FWIW......
I began going out in pubic as Barbara shopping waking through town etc when masks were required everywhere. The masks were a great confidence builder.
However most places no longer require masks and we seem to be slowly beating the virus, in the US at least. Personally I am fully vaccinated with boosters.
So, today I did my make up extra good to do my shopping etc.... I even applied some nice red lipstick as a great splash of color for my grey hair... as I had something in mind....if I dared
My second stop was the local Galleria mall. After there for a short wile, I took off my mask and put it in my purse. There was no adverse reaction from anyone, I even interacted briefly with a few females in shops
My last stop was grocery shopping at the local WalMart super center where I decided to go for broke The mask stayed in my purse and I did my shopping sans a mask.
I eventually only got a few items so, I went to a self check out. The middle age couple before me had a bit of trouble and apologized to me for their hold up.
I smiled and related there was no problem
Going mask less was a big step forward for me and it all went great. It was a great confidence builder for going mask less.
I do wear a mask (to cover my makeup) going to my car in my apartment complex
I am going on 75 years old and it's now or never to live and do as I want
I have no family in the area and just about all my few real friends have either died or move away. So, what do i have to lose I that respect?
