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- Contrary to widespread belief, these masks aren’t worn to protect the wearer – they’re worn to protect others. When used during surgery, they prevent bacteria, viruses and germs from the staff’s mouth & nose from entering a patient’s (open or exposed) body.
lessismore · 4634 days ago · link ·
That is not true. It not because of a politeness factor. It is because Asians are good at math. Good math means being good students. Good students go to medical school. Going to medical school means being doctors. Being doctors mean being surgeons. Being surgeons means wearing surgical masks. Which is why it is common to see people wearing surgical masks in Asian countries. This is a known fact. I read it on the internet somewhere.
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thenewgreen · 4633 days ago · link ·
So Asians are good at math which means they're all surgeons? Hmmm? Not sure that holds water. But the idea that by not spreading infection it's also self serving is a case I'd buy. I know plenty of smart doctors, some if which are surgeons that id wager are good at math and I've never seen any of them wear masks in public when sick.
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thenewgreen · 4634 days ago · link ·
I saw it as a courtesy too. Here people couldnt care less about protecting others from contagious germs. You see this a lot with kids in public playgrounds and play areas. They obviously have a cold, green snot running out their nose and yet their parents still bring them around countless kids. -not cool IMO.