Do you think they would have followed the science and recommendations without the Nanny state telling them what to do? Most people I know, even those who dislike masking and the politics of government fear porn, understand the science and were wearing masks even before mask mandates.They are following the science and the government directives. Who do you think told them about social distancing, masks and other precautions in the first place? They didn’t build that by themselves.
Many act as if the crazy Karens and Franks represent society as a whole. That's like saying Antifa represents every progressive liberal in the pacific NW.
Since the government of AZ removed the mask mandates, most businesses haven't. Most people still wear them. How long will that last? I don't know but doesn't seem like removing the mask mandate has made everyone go commando - sans masks. Fear porn is everywhere - it's an effective control mechanism.