Well consider my state is still mandating we wear masks at all times out in public? I really wouldn't have a choice in the matter but to wear one, lol.
Personally, I wouldn't be try to date anyone until this mess dies down, but if I did, I would first make sure my date has been checked, hasn't had the virus yet, and hell, I might even go as far as to take his temperature before we go out (hey, don't judge me, I work at a hospital so I'm prepared, lol).
If we go out, it would probably be in a public, open spaced area, such as a park or an area that is not crowded with people- that way we can avoid other people and talk one on one with minimal risk of exposure.
And NO, kissing isn't going to happen on said date- which brings me back to my first point: who is even dating or trying to right now? For those of you hellbent on dating, stick to virtual dates on Zoom or webcam right now- no, it's not the same, but at least it's something.
Oh you really have a date? Well good luck and be careful okay? Yeah, it's definitely going to be a mood killer, but unless you really know him, I wouldn't risk it
Make your time with him memorable, especially since you won't see him again for a long time If you do go out, most restaurants do NOT require you to wear a mask while eating, just inside the facility (yeah that's so stupid). Go eat a nice dinner together. I wouldn't recommend the movies or any closed places with a lot of people right now if you insist on going out. Go for a walk through a park, by a lake, or open area, and just talk and enjoy each others company
I don't plan on dating until there is a COVID-19 Vaccine available, but if I did go on a date, I would definitely where a mask because masks help protect myself, and other people.
The problem is, I also want to socially distance as well. It would be awkward going on an in-person date while socially distanced though, and I don't feel comfortable becoming physically close to someone knowing they might have COVID-19.
Yoru comment nailed it. Many people still do not understand. In my family we are not even seeing each otehr in erpsn (my cousins and aunts for the same reason but now that most business are open and people have to see more of each other physically mask is mandatory from now on to everyone even with your family if you are going on a local trip or gatherinngs you ahve to wear a mask and social distancing. But I can imagine that going on a date it be very uncomfoprtable to wear a mak and doing social distancing they better not even go out then. Is not a date on these circumstances,
If the date was in a very populated area, but I'd probably just try going on a date somewhere where not a lot of people are going to be, so we don't have to wear one. This can mean being out in rural areas and doing something out there. Could also simply go on a date at my house or hers. We also could just go out to eat and then we don't have to wear it then at least while eating.
No, since checking the spread of herd immunity when I'm in such a low risk group is quite irresponsible, and we've already lost the summer as an opportunity to do so, which is going to result in a lot more lost lives come winter. But since my goal is "responsible citizenship" rather than "argumentative jackass", I'd make sure she was okay with it beforehand. No point in being a jerk.
Yes of course, unless very particular circumstances were fulfilled
If the person was part of my social bubble, and we were outside with not many other people around, or at one of our houses, then probably no mask. Otherwise, definitely mask.
I’m dating a guy I met on a dating app, he want to meet, I want to meet him, but I said no, we cannot stay outside. I’m in California, I’m near the fire, the air quality is pretty bad & smokey, people been smelling smoke, there smoke everywhere, I been coughing.
Probably yes. I would want to see if she would follow suite. If she didn't wear a mask when it is required, I would not follow up with a second date. That indicates a rebel; I'm not ready for such a person in my life.
If it’s someone I just met then yes for sure... but if it’s someone I already know from before - my previous boyfriend or an old friend then why should I?
It depends on her comfort level and where we were meeting at. I'd probably start that way and feel it out the rest of the night. Make a judgment call based on how she is feeling
Yes, especially a first date. After awhile and if we were going somewhere outdoors (hiking, biking etc.) I'd ask if she was comfortable enough for me to remove it.
@gotc147 The idea of wearing a mask is not to protect yourself; the reason is to protect other people; to lessen the spread, to preserve life. I will admit wearing a mask can be uncomfortable at times; however, recognizing that it helps, even it the smallest, is being responsible.
To minimise spreading it to other people? You don’t wear a mask to protect yourself, you wear it so you don’t spray your spit onto surfaces and other people who are not as lucky to be healthy.
Common question Can people without symptoms transmit COVID-19?
Yes, infected people can transmit the virus both when they have symptoms and when they don’t have symptoms. This is why it is important that all people who are infected are identified by testing, isolated, and, depending on the severity of their disease, receive medical care. Even people confirmed to have COVID-19 but who do not have symptoms should be isolated to limit their contact with others. These measures break chains of transmission.
And that’s why people who have the virus without symptoms are asymptomatic. But they can still pass the virus onto other people who could develop the symptoms.
@AmourHoney Google Dictionary: Healthy - adjective adjective: healthy; comparative adjective: healthier; superlative adjective: healthiest in good health. "I feel fit and healthy" Opposite: ill (of a part of the body) not diseased. "healthy cells" www.statnews.com/.../ The WHO defines health as a state of “complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” OMG THAT ONE COMES FROM QUOTING THE WHO WEBSITE TOO 🤔How interesting...
That’s why it’s called asymptomatic. You experience NO SYMPTOMS BUT YOU STILL HAVE THE VIRUS AND PASS IT ON TO SOMEONE ELSE. Where the hell have you been? This has literally been explained EVERYWHERE. My cousin had the virus with ZERO symptoms and then passed it onto her mother who experienced the symptoms. Being asymptomatic doesn’t mean you’re healthy, it means you have the virus but it hasn’t affected your body in way that gives YOU symptoms but you are still very much able to pass it on to someone else.
Asymptomatic transmission refers to transmission of the virus from a person, who does not develop symptoms. There are few reports of laboratory-confirmed cases who are truly asymptomatic, and to date, there has been no documented asymptomatic transmission. This does not exclude the possibility that it may occur.
@AmourHoney lol, they said that right after they said they couldn't spread asymptomatically. But again, I'll ask the question that you won't answer me or @yads_is_back. Why should healthy people wear masks?
Which is why you should wear a mask, you may think you’re healthy right now but it could still be in your system without you realising and you not wearing a mask means you’re spreading your germs without realising that you’re not actually healthy. That’s literally just an example but that’s why masks are suggested. Because you can think you’re healthy and still carry the virus without realising because you’re asymptomatic.
Yet everything here in the UK is slowly going back into lockdown, my city has gone back into lockdown. A bunch of schools have been shut and we’ve had the most daily cases since May. Because it’s still spreading rapidly.
@AmourHoney You just said if you have the virus then you aren’t healthy, which is what I showed you in the links. That’s why I defined it for you. His whole point was for people who are healthy and follow that definition. You just contradicted yourself.
YES, but people without symptoms can think they are healthy because they are not experiencing symptoms. There for people are prancing about without masks THINKING that they are healthy when they’re really asymptomatic. Why is that so hard for you to understand my point? Jesus Christ.
@AmourHoney I’m not saying your point is invalid. Yes, you’re right. But @joeldalton is not wrong, so there’s where the issue lies. You can’t prove him wrong. He didn’t say IF YOU THINK you’re healthy... No. He said a healthy person. A healthy person is absent of disease. Both sides are pretty simple to comprehend.
By symptoms, and that is my point. If you have no symptoms you’re not going to get tested, right? So you should wear a mask in case you are carrying the virus without symptoms.
Exactly, delaying it until a vaccine is made. Which is the whole point. Sorry that I care about my families health, not everyone is lucky to have properly functioning lungs.
Of course I care! Which is why you wear a damn mask to minimise the spread whilst out in public, so things can open and function whilst a vaccine is in the works. If YOU cared about being ODing then you wouldn’t kick up such a damn fuss about following government rules that allow you to go back out into public.
We went back into lockdown because people weren’t following the rules here, they weren’t staying apart, they weren’t wearing a mask etc. So if you truly cared then you would just follow the rules to prevent a lockdown happening again. So don’t even try and use that as a way to insult me.
@AmourHoney oooh, hold the phone here. You just said you preferred to be in lockdown. In lockdown means that more people will commit suicide, be victims of domestic/sexual abuse, be victims of depression and anxiety. So your preference leads to those things.
I prefer to live in a free society where shitty science doesn't destroy people's lives to lock healthy people in their homes without cause.
If people are vulnerable, absolutely protect them and let them protect themselves. But this nonsense of healthy people (and the VAAAAAAASSSSTT majority of people that will sail through getting covid) having to live like prisoners is unprecedented, based on shitty science, and destroying society.
@Yads_Is_Back Ironically, most of the time my 'unhealthy' germs make you healthier in the long term. How do people not understand how the immune system works?
Yes, me, personally, myself. I have kept myself and my family in lockdown where it benefits OUR own health. Look, do whatever the fuck you want I’m done with this conversation. Goodbye.
@joeldalton In short, a lot of people just don't want to. They want to go along with what everybody else does. As the daughter of two M. D. s and also as a med school student myself, it is kind of laughable how much they don't know, not gonna lie. Like when she said the doctors test it only by the signs... LOL. Well then there's no reason to go to the doctor to get tested, is there? But I wasn't gonna keep on. I realized she was one of those like you are saying who just don't understand the basics of biochem and medicine.
@Lizzzzz288283 I most likely had it. my uncle in brasil had it. yea I don't see it. at least we are allowed to work here (even if I have to wear a mask I am grateful to get an income) and I am not in a financial ruin because of a government closure. do you know the dangers of being homeless? loosing everything you built up and depression? just for a tought I don't mind if u don't answer by the way the picture has nothing to do with my political view I just found it funny and it won't get taken down by GaG
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