I just went to the dentist. No mask requirement.
But there is an old man I see walking to and standing at the bus stop near my house on his way to work. He is always wearing a mask. Outside by himself. And when walking to and from the bus stop. It's sad how we brainwashed so many people. I feel sorry for them.
Lately, I have noticed quite a few old folks wearing masks. I assume it is because some of them are immunocompromised which can happen with age and certain illnesses and medical treatments such as cancer, chemo, bone marrow transplants, HIV, and AIDS . If anyone wants extra protection from the flu, RSV, and other respiratory illness, some say it is a good idea to put on a face mask.
Folks who wear masks for these reasons may wear them most of the time rather than take them off and forget when to put them on.
I have never been a germaphobe. What is the point of this? Germs are everywhere. Seems to me some exposure helps most people develop a level of immunity to them. The first year I worked at an elementary school, I got more colds than usual. During the remaining 14 years, I was hardly ever sick. I assume I had built up immunity. Other folks I worked with had the same experience. Seems like there is something to this.