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Message: <blockquote data-quote="MGibster" data-source="post: 8649807" data-attributes="member: 4534">Here in Arkansans, where many people ignored masks mandates before a vaccine was available, precautions do not exist for the most part.  It's kind of funny though, in March 2020 I felt weird for going into a gas station while wearing a mask, but in Octoer 2021 I felt odd for going into a gas station without a mask.  I'm not really taking any precautions these days because I've gotten my vaccine shots and the booster.  I acknowledge that I might still get COVID, but I always assumed I would get it and the social distancing was just to slow the spread and give our medical infrastructure time to take care of everyone.  I don't know of anybody here who requires masks in their business, though I still see a few people wearing masks from time-to-time.  Personally, I think it's a little silly to wear a mask into a crowded restaurant and then take it off once you get to your table, but folks are free to do whatever makes them comfortable.</blockquote>