I was living in South Korea 2015-2019, where use of face masks was already a normal fact of life seasonally (air pollution) and habitual when experiencing cold symptoms. It's not amazing, but also not a big deal. I did wonder about the trash/recycling factor.
Frankly - living as an immigrant in a very looks/appearance-conscious society, it had its practical perks. Quick late-day dash to the shop without having a shave? Masks takes care of that ...
OTOH, I enjoy how the lockdowns have been a sobering reset button to everyone's vanity and fashion proclivities, too. Hair styling fast fashion cycles seem like very silly preoccupations nowadays.
Frankly - living as an immigrant in a very looks/appearance-conscious society, it had its practical perks. Quick late-day dash to the shop without having a shave? Masks takes care of that ...
OTOH, I enjoy how the lockdowns have been a sobering reset button to everyone's vanity and fashion proclivities, too. Hair styling fast fashion cycles seem like very silly preoccupations nowadays.