First, let me state that I am pro-mask. I am also comprehending that when in someone’s house, we do as they ask without question, or if we don’t want to cooperate, we can leave.

Today, I am going with another friend to visit a lady who has cancer. We’re bringing food and going over to this lady’s house to eat and visit. My friend told me we have to wear masks, because the lady is immunocompromised (due to her cancer), except when we eat.

I understand we can’t wear masks when we eat. I’m not arguing my friend (the other guest’s) request, because I understand, their house, their rules, etc. My question is just a general one: If we’re going to be sitting and visiting for an hour or two, if we had a virus, any virus, would we not be transmitting it while we’re eating and drinking without masks on? Therefore, what is the point of wearing masks at all?

I don’t mean to start up the mask debate again, and as I stated, earlier, I am pro-mask and I am not arguing this friend’s request, just wondering what is the point of wearing the mask part time.

If I had the virus, I’d be transmitting it while we’re eating, maskless and so would my friend.

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