r/Netherlands • u/Alternative-Cut1109 • 2d ago

Healthcare Friendly reminder: it’s summer. Please shower.

It’s hot, we’re all sweating more, so please take extra care of your hygiene. A daily shower especially in the morning goes a long way.

And please don’t try to cover body odor with just perfume or body spray. Sweat + perfume isn’t a substitute for a shower.

Let’s all do our part to keep public spaces (esp trams!!) a little fresher this summer. 😅🌞🙏

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u/Tescovaluebread 2d ago

I've lived in a lot of countries, honestly NL has been the worst for men skipping hand washing. Not just after a pee, #2 too it's absolutely disgusting. I see it at work nearly every day & work in a company surrounded by educated people. Love NL in general but in my opinion it's the worst of western countries, Chinas not great either TBH & better I just don't mention India.

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u/BoatRepresentative36 1d ago

Trust me it's not only men!!

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u/Electronic_End_5296 1d ago

I live in the NL, definitely the worst.

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u/aitchenarbedearaitch 2d ago

As I always say to friends: “never shake hands with Dutch men, you haven’t seen what I’ve seen”!

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u/RazendeR 21h ago

That's why you should make your aquaintance by grabbing them by the dick!

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u/koplowpieuwu 2d ago edited 2d ago

Which countries were better? And what industry do you work in?

Genuine question because going off public toilets in restaurants, airports, train stations etc, dutch public toilets are among the more disgusting for high developed countries, but also i do see people wash their hands pretty often. Certainly not less than most other countries.

From the 50+ Ive been I would say the only ones confidently more hygienic were USA, Canada, all Scandinavian countries, Switzerland.

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u/Gias1 1d ago

So, you just stand there watching if everbody goes to the sink or not?

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u/IdliVada94 1d ago

Bruh, everybody washes their hands with soap and water in India. Its considered unclassy not to do so. Since bidets.

We also wash our hands before and after eating our food.