Wearing a face mask into and out of a cafeteria or food court helps to protect the wearer and those around them from airborne germs. Face masks are a form of personal protection equipment (PPE) that are worn when infection control measures are in place in a school or business. They can be reusable or disposable, have ear loops or ties, be sized to fit an adult or child and even come in various colors. It is a common practice to keep a face mask on while entering, ordering and paying for food in a cafeteria or food court and not removing it until sitting to eat.