Like I said, its the individual's choice. Sa mga matatanda, many hate it kasi mas mahirap pa daw huminga and/or mainit daw. Suggestion ko, get them ones with "exhaust ports".

No one will make fun of you if you decide to wear a mask, and if they do, its none of their business.

The older generation are just saying, they've been through worse, we managed alright .

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The preceeding generation above us, gave it even worse to us--- "Kayo, hindi nyo naabutan yung gyera (WW2), isang beses lang kami kumain sa isang araw noon, kung may makain man" etc.. etc... hahaha

Wala akong balak gayahin example nila (although I'd be a lot lighter)

Looking back, I realize now though it was the principle and hardy mindset they were trying to pass on to us, which they had learned firsthand the hard way . It pays to listen to what the older folk are saying sometimes. They may not always be right, but they've been around the block longer and (hopefully) learned from their many mistakes.