Published on 12, July, 2020
I’m anxious about the masks being compulsory to wear in shops. I know their is exemptions and I was given a laminated card from my care team. I’m anxious about being stopped though and potentially questioned as I’m not very good in social situations. What if they don’t allow me entry even after seeing the card? I can’t bear the feeling of wearing something on my face. I’ve never wear hoods or hats either because I just don’t like how it feels. It irritates me and makes me feel very uncomfortable. I don’t like it when I can’t see people’s face either as it’s already difficult reading people and guessing their intentions without their face being covered on top of that.
Does anybody relate? Any advice?
Thanks.
Update: I went to Matalan, Tesco and Marks and Spencer today and They all asked me at the entrance if I had a mask, I said I am exempt and they said that’s fine just go in. I didn’t need to show my card. Tesco gives you a neck band thing to keep so other staff know you are exempt. I heard some customers commenting to each other about me not wearing one but they didn’t approach me or say anything to me directly.
Aye that was the customers problem not yours. If people don't know they don't understand.