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Bob Crane
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That would be the best way to show that you care about others in your community.

Jul 27, 2020 12:32 PM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
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Define Public? 

Might this include a public parking lot to a shopping mall or grocery store?

 

Jul 27, 2020 10:40 AM
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Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
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Hi Will- by law in our state you have to wear one if you go into a business or if you're outside where there are a lot of people around. I was out and did wear my mask.  

Jul 27, 2020 10:36 AM
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John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
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Absolutely!

Jul 27, 2020 11:05 AM
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Susie Kay
Ultra Real Estate Dallas Fort Worth - Plano, TX
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I have it on all the time Will Hamm .  Many sellers require that buyers and their agent wear a mask and not to touch anything in the house.  Home builders also require everyone to wear a mask and only a few people can get into the house at a time.  

Jul 27, 2020 01:11 PM
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Nope. I have no plans to be around people today...other than my bride. When we walk our dog, its very socially distant, borderline isolated, so I never  wear a mask in our neighborhood. But, in stores, in houses, in meetings, where required...yup, yup! Oh and Kenneth J. Jones, Broker of Record and I share the same philosphy on this one, see his response.

Jul 27, 2020 12:13 PM
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Lyn Sims
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yes I do. Can't go in most stores without one. I feel bad for the poor store clerks that are getting beat up & spit on from those that don't want to.

Jul 27, 2020 11:23 AM
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John Pusa
Glendale, CA

Will Hamm yes, it is mandatory to wear a mask in my area.

Jul 27, 2020 10:44 AM
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Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
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I do, I did and I will.

Jul 27, 2020 10:30 AM
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Richie Alan Naggar
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A few times I forgot it and had to take my handkerchief and go custom because it is requested or service denied...I'll play along

Jul 27, 2020 12:13 PM
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Sam Shueh
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Yes. Mandatory.

Jul 27, 2020 12:00 PM
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Don Baker
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Only in businesses that require it and if I'm showing property and homeowner requests it.  Outside, nope.

Jul 27, 2020 02:49 PM
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Tammy Lankford,
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I wear one in businesses that request I do.  I wear one in homes I'm showing that request I do.  But beyond that I do not.  I'm certainly NOT wearing one outside in GA in 100 degree heat.

Jul 27, 2020 02:23 PM
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Debbie Gartner
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I will when I go downstairs to my car. It's the law here, and the main reason we are doing so well in NY.  And, its a sign of respect.  I will remove once I'm in my car. I will not be wearing one at my parent's house.  We are celebrating their 52nd anniversary outside and 6 feet apart.

Jul 27, 2020 01:49 PM
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Brenda Mayette
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Standard procedure around here... 

Jul 27, 2020 01:48 PM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
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NC requires that we do so, yes. And, when in SC, I do the same thing. 

As I've said many times before - whether I believe the politics of the pandemic, I do not want to have made ANYONE ill or worse yet, die from my being stubborn about wearing a mask. I couldn't live with myself if either of those things happened.

Jul 29, 2020 06:12 AM
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Jeff Pearl
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Yes. I keep them in my pocket, truck, car, house. I wear them when I'll be around other people. I don't wear them if I'm hiking by myself.

Jul 27, 2020 05:36 PM
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It depends.  If I'm going for a walk around the hood and not within 6 feet (or 20, or 100) of another person, no.  If I'm going to a store or area where I expect to be in close proximity to others, then yes.

 

Now of course the usefullness of masks is questionable.  The CDC has reported that the non-n95 masks (surgical, bandana, etc.) are as good as not wearing a mask at all.  N95s have been proven to allow smoke through and even allow you to blow out candles.  So I have my doubts about their usefullness.

 

Of course, I've also gone through training on hazmat decontamination and have been in the full on sealed up suits with powered air personal respirators ("PAPRs") on multiple occassions for training, so I know what proper protection looks like.

Jul 27, 2020 11:58 AM
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Doug Dawes
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Only where required

Jul 28, 2020 07:56 AM
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Greg Large
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In the open air, no but observe distancing...inside it is now a mandate in my state, is it legal? I don't think so but being the mannerly gentleman I am, I willingly accommodate to respect others more fearful than myself and proprietors of business.

Jul 28, 2020 07:13 AM
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Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
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When required I do.
I believe personal responsibility is a better response.
That looks exactly like "DON'T BE FAT!"

Obesity is the gateway behavior to all 'at risk' groups.

Maintain a healthy body, ones personal responsibility, and then imposing on me is justifiable. I resist being imposed upon to accommodate the irresponsible lifestyles of others.
But I will wear a mask to comfort others while waiting for the personal responsibility message to resonate.

Obesity and slothfulness....what did people expect the outcome to be? Perhaps CARING means intervening when others are living a destructive lifestyle and barreling into the 'most vulnerable' classification.

Jul 28, 2020 06:10 AM
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Scott Godzyk
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The great state of NH has no such law. So when I am walking by myself, no mask needed. Going out for a bike ride, no mask needed. Sitting on a rock watching teh waves, no mask needed. When i go an appointment, i have my mask. When i go to a store, i have my mask, but it is rare to go to a store now as i try to stay out of them unless it is a non busy time and i really need something. 

Jul 28, 2020 05:43 AM
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Wayne Martin
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Absolutely! The mask has become a staple. I have many!

Jul 28, 2020 05:38 AM
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Roy Kelley
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Definitely.

Jul 28, 2020 05:38 AM
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Evelina Tsigelnitskaya
SIB Realty - Sunny Isles Beach, FL

Yes, Will Hamm 

Today and yesterday and tomorrow. 

Showing, meeting with people, just go to the elevator, store - a few masks is always with me.

How's everybody? 

Jul 27, 2020 08:57 PM
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Yes.  Here's something to think about for all of you who think masks are silly... If you have ever lived where it gets really cold and you can see your breath, then you can easily visualize how tiny virus particles can blow through the air.  Maybe this is why people from the southern states don't get it?

Jul 27, 2020 02:44 PM
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Ray Henson
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I wear one at stores where they are mandated.  Other than that, not much.

Jul 27, 2020 12:58 PM
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Tony Lewis
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No, I find it ridiculous that newscasters wear a mask and speak through it when no ones is near them.

Jul 28, 2020 09:55 AM
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Michael J. Perry
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Yep

Jul 28, 2020 04:01 AM
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
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I would; I did; I will;  absolutely! In my area most establishments are wise enough to require masks and patrons respect that.

Jul 29, 2020 03:32 PM
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sandy straley
Rindlesbach Homes - Salt Lake City, UT
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Yes always. . . . . 

Jul 29, 2020 03:10 PM
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Frank Rubi
Frank Rubi Real Estate, LLC - Metairie, LA
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We are required here in Louisiana by the governor. 

Jul 29, 2020 11:09 AM
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Jerry Lucas
ABC Legal Docs LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
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I completed 40 hours of online training on infection control. Then I wrote an Infection Control Policy for my business.

I wear a mask with a minimum rating of
ASTM Level 1 (BFE >= 95%, PFE >= 95% @ 0.1 microns) or
ASTM Level 2 (BFE >= 98%, PFE >= 98% @ 0.1 microns)

and maintain social distancing.
I also follow good nutrition practices for a strong immune system.

Jul 28, 2020 09:25 AM
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Andres Lattanzio
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A simple. NO.

Aug 25, 2020 07:35 PM