I will likely be there in a couple of weeks. (We're still somewhat undecided.) If we go, we'll 100% be wearing masks indoors and probably 90% of the time outdoors. And we'll be doing the full N95s. (As a weird wrinkle, we'll probably do the ones with valves - not good for protecting others, but at this point I think the only reason to wear a mask is to protect yourself given that 90% of people are choosing not to seek mask-based protection.) I generally feel more comfortable with a mask, but I also have a person in the group who is high risk. I'm not taking chances with a loved one because someone else might not like it. (And really, why would my mask usage be something "someone doesn't like"?)
As for comments, I just think it's luck of the draw. I live in one of the blue-est, granola crunchiest, pro-masky towns in America. Still, I had someone put down their car window and yell nasty things at me just walking down the street. Luck of the draw.
Some people just have a lot of anger inside. Though I don't like getting yelled at, I honestly feel worse for the person. I'm not just being condescending, I really do think they must be seething with anger, negativity, stress, or whatever. It makes me sad for them and for the world that some of us are filled with those negative emotions - so filled that we lash out over trivialities. (Same thing with super nasty traffic interactions, FWIW.)
Anyway, my point is that "that kind of person" exists in any town, any place, and can be triggered for any reason (today it's masks, tomorrow it will be whether you have pickles on your hamburger) so I think the best thing we can do is not let it get to us.
I care what other people think - that's just human. But I don't care enough to override my own belief about what's right for me and my family.
I don't anticipate negative comments, but if they come, they won't be changing my choice or ruining my day.
