A man might have various motivations for wanting to become aware of his unclean habits.
He could be looking for health and hygiene improvements, or perhaps he aims to impress a new romantic interest and wishes to avoid any repulsiveness at the outset of a potential relationship.
Regardless of the reason, removing unclean habits serves as an excellent form of self-improvement that friends and family can appreciate. Here are several common habits men should be mindful of:
1. Smoking
Though some may not classify this as the most unclean habit, it should certainly be recognized as the deadliest. While women also partake in this habit, numerous studies indicate that men are more inclined to smoke than women. Here are a few reasons to consider smoking as an unclean habit:
- Cigarettes leave a lingering odor on clothing, in cars, on nails, in hair, and various types of fabric.
- Smoking contributes to bad breath.
- It results in stained teeth.
- Ashes scattered on clothing, in vehicles, and at home are quite unpleasant.
- Ever seen a filled communal ashtray?
If these unpleasant factors aren’t enough to motivate someone to quit smoking, perhaps the health risks—such as lung cancer, a heightened risk of diabetes, heart disease, and stroke—might serve as a wake-up call.
2. Picking and Flicking
Strangely enough, many men find the act of picking their noses more appealing than using a tissue. Worse, they often leave these nasal gems in the most distasteful locations, such as bathroom walls, under desks, or even on others as a poorly perceived joke. The reality is that most people find it repulsive, and claiming that there’s no alternative for removal is ridiculous. Men who indulge in this habit should simply use a tissue to avoid those random nosebleeds.
3. Ignoring the Soap
If women realized how many men disregard soap in restrooms, they might hesitate to shake hands. Although many men have adopted the practice of rinsing, lathering, rinsing again, and drying their hands out of concern for potential illnesses like the flu, some still only complete the rinsing. Even more concerning, some men neglect to wash their hands entirely! And let’s not forget that ignoring soap in the shower is equally unacceptable; just conditioning hair doesn’t cut it.
4. Poor Oral Hygiene
Another unclean habit men need to steer clear of is the neglect of dental care. Just because breath can taste minty fresh doesn’t mean it is. Those who engage in this unpleasant practice cannot be entirely blamed; often, they simply don’t know the proper technique for brushing their teeth. Many men neglect vital aspects of dental hygiene such as brushing the back of their teeth, cleaning their tongue, investing in quality mouthwash, and taking care of their gums. And what about flossing? That is usually forgotten as these guys are often in a hurry. If time constraints are an issue in your daily routines, at the very least, consider getting an electric toothbrush.
5. Long Fingernails
Growing long fingernails can become an unclean habit for men mainly because they tend to collect all sorts of debris underneath them. If a man with lengthy nails also engages in filthy habit # 2, it escalates to an entirely new level of repulsiveness. It’s astonishing how much dirt and grime can accumulate beneath a man’s long fingernails. Maybe if he wanted to trace back…To assess how he would spend his day, he could simply investigate the various elements lurking beneath the long fingernails:
- A morning dedicated to yard work results in soil.
- Lunch includes barbeque sauce.
- An afternoon at the beach leads to sand.
- Dried nasal mucus makes an appearance during the drive home from the beach in the evening.
- Dessert after dinner consists of vanilla frosting.
6. Overlooking Foot Care
It’s no surprise that men often overlook their feet; just consider the odor that arises when they take off their shoes and socks. The outcome of neglecting foot care results in crusty soles akin to sandpaper, toenails resembling Velociraptor claws, and an odd accumulation often referred to as toe jam. If their feet were perpetually tucked away in shoes and socks, it might go unnoticed. However, those feet inevitably need to be free, and if avoiding an embarrassing revelation of your troll-like feet from your new lady friend is a priority, it’s time to start paying them some attention.
7. Intense Body Odor
Men have developed a reputation for being less than fragrant. This may stem from excessive perspiration, sensitivity to deodorant, or other uncontrollable factors. Regardless of the reason, these men must come to the realization that their body odor is not appealing, necessitating corrective measures. This is crucial not just for the comfort of anyone sharing public transport with them, but also for those sitting nearby at the movies, colleagues and classmates, as well as loved ones.
by Susan Floyd
