Most people here think it's too much effort to use a goddamn turn signal. So I'm not surprised they can't be bothered to wear a mask during a pandemic.
To generalize, some Asian countries tend to have a collectivist outlook that prioritizes the greater good (in this case, the good health) of society at large. Meanwhile, the US has a more individualistic outlook in which citizens prioritize fending for themselves before lending a hand to one another or caring about their neighbors.
Contrasting the different attitudes American and Asian people have toward wearing masks isn't just an issue about freedom; it also reflects the more pervasive, deep-rooted societal attitudes in each respective region.
To convince some Americans to wear masks, one would need to ultimately uproot their individualistic priorities. Whether you support mask-wearing or not, that's quite a daunting task.
(Disclaimer, I'm an American who supports wearing masks in public during the pandemic.) Edit: a word.
If only the last sentence would not read "Americans". We in Germany have the same kind of idiots, maybe fewer but quality wise on par. They are everywhere in the world.
And for sure not all Americans are self centered toddlers, as we can see on the streets these days, where many altruistic people are fighting for their friends with a darker tan.
danno49 on June 16th, 2020 at 03:58 UTC »
Most people here think it's too much effort to use a goddamn turn signal. So I'm not surprised they can't be bothered to wear a mask during a pandemic.
PerpetualSketch on June 16th, 2020 at 06:06 UTC »
To generalize, some Asian countries tend to have a collectivist outlook that prioritizes the greater good (in this case, the good health) of society at large. Meanwhile, the US has a more individualistic outlook in which citizens prioritize fending for themselves before lending a hand to one another or caring about their neighbors.
Contrasting the different attitudes American and Asian people have toward wearing masks isn't just an issue about freedom; it also reflects the more pervasive, deep-rooted societal attitudes in each respective region.
To convince some Americans to wear masks, one would need to ultimately uproot their individualistic priorities. Whether you support mask-wearing or not, that's quite a daunting task.
(Disclaimer, I'm an American who supports wearing masks in public during the pandemic.) Edit: a word.
Madouc on June 16th, 2020 at 06:59 UTC »
If only the last sentence would not read "Americans". We in Germany have the same kind of idiots, maybe fewer but quality wise on par. They are everywhere in the world.
And for sure not all Americans are self centered toddlers, as we can see on the streets these days, where many altruistic people are fighting for their friends with a darker tan.