On our trip (I’ll post about the trip, I promise!) we discussed bathing habits. When we thought about the people we know, the women of our parents’ and grandparents’ generations tend to take baths and either get their hair done or wash it in the sink. The men of those generations and both genders of our generation tend to take showers for daily cleaning. Baths are more of a luxury designed for relaxation rather than part of one’s morning routine. Are we correct in this? If so, why the difference? I am a showerer, if that’s a word, for a few reasons:
- They are faster than a bath since I don’t need to wait for a tub to fill.
- I feel cleaner since baths leave a soapy residue.
- It’s easier to wash my hair (what hair I have – it doesn’t take long!)
- Showers uses less water and energy.
Sure, they aren’t quite as relaxing as a bath, but I’m utilitarian. Showers get the job done. How do you clean up most often? Vote in my new poll.