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Why do western people use toilet paper only?

Most bizzare Q i've ever asked but tell me why? :colonhash:

Whenever i need to use a public toilet i always have to wet a couple of tissues or take baby wipes in with me. And whenever i do so i always get those awkward looks :rolleyes:

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Reply 1

CuriosityYay

Original post by HumbleBee_x

Most bizzare Q i've ever asked but tell me why? :colonhash:

Whenever i need to use a public toilet i always have to wet a couple of tissues or take baby wipes in with me. And whenever i do so i always get those awkward looks :rolleyes:

Just being stubborn to Muslims?
NOO! We won't use water 🙄

Reply 2

HumbleBee_x

Original post by CuriosityYay

Just being stubborn to Muslims?
NOO! We won't use water 🙄

Is that why many have to shower daily?

Reply 3

CuriosityYay

Original post by HumbleBee_x

Is that why many have to shower daily?

Out of curiosity (hence my name haha), do toilets at British homes have water for cleaning or is it the same as public toilets (i.e. just toilet paper)?

Reply 4

Truflais

In my household it's always been the norm to use baby wipes. I assumed most people did tbh. Can't say I've ever asked friends though.

Reply 5

username4902282

Yeah I don't know why we do either, I always use an odd baby wipe.

Reply 6

mnot

Universities Forum Helper

Original post by HumbleBee_x

Is that why many have to shower daily?

Even if you used a bidet or baby wipes, why would this stop you from showering daily.
Showering daily is just good hygiene, especially if you plan on being in the company of other people.

Reply 7

Obolinda

Volunteer Team

I use wet wipes but I guess because it's more convenient. Showing daily is enough really.

My parents use water, it's common in Nigeria I think

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Reply 8

HumbleBee_x

Original post by mnot

Even if you used a bidet or baby wipes, why would this stop you from showering daily.
Showering daily is just good hygiene, especially if you plan on being in the company of other people.

Yh ofc, i shower daily purely for hygiene reasons.

i use hedgehogs

My reaction after reading thread title:

The environment's reaction after reading that so many people use wet wipes:

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Reply 11

HumbleBee_x

Original post by gjd800

i use hedgehogs

Ouch

Reply 12

kkboyk

Original post by HumbleBee_x

Most bizzare Q i've ever asked but tell me why? :colonhash:

Whenever i need to use a public toilet i always have to wet a couple of tissues or take baby wipes in with me. And whenever i do so i always get those awkward looks :rolleyes:

Not all western countries. In particular, Southern Europe such as Italy use a bidet (very very high proportion of the population own and use one at home), and others such as France, Portugal, Germany, Hungary, Spain and Greece also use it. Brits find it very weird.

Edit: bidet are also very popular South America (which is also western) particularly Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay.

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Reply 13

gjd800

Original post by HumbleBee_x

Ouch

they aren't spiky everywhere

I get it 😂

Original post by CuriosityYay

Out of curiosity (hence my name haha), do toilets at British homes have water for cleaning or is it the same as public toilets (i.e. just toilet paper)?