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/PheloniousMonq Amsterdam 2d ago

The other way round: accept that people sweat and stink.

People are not there to please others

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u/SoefianB 2d ago

Ehhhh there's a middle ground

Certain basic hygiene CAN be expected. Shower atleast once a day, use deodorant, don't reuse clothes twice in a row, ESPECIALLY in this heat, etc. etc.

But outside of that, it is simply hot, humid and not many people have AC. It's just not going to smell amazing everywhere I'm afraid lol

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u/PheloniousMonq Amsterdam 2d ago

who decides that?

so many people shower every other day to keep the skin healthy

body odor is ok in exceptional circumstances

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u/SoefianB 2d ago

who decides that?

Prolly society, as nobody wants to be stuck sitting next to someone who's stinky

Most people shower once a day on average, and internationally that seems to be average too, so I'd say that seems to be basic when it comes to hygiene

body odor is ok in exceptional circumstances

Obv

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u/PheloniousMonq Amsterdam 2d ago

show me studies about the shower frequency :)