A few years ago, I sat next to someone with a cold. I tried to turn my head away the entire flight but caught the cold. I even tried to wash hands and not touch my face. The flight was half way across the U.S.

One week ago, I sat next to someone with a cold. Coughing and blowing nose. Flight also half way across the U.S. This time, I brought a paper mask with me. I put it on. One week later and I still don't have a cold. Success! Next time, I might carry two masks. One for me and one for the sick passenger. What do you think about giving a mask to a coughing person. Will they refuse to wear it and get mad?