How do the English wash themselves?

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tiggeriffic1981

A washcloth is generally seen as a personal item, as not everyone uses them. Some use sponges, others just use their hands and other people use facial wipes or the like.
It's like expecting to be supplied with a toothbrush. Most travellers bring their own.

Most places will get you one if you need one, but they don't come as standard everywhere. It all depends on what type of hotel, and how much you are paying. I own a bed and breakfast and we don't supply them unless specifically requested to.

CHRISTINE C

Oh come on your being sad now,Get a life.

carina

I never expect a hotel to provide a washcloth (or a flannel as I would call it) ... its something rather personal and even if they provided one I wouldn't use it ... I pack my own, it's more hygienic

if it bothers you that much then stop whingeing and either ask the hotel for one, or go and buy your own ... they're easily available and don't exactly cost a fortune

Rebecca L

shower gel - hand - rub on body - wash off

jeeze its not rocket science

Bo P

ever thought of asking for one? or buying your own? its not like you will be investing in a house or something.

veritas vos liberabit

Have a shower...Rub soap in your hands and wash body...

fiona

The question should really be "How do the yanks keep themselves clean?"

The thought of a hotel providing a facecloth or flannel is quite disgusting. Such items of personal hygenie are just that - personal.

I suggest you take your filthy habits back with yourself to the States.

moist_von_lipwig

Just like cats, we sit in front of the fire and lick our bits. We do it all the more when we have visitors!

froggequene

Most people bring their own washcloths, you could either pop into Boots & buy one from their toiletries section or ask the chambermaid if they provide them

Ashley W

I assume by washcloth you are referring to a flannel as we call it. I have always been provided with a flannel when hotels. If you haven't got one ask at reception.

Katie F

It's not normal to use a facecloth here.

We generally just wash by putting water into our hands and splashing it onto our faces!

Personally, I never use soap on my face because it dries my skin out and I get really bad eczema. I wash my face twice a day, though.

If you're that bothered, ask housekeeping for an extra small towel. I'm sure they'd give you another one.

Angel

Yuk! i think flannels are unhygienic

Tl T

By a washcloth, do you mean Flannel? I'm not sure but no-one uses them any more. You always get them but the flannel always gets thrown away as people just use their hands.

Bunts

The 'washcloth' is called a flannel over here. And no, they are not normally provided in hotels.
If you tell the person at reception that you would like one, most hotels will oblige - just like extra pillows or blankets.

We can be quite accommodating in the UK....

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Sorry about that Ted. It seems the planet is in the grip of a 'credit crunch', so times are hard here. I have heard rumours that this recent fiscal downturn was started by greedy bankers (yes, I did say bankers), and also that all good things start in the US.
Let me know where you are staying, and I'll personally deliver you a washcloth. I can shine shoes too, if you need it.

english rosethorn

A sponge or wash cloth in Europe is considered personal. We never share them. Even after laundering. It is usual for hotels not to provide them.

Most shops sell these for less than a pound each.

We call them flannels in the UK. Ask for a face-flannel in the shops other wise you may get cloths for washing the floor if you ask for wash cloths.

groovymaude

Not a mistake, flannel/washcloth/facecloth call it what you will are personal items,I wouldn't use a spong or onne of those scrunchy things either YUK! I certainly wouldn't use one knowing it's been used by hundreds of others. we usually have them in toiletry bags. Go and buy one. I've never stayed in an hotel in the States that provides 'washcloths'. Boots, superdrug, Asda,Tesco etc......not like you can't just get one anywhere, cost you about 60p

Yaser

I'm not sure about it..but that surprised me..

pearl's dream

we don't tend to wash, if we feel dirty we just go outside cus it's always raining

bexi

yes, i know what you mean. the english are a very strange breed. thank god im welsh... we have sponges galore here.. and properly equiped hotels ...

my bf is english... ive been trying to train him up.. but as the saying goes, you cant teach an old dog new tricks :P

Toni C

i think its a mistake:) x

lol the girl below me is being stupid.

have fun x

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