As a result, the reduced face time would translate into a loose network between friends.

所以，面对面交流的减少将会导致朋友之间的疏远。

Dr Michael Lewis, a reader from Cardiff University's school of psychology and an expert in faces, said research carried out before the pandemic had found that medical face masks reduced attractiveness because they were associated with disease or illness.

卡迪夫大学心理学院高级讲师、面部专家迈克尔·路易斯博士表示，疫情前开展的研究发现，由于口罩和疾病的关联性，戴医用口罩会降低魅力值。