You might think that all modern societies would have the same grooming and personal hygiene practices. Indeed, everybody takes baths, and most people do recognize the need for hygiene, but not everyone believes it to be one of the things that can make a difference. People in different cultures take care of themselves in different ways.

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There used to be an old joke in America that people should take a bath once a week, whether they need one or not. In fact, though, Americans generally take a bath- or more commonly, a shower- everyday. But in contrast to some cultures, most Americans get their shower in the morning, so they can start the day fresh.

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American guys also take good care of their hair. They prefer to wash and style their hair either by going to a beauty parlor, hair salon and barber shop or doing themselves. That’s why you realize there are a lot more western people on the street wearing men’s hair band or just a cap than Chinese guys. Most people in the States do head for beauty parlors and barber shops occasionally for a haircut, a perm or just some friendly conversations.

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