When it comes to personal hygiene, Americans don’t exactly lead the pack. According to a piece in The Atlantic, we’re fairly average in our bathing habits. A Euromonitor survey from last year revealed that while Americans tend to shower more often than the Chinese, British, and Japanese—who manage about five showers a week—we’re still lagging behind our Brazilian and Colombian friends.
Interestingly, women generally take more showers than men, with one notable exception: Sweden. In a related study, it was noted that women in Russia face the most pressure regarding beauty standards. To dive deeper into these fascinating stats, check out the original Atlantic article.
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In summary, bathing habits vary widely across countries, with cultural norms and expectations shaping how often we wash up. While Americans are not the most diligent, we certainly have our moments—just maybe not as many as our South American counterparts.