through reality and truth and clarity, it breeds confidence.
when this all kicked off, the ACLU (of all fucking people) was filled with articles and references for how higher compliance typically results from suggestions and not from compulsion. of course, they had to purge themselves when their leaders made the switch.
if people are wearing bullshit bandanas that do nothing (proven/demonstrated) simply to be in compliance with the law, then they are not doing anything to reduce transmission than somebody not wearing a mask at all. the opposite happens, others see the covering and think "well, they are in compliance" and then are less cautious around coughing or distance or high risk persons. those people SHOULD be wearing effective PPE, and if they are wearing effective PPE, then whoever does not have a mask is not a threat to them.
support the end of the mandates, support the education campaign. that is how you get compliance without oppression.