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Just wear a mask. It’s a good hygiene practice many eastern countries have normalized
Again, wearing one in public just not prioritizing in social situations where no one else is
I think that we live in a spiteful and judgmental world, and it that bothers you then get off of social media. I also think in this example that yes the other people are taking a larger risk than you, but that doesn’t mean you also aren’t being risky. You can still spread the virus after getting the vaccine, and there’s still much we don’t know about effectiveness long term. That being said, you should determine the level of risk you feel is acceptable for you and your peers. If you’re ok with it, then stop seeking outward validation and be content with the choice.
Thanks. Not looking for validation posting to see if there’s a good argument against my points and where people stand when it comes to reclaiming agency in a post-vaccine world
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Think even if you are vaccinated, you can still be a carrier and pass it to people who do not yet have vaccine. Isn’t that’s what Fauci said?
OP - I’m not being judgmental, just answering your question within the limited info your provided (e.g., you didn’t mention not seeing family). Everyone has to make their own judgement, and IMHO within limits of greater good. And I think you’re being careful, appropriate and shouldn’t be shamed.
I just know people that have been bar hopping on weekends and dont say anything to friends/family about it. That’s why I brought up communication.
You know the vaccine isn’t fully effective until 14 days after your second shot, right?
I’m fully vaccinated and I wouldn’t go to a crowded bar, but I have eaten indoors and socialized with small groups of friends indoors. I have kept quiet about it though because I know it might upset others and not everyone knows I’m vaccinated. I think everyone has to evaluate their own comfort with risk, but being public about it might set a bad example for those who haven’t been vaccinated. People may see crowded bars and think everything is back to normal.
If your friends can’t have a rational conversation with you about it and agree to disagree, then you probably need new friends.
Idk about putting others at risk but you are putting yourself at risk. Despite being vaccinated, you can still catch COVID. Maybe not as severe, but still.
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Lol, no I did not compare wearing a mask to arranged marriage. I criticized the justification of something because it's normalized in another culture by describing something else normalized in another culture.
PC friends lol
Would a KB and mouse beat a game pad for a FPS?
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Why wouldn’t you wear a mask? It’s not a big deal to put a piece of cloth on. We wear clothes and shoes when out in public. This is just more covering. I don’t understand the issue.
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There's lots of normal things in other cultures that aren't desirable. For example arranged marriage is also popular and normalized in certain Asian cultures.
I feel you OP. In June last year it dawned on me that there is no agreed brightline on when we can return to normal - I expect people will be pushing others to wear masks well into the next few years, even with vaccination. There is a heavy undercurrent of virtue signaling that comes with wearing a mask and chastising those who aren’t, even if the bottom line risk management isn’t changed, parallel to the current vogue of identity politics.
They haven't done enough research yet to know how the vaccine impacts contraction and tramsission, so you could catch a highly contagious variant at a party like that and then spread it to others afterward
I think your logic makes sense
Seems your opinion is, if I'm with people who don't wear masks and I don't - why should I be getting hate?
The simple answer is that you could still be a carrier and there could be people who are there, not vaccinated, and catch it. There's a lot of frustration with anti- maskers and you'll get lumped in there too.
I'd say, just don't post or talk about it too much.
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What is PC friends?
It’s more that they’re fair weather friends I find hypocritical. They will look down on anyone that doesn’t fit their line - but only when it’s most convenient for them to have the line (e.g., when they are not vaccinated themselves). This contingent is not a majority in my friend group but certainly a vocal minority. Maybe I’ll have to consider a second confession to cut them out
Throw in some oxycodone and I’m in.
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Yes, you should. Thanks!
The reason the CDC recommends continued mask wearing after being vaccinated, is because you can still be a carrier, meaning your immunity, which protects you, won’t protect others if you can still pass on the virus. Just because you’re protected, doesn’t mean others around you are. You got this.