I`m sure this will surprise you, and will even make you eager to know where your country ranks when it comes to showering. According to the study by GROHE, the research found that over 90% of Mexicans shower daily, compared to around 70% of Americans. Australia was the second best showering nation, followed by the UK, USA, France, Germany, Russia and China. The same study found that only 25% of Chinese males shower daily.
Only 63% of Americans share their shower time with a companion or significant other. It appears that many visitors at Hilton hotels are either set for romance, or abhor being alone. The hotel chain’s study discovered that 29% of people at times bathe or shower with another person, and almost 15% of them said they “made love” in the shower. And speaking of intimate moments, a Nielson study found that over 75% of females pee in the shower.
According to another study by Ogilvy marketing agency, 75% of Americans have taken their Smartphones into the shower room. As a matter of fact, 20% of women and 30% of men don’t even bother going to the shower without them. Could this be the reason why the poker online University of Oxford discovered that 1 in 7 phones have ‘fecal matter’ on them? And what’s the purpose of having a Smartphone in the shower? Well, it was found that 45% use them to call people, and another 45% use them to check their social media profiles. A study by Nielson also discovered that 45% of young people access adult content compared to 21% of adults. Whatever the reason for taking a Smartphone into the shower, I just hope they’re not taking selfies!!
Finally, a kind reminder. Mind your manners in the bathroom. According to a British study, around 7 to 10 people think that leaving the bathroom filthy is the most annoying thing one can do. Also on their hit list is snooping in someone’s drug cabinet. Remember, the shower room is a sanctuary, friends. Always respect that, and you will all be better for it.
Older people have conservation concerns when it comes to showering, based on the GROHE study. According to the study, seniors find shower time a waste of water. While 70% of 18 to 34-year-olds take showers for around 10 minutes, only 27% of people aged over 55 years exceed this mark. Now for some encouraging news. The same study revealed that 82% of people switch off the water while brushing their teeth.