• toynbee@lemmy.world
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        3 days ago

        I used to bathe in the shower.

        My parents were concerned about water usage and so banned baths. I, a stubborn teenager, just started using the dangling shower head instead of the bath tap to fill the tub. Presumably they knew, but they never called me on it.

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          3 days ago

          I just think bathing is a waste of time. I just want want to clean myself quickly and get out, I have better things to do.

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            2 days ago

            Bathing as a teenager, I wasn’t overly concerned about cleanliness or speed. I was more worried about hot water and laying down for a bit longer in the morning.

            Now, as an adult, I haven’t had a bath in several years. I’ve thought about it; standing, for me, is hard because I’m obese and have an old ankle injury that was repaired incorrectly. However, ultimately, I always end up going for the shower - because, as you said, it’s more efficient - then trembling on the bed for ten minutes until my ankle recovers.

            I agree, though. For effectiveness, go for a shower. For luxury, a bath might be appropriate.