Due to COVID-19, public health officials and the government suggest or require people wear facemasks in public depending on where they live. Where I live in the south facemasks are mandated to enter indoor businesses or when social distancing is not feasible. There has been a lot of pushback across the country about facemask use. People who oppose wearing a facemask often claim being told to wear one is uncomfortable or against their personal freedom. I believe in wearing a mask to protect others around me and to slow the spread of COVID-19. I’ve tried many different types of masks to see which ones are the most comfortable. I noticed today that wearing a mask inside with air conditioning is the most comfortable time to wear it. I walked to the grocery store outside in the heat and humidity and it was quite uncomfortable to wear the mask because I was hot and sweating, but I kept it on. As soon as I walked into the air conditioned grocery store it automatically felt more comfortable. At one point I even forgot I had the facemask on, due to how cool the A/C was in the store. I understand that masks can get uncomfortable and may not be ideal, however if people are going inside to businesses in the south in the middle of summer there will definitely be air conditioning on and that will make it more comfortable. Hopefully people will understand that wearing a mask will protect others and they will feel more comfortable wearing it in air conditioned areas.