Quote Originally Posted by Hsu View Post
In a lot of Asian countries it's considered to be good manners to wear masks like that if you have a cold or such to help prevent the spread of germs through sneezing and coughing. To me it's a pretty logical custom, saves a lot of awkwardness trying not to cough or sneeze directly around people and getting crud all over your hands.
What he said.

I kind of like the idea, and would do it myself if every one else did. I mean, it's effective to stop the spread of disease, but I don't wanna be the only one who looks like a total dork.