All this talk of racism, about something that was principally about religion. There is a natural discomfort with people who cover their faces. Criminals and IRA style terrorists eg. And there is a natural aversion to the subjugation of women in a society that has attempted to embrace equality.

We have, perforce, had to accept face masks so that may dilute the perception of hidden faces. But it is not all plus!

As is clear from an arrogant minority of peeps in this parish, lack of non-verbal communication causes poor comprehension and poor communications. The face is our principal conduit, you can't even use emoticons behind a mask. (:-!)