Friday was the first time I tried using an 'earloop' mask, due to a low white blood cell count. I must say I'm disappointed. I look nothing like the lady on the box.
First of all, she's not wearing glasses that steam up from beneath the cloth every time she breathes. Also, I did not notice from her photo, that she did not appear to have the rest of her face. I feel like the mouthless girl from the Twiglight Zone movie, and am considering learning sign-language in order to replace my facial expressions.
Until I find a child-size mask that fits me, I will help everyone to understand my subtle discourse with these simple gestures:
Wrinkled chin (I don't know about that) = Shrugged shoulders, palms up
Smile (I don't know what to say) = Hang Loose sign
Smile (pleased) = Thumbs up
Ooh (you do not frighten me) = Hands wave at wrist near ear
Blah (tongue stuck out, fake gag reflex) = Need Suggestion
Yawning = I'm all too glad to hide it
So you see it is still possible to communicate though half your face has been turned into a blank stare. But please, try these at home. Just get a mirror and a washcloth (wet so it sticks on your face) and ruminate the possibilities. You never know when you'll have to go "incognito," and it's best to always prepare yourself in the excursive art of human communication. Good luck!
click here to learn about American Sign Language: http://www.nad.org/site/pp.asp?c=foINKQMBF&b=99566
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Your eyes can smile too!
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