Mask Etiquette 101

Jennifer Sun

The don’ts of wearing a mask

Regardless of your choice of mask, there is a proper mask-wearing etiquette. If I may be so bold, I say we have already perfected the art of mask-wearing and we all deserve an HH. However, the term is not over and COVID-19 is still very much here to stay. Exclusive remote learning is not an excuse for forgetting our mastery of mask etiquette. I want to take this opportunity to remind you of some bad mask-wearing etiquette that will land you an LP.

Simplified illustrations of proper and improper mask-wearing etiquette.
Image of proper and improper mask-wearing etiquette. (Credit: Jennifer Sun)

Nose out: You can breathe through the mask and you are not Pinocchio. So you better not have that nose exposed.

Mouth out: Covering your nose doesn’t mean you can expose your mouth instead. Honestly, I am not sure if this even helps with breathing. If anything, it just adds more discomfort.

Chin rest: Okay, maybe the softness of the cloth mask makes the perfect pillow for your chin. I get it. I mean, I also invested in the best masks out there. If you really want to, use a second mask for your chin and leave that first mask over your mouth and nose.

Side hanging: Maybe you forgot after eating or drinking, but please remember to put your mask back on. If this is your attempt at a new fashion statement, let me tell you that a black mask perfectly covering your nose and mouth is way cooler.

Eye mask: Sorry, can you even see me? I hate to break it to you, but if you persist, you are going to injure yourself, and COVID-19 or law school will be the least of your problems.

No mask: Out of the question.

See, it’s not so hard! Just cover your nose and mouth for that HH mask-wearing etiquette.

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