Fnord wrote:
EzraS wrote:
That has been explained to him before.  He does not get it.  Or he just wants to lash out.  Or maybe both.  The way he talks down to people is obnoxious.  He has been told that before too.
Does this mean I now have competition?


Yes, but I'd *still* rather give you a hickey than the other guy. :mrgreen: