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What's the point of making your bed every morning?
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CrazyIvan1978
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Another Sailor's advice:
https://news.utexas.edu/2014/05/16/mcraven-urges-graduates-to-find-courage-to-change-the-world
https://news.utexas.edu/2014/05/16/mcraven-urges-graduates-to-find-courage-to-change-the-world
Shit and I thought I was a lazy fuck. I make my bed because I haven't stop giving a shit about my living space. Gotta keep a minimum of discipline in your life.
EDIT: oh the morning! right, leave it open for a few hours before making it. In the army we used to fold it open very tight so its easier to make later.
EDIT: oh the morning! right, leave it open for a few hours before making it. In the army we used to fold it open very tight so its easier to make later.
The correct answer is the appeal.
When you are tired as fuck at night which would you rather jump into?
1)
2)
I personally don't make my bed, but absolutely love staying at hotels knowing my bed looks so appealing to jump into at night.
The real question is why do hotels always tuck in the goddamn sheets instead of just leaving them loose so I can get into the dingdang bed?!
Skellig Gra
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Why even have sheets? Just use a sleeping bag.
UnemployedVillain
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The correct answer is the appeal.
When you are tired as fuck at night which would you rather jump into?
1)
2)
I personally don't make my bed, but absolutely love staying at hotels knowing my bed looks so appealing to jump into at night.
If you were actually tired you wouldn't care
Mossybrew
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Seriously, getting into a well made bed in like sliding into a straightjacket. No thanks.
psynergylover
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i ain't a slob(for the most part)
it's fine if you're living by yourself, but when you're trying to bring some into the bedroom I makes you room look cleaner(imo)
it's fine if you're living by yourself, but when you're trying to bring some into the bedroom I makes you room look cleaner(imo)
DigitalRicket
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We own a Japanese futon and so folding up our blankets and putting it away to the side of the room gives us our entire bedroom back instead of being completely taken up by a bed that is only used 8 hours a day.
yanipheonu
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I get it, and I'm lazy enough to not do my bed unless I need to.
I've learned to appreciate the discipline aspect of doing your bed everyday though.
I've learned to appreciate the discipline aspect of doing your bed everyday though.
I just remove my blankets/duvet and put them in a basket in the closet before I leave, otherwise it becomes a cat paradise all day.
They sleep on the bed anyway but it's easy to brush fur off a fitted sheet.
I still make the bed before I get in it, and wash everything frequently. I feel like it's something most people will care about more as they get older. I love a freshly made clean bed. Maybe it's mental, but I feel more comfy =P
They sleep on the bed anyway but it's easy to brush fur off a fitted sheet.
I still make the bed before I get in it, and wash everything frequently. I feel like it's something most people will care about more as they get older. I love a freshly made clean bed. Maybe it's mental, but I feel more comfy =P
This thread has so many good analogies.
I think it's pretty close. The only purpose to making a bed is looks and maybe a feeling of accomplishment. You could get both by folding dirty clothes.
It's a better analogy than showering or wiping your ass. =)
It's the one habit that's always oversold by your parents as mattering until you become an adult and realize nobody really cares and it doesn't matter, and if they do care that's probably a better indicator of a shitty person than for someone that doesn't make their bed.
A cool bed can be better for actually getting to sleep, though. Lowering your core temp and all that. But yeah, for busy people with busy lives, couldn't matter less and it's one of the easiest ways to add a minute to your day.
A cool bed can be better for actually getting to sleep, though. Lowering your core temp and all that. But yeah, for busy people with busy lives, couldn't matter less and it's one of the easiest ways to add a minute to your day.
gutter_trash
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leaving your bed messy in the morning with the shades open actually helps kill dust-mites thanks to sunlight
TAJ
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
The correct answer is the appeal.
When you are tired as fuck at night which would you rather jump into?
1)
2)
I personally don't make my bed, but absolutely love staying at hotels knowing my bed looks so appealing to jump into at night.
Hotel beds are filthy.
It feels more like an "I'm not weird, YOU"RE weird!" kind of response. It's fine if you don't want to make you're bed, but comparing it to weirdo behavior like folding your dirty clothes is a little odd.
Making your bed is the same as any kind of straightening up people do around the house. Sure, you can leave things piled up on your floors, tables and kitchen counters. Straightening up isn't the same as washing those surfaces, but a lot of people like to keep their living space tidy.
many places
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The correct answer is the appeal.
When you are tired as fuck at night which would you rather jump into?
1)
2)
I personally don't make my bed, but absolutely love staying at hotels knowing my bed looks so appealing to jump into at night.
The second picture looks way more comfy tbh
blacklotus
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First reply nailed it, pretty much.
Sir Alemeth
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We only make the bed in the guest room.
Big Chungus
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i never make my bed...and i wash my sheets every 2 months
EstoyBlackWaldo
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When you get a SO you'll understand.
GermanZepp
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What's the point of taking a shower every day if you gonna get dirty again?
Skellig Gra
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What are you talking about? That's the same thing in the US. Anything more is just people being fancy, which also exists in the U.K.
Valkerionseven
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For the imaginary people that come over when your at school.
No point unless your expecting company.
No point unless your expecting company.
Vegetable Lasagna
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The point? Because if I didn't I never heard the end of it from my ex. Haven't made the bed in 2 months now. Take that!
Emerson
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It's a complete waste of time. If you prefer a neatly tucked set of sheets, by all means do what you want. Personally I want my sheet free and not tucked in, so it's literally just a waste to make it unless people are going to see it.
Luckily my parents didn't give a fuck either and never forced me to make my bed and encouraged me to do chores that actually contributed some value instead. And my wife doesn't care now.
Luckily my parents didn't give a fuck either and never forced me to make my bed and encouraged me to do chores that actually contributed some value instead. And my wife doesn't care now.
Spiritwalker
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I just like to keep my room tidy tbh.
1. It looks like shit when you don't make your bed.
2. The doona has time to settle giving you a nice cool blanket.
3. Spiders can't crawl into a freshly made bed.
4. Messy bed is unattractive to a partner.
5. Extends the freshness when you have changed your linens.
I know you're joking, but I agree with at least two of those points.
Vital Tundra
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I find if I don't make the bed the room looks 3 times as messy than it really is.
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