We often link poverty with poor hygiene right? Like it’s an automatic consequence of not having much money But honest I don't think that connection feels right it's way too simplistic and frankly it lets a lot of people off the hook.
I’ve seen it myself and maybe you have too when folks driving decent cars rocking the latest phones living in relatively nice places but their personal space their presence tells a different story all together with Clothes that look like they haven't met soap in weeks a lingering odor that suggests showers are optional homes where stepping carefully is less about politeness and more about navigating clutter and grime It’s jarring Baffling even and that’s the thing isn't about the size of your paycheck, This is about something much more fundamental like home training and ingrained habits.
Looking back For many of us basic cleanliness was drilled in young It wasn't a luxury it was non-negotiable Washing hands before eating Automatic Bathing daily Standard Keeping your space tidy Just what you did It was about self-respect respect for others sharing your space and a basic understanding of health It was woven into the fabric of everyday life.