Being judged
for not wearing a mask17 total reviews
Comment from Dawn Munro
"Would it not be so much easier to just go home, put on the stupid mask, and then set out again? " -- I wonder how many people actually have this thought. Good fiction always has an element of truth to it, and your story has it, in spades, IMHO!
Your surprise ending was a delight!
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2023
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"Would it not be so much easier to just go home, put on the stupid mask, and then set out again? " -- I wonder how many people actually have this thought. Good fiction always has an element of truth to it, and your story has it, in spades, IMHO!
Your surprise ending was a delight!
Comment Written 08-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2023
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Thank you for this very nice review. I am appreciative.
Comment from Ric Myworld
I guess we learned to see everyone differently during the pandemic, unable to see their facial expressions from the eyes down. But like you said, it didn't take us long to figure out what the eyes were saying. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2023
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I guess we learned to see everyone differently during the pandemic, unable to see their facial expressions from the eyes down. But like you said, it didn't take us long to figure out what the eyes were saying. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 08-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2023
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Thank you Ric. Appreciated.
Comment from jim vecchio
When my wife was alive, one of the things that attracted me to her was she was unafraid not to wear that mask. i just had a biopsy on my face and was going to stay inside today, but your story inspired me to be unashamed to step outside.
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2023
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When my wife was alive, one of the things that attracted me to her was she was unafraid not to wear that mask. i just had a biopsy on my face and was going to stay inside today, but your story inspired me to be unashamed to step outside.
Comment Written 08-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 08-Aug-2023
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That?s good. If you wish to go out, do so. People will understand. I had a friend who invited a girl out and she wore so much makeup he insisted she scrub it off before they left her home. He wanted to know and love the real her. They?ve been married for nearly fifty years. Thank you very much for reviewing.
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Thank you for writing and your encouraging story.
Comment from Debbie D'Arcy
Well done! A great take on the brief which I enjoyed reading. Your prose is faultlessly written in clear text and the thought process throughout is skilfully and effectively expressed. Your conclusion was slightly given away when you referred to them smiling back, therefore obviously not completely covered by a mask. I wonder if you might be able to adapt that a little? But an excellent contender and I wish you good luck! Debbie
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2023
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Well done! A great take on the brief which I enjoyed reading. Your prose is faultlessly written in clear text and the thought process throughout is skilfully and effectively expressed. Your conclusion was slightly given away when you referred to them smiling back, therefore obviously not completely covered by a mask. I wonder if you might be able to adapt that a little? But an excellent contender and I wish you good luck! Debbie
Comment Written 07-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2023
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Thank you Debbie! I appreciate your review very much. I have adjusted it. I will nominate you as a good reviewer after voting. 😊
Comment from Alexandra Trovato
I think you did an excellent job with the writing prompt. I can relate to that. It does feel better to not wear make up. The 1980s were all about makeup . I'm so glad less makeup is actually okay now, for me, but also for girls and women in general. A creative great idea, to which women will relate. Best wishes!
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2023
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I think you did an excellent job with the writing prompt. I can relate to that. It does feel better to not wear make up. The 1980s were all about makeup . I'm so glad less makeup is actually okay now, for me, but also for girls and women in general. A creative great idea, to which women will relate. Best wishes!
Comment Written 07-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2023
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Thank you very much Alexandra for a great review and for your good wishes.
Comment from Iza Deleanu
A mask that hides the true self just to blend with the others, but once your true self comes to life nothing can stop you now. Thank you for sharing and good luck with the contest.
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reply by the author on 07-Aug-2023
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A mask that hides the true self just to blend with the others, but once your true self comes to life nothing can stop you now. Thank you for sharing and good luck with the contest.
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Comment Written 07-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2023
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Thank you Iza for your thoughtful review and support.
Comment from Amber Mathis
This writing also spiel a lot to me because I felt a lot of things that the person in the story is feeling. I graduated highschool in the prime Covid year of 2020, and everyone was always afraid to be anywhere without a mask. You killed this writing prompt. Keep writing!
-Amber :)
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reply by the author on 07-Aug-2023
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This writing also spiel a lot to me because I felt a lot of things that the person in the story is feeling. I graduated highschool in the prime Covid year of 2020, and everyone was always afraid to be anywhere without a mask. You killed this writing prompt. Keep writing!
-Amber :)
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Comment Written 07-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 07-Aug-2023
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Thank you very much Amber. I?m glad you could relate to the story.