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Put on a happy face

Wed., April 15, 2020

It is amazing how much communication is carried on through facial expressions. Whether in a grocery store aisle or talking directly to someone, a big smile makes s a huge difference. When wearing a mask we lose that special contact.

One small, partial solution would be to wear a bright yellow mask with a big smiley mouth painted on it. Then, if having a bad day, you can turn your mask upside down because anyone looking at your upside-down smile will automatically turn their real smile right side up.

Whichever way you chose to wear your smiley mask, it would be a win-win situation.

Mary Ann Tripp

Spokane

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