Surgical masks are worn by Japanese people who are ill, so that they do not spread their germs to others around them.
Japanese people wear masks in public when they are sick. It is considered courteous to do so for the sake of people around them.
Japanese Samurai masks served as a type of facial armor. There were four types of Samurai masks, the Menpo, Hanbo, Happuri, and the Somen.
KISS never wore masks; they used face paint.
Maori do not wear masks.
No you dont have to wear a facemask. the requirmemts are that you have to wear a helmet and that is it.
Bakongo people wear masks for ceremonies, special days and festivals. i dont know why but...
In Japan, wearing face masks is common as a way to prevent the spread of illness, particularly during colder months or when someone is feeling unwell. It can also be worn for protection against pollution or to reduce the chances of spreading germs in crowded places. Additionally, wearing a face mask is considered a way to show consideration for others in Japanese culture.
only the very important people wear the masks so the people think they are gods and the will respect them
Batters wear helmets, catchers wear face masks.
The practice of wearing masks dates back to the 18th Century. People wear masks as they allow them to act in ways they do not normally do and enjoy the festivities.
Some Japanese people wear a mask because they don't want to get others sick. Some wear a mask because they don't want to get sick themselves. Some wear a mask because of air pollution and/or allergies. Some wear a mask as a comforting mechanism because it warms the air before entering the lungs (which is a normal result of breathing through your nose - unless you have a cold and your nose is stopped up). Some probably do it as a fashion statement and some wear masks just because other people wear masks. So, why DON'T people in other parts of the world wear masks? -Almost Tokyo
People do not wear gas masks in hospitals. A gas mask is an item of military equipment intended to protect against poison gas such as chlorine, phosgene etc. In hospitals, people sometimes wear face masks to filter infectious agents out of the air. This is not harmful in any way.