>>1915870Because of the incorrect belief that a generic face mask will protect them from particulate matter emitted from combustion engines. Or stuff like SARS-CoV-2. Masks only make sense as a *form of protection* if each person wearing one was fit tested for a correct N95 model. Otherwise, it's just superstitious bullshit they believe in.
That's why despite all the virtue signaling nonsense from pro-mask retards over the last 3 years, the virus still spread all around the world and killed millions of people. Because a 2 cent Chinese face mask does nothing. Only a proper respirator like an N95 or greater does anything.
Asians have long incorrectly believed these cheap masks protect them, when that's not what they're meant for. So they still wear them in smoggy cities or in crowded spaces believing they're being protected, meanwhile they're inhaling just as much smog or virus as someone without.
