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Here's what the Washington Post had to say: https://frugear.com/blogs/news/the-washington-post-on-face-masks https://frugear.com/blogs/news/the-washington-post-on-face-m... And a more in-depth look on the cultural differences: https://frugear.com/blogs/news/why-wearing-a-face-mask-is-encouraged-in-asia-but-shunned-in-the-u-s https://frugear.com/blogs/news/why-wearing-a-face-mask-is-en... I think it mostly had to do with facing a crisis. In 5 years time, long after this crisis, it will still be a common sight in public transit worldwide.