Sneezing etiquette

[UGetPaid]

So the scenario is as follows: you're out in public, at the store or in an area with other people milling about and you have to sneeze. Are you supposed to pull your mask down and sneeze into you elbow/sleeve? Or are you supposed to sneeze into your face mask as it covers your mouse and nose?


I vote for uncovered into your elbow, but what with all the new rules and other people getting offended at mask removals, I wanted to see what others think.

[gwilson31]

I only sneezed once out in public with my mask on and I automatically sneezed into my elbow with the mask on.  I didn't even think of taking it off.

[ghunter]

I think you should sneeze into your mask an into your elbow/sleeve. That is why you can wash your mask or throw it away when you get home.

[1imaginarygirl]

I'm with the other replies, do both! It's a double barrier. 

[Donnamarg323]

So the scenario is as follows: you're out in public, at the store or in an area with other people milling about and you have to sneeze. Are you supposed to pull your mask down and sneeze into you elbow/sleeve? Or are you supposed to sneeze into your face mask as it covers your mouse and nose?


I vote for uncovered into your elbow, but what with all the new rules and other people getting offended at mask removals, I wanted to see what others think.

Im not sure UR gonna win with everybody on this.What do i mean?

There are people that are very scared being close to someone with or without a mask,so U can imagine how they would feel being around someone sneezing.

Wait i have the answer.Take your invisible pill.

[linderlizzie]

So the scenario is as follows: you're out in public, at the store or in an area with other people milling about and you have to sneeze. Are you supposed to pull your mask down and sneeze into you elbow/sleeve? Or are you supposed to sneeze into your face mask as it covers your mouse and nose?


I vote for uncovered into your elbow, but what with all the new rules and other people getting offended at mask removals, I wanted to see what others think.

Your method sounds best to me.  I vote for that. Uncover, sneeze, go about your business. 

That shows respect for others.  Besides, your mask would be rather nasty if you sneezed into it. 

[Work2hard]

Here you can almost get fined.  A scary thing to do out in public.

[Donnamarg323]

Here you can almost get fined.  A scary thing to do out in public.

If the intent was to do so...maybe.

And sadly there have been situations that have been caught on camera...and yes punish them.

But if its innocent,,,,you cant punish.

Maybe we are gonna need to buy insurance in case we accidentally infect somebody.....LOL!

[Nancy5]

So the scenario is as follows: you're out in public, at the store or in an area with other people milling about and you have to sneeze. Are you supposed to pull your mask down and sneeze into you elbow/sleeve? Or are you supposed to sneeze into your face mask as it covers your mouse and nose?


I vote for uncovered into your elbow, but what with all the new rules and other people getting offended at mask removals, I wanted to see what others think.

Your method sounds best to me.  I vote for that. Uncover, sneeze, go about your business. 

That shows respect for others.  Besides, your mask would be rather nasty if you sneezed into it. 

I never thought about that, but linderlizzy probably has the same idea I do.

[countrygirl12]

So the scenario is as follows: you're out in public, at the store or in an area with other people milling about and you have to sneeze. Are you supposed to pull your mask down and sneeze into you elbow/sleeve? Or are you supposed to sneeze into your face mask as it covers your mouse and nose?


I vote for uncovered into your elbow, but what with all the new rules and other people getting offended at mask removals, I wanted to see what others think.

I assume technically you are suppose to sneeze inside the mask. I don't wear a mask but if I had one on (and if in an area where it was mandatory I would do so) but I would pull the mask down and sneeze in to my shoulder like I always do.  The county I live in there is NO mask mandate and the stores like Walmart do not enforce it so most people are not wearing a mask.  And get this --- Our numbers are going down every day!

[countrygirl12]

So the scenario is as follows: you're out in public, at the store or in an area with other people milling about and you have to sneeze. Are you supposed to pull your mask down and sneeze into you elbow/sleeve? Or are you supposed to sneeze into your face mask as it covers your mouse and nose?


I vote for uncovered into your elbow, but what with all the new rules and other people getting offended at mask removals, I wanted to see what others think.

Your method sounds best to me.  I vote for that. Uncover, sneeze, go about your business. 

That shows respect for others.  Besides, your mask would be rather nasty if you sneezed into it. 

lol Yeah I agree with that.  Most people that I have seen remove the mask and cough or sneeze in to the air and do not cover their mouth at all.  People are stupid.  Most also remove the mask to talk.  So I am thinking what is the point in wearing it to start with.

[1imaginarygirl]

Uncover, sneeze, go about your business.

I don't understand why you would uncover. The whole point of wearing the mask in the first place is to catch droplets when you cough or sneeze!

[bremer51]

I 'd sneeze into my mask, but its instinctual to cover you face when you sneeze or cough.  At least for me it is.  Probably end up doing both.

[countrygirl12]

Uncover, sneeze, go about your business.

I don't understand why you would uncover. The whole point of wearing the mask in the first place is to catch droplets when you cough or sneeze!

Because if you sneeze inside the mask then it is gonna be all over your face.

[1imaginarygirl]

Uncover, sneeze, go about your business.

I don't understand why you would uncover. The whole point of wearing the mask in the first place is to catch droplets when you cough or sneeze!

Because if you sneeze inside the mask then it is gonna be all over your face.

Yeah, but it defeats the purpose of the mask if you take it off. So why wear one at all?