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the cleanliness of their homes from the outside, and meas-
ure it according to whether or not they notice any dirt. They
put off bathing, doing the laundry, ironing, changing sheets
and towels, and tidying up because these chores bore
them. They clean and organize their closets only when they
have to. Some mix their dirty and clean clothes together
and wear them again. Generally, if they can afford it, they
pay someone to come in once a week to do the cleaning.
Apart from this, they do not bother to clean the bathroom,
the floors, and dust in the corners, or the mess in their bed-
rooms.
Some people are often physically dirty. They get tired of
washing themselves and, especially when the weather is
cold, wash only their hair. They do not care about their
physical dirtiness, because no one can see it. Women have
their hairdressers “do” their hair and do not feel the need
to wash it until their perm comes out. These people try to
cover up their dirty bodies by using heavy perfumes and
deodorants, but this is far more off-putting. They think it is
normal to smell cigarette smoke, food, or sweat. They may
always seem outwardly clean, and their clothes may
appear ironed and spotless. But they are not really clean,
because they harbor a warped understanding of what real
cleanliness is. For example, they may get some dust on
their clothes or spill something on their sleeve, which might
not cause a permanent stain, and they do not consider it
unclean at all. They may get their hands dirty or greasy
from eating, but do not wash them immediately afterward.
They think that no one sees them preparing their meals