11 Grooming Habits You Should (or Shouldn’t) Skip
We all have our standards -- and our pet peeves. Here are the grooming concerns at the top of readers’ lists.
from Reader's Digest magazine | October 2011
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We all have our standards -- and our pet peeves. Here are the grooming concerns at the top of readers’ lists.
1. Nose hair! I’m short, and I never fail to notice and marvel at other people’s neglect of nose hair!
-- A. H., Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
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2. Brushing your teeth and wearing clean underpants.
-- L. D., New York, New York
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3. Using a tongue cleaner to prevent bacterial buildup.
-- T. R., New York, New York
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4. I detest the overly perfumed. Why should I have to choke on their fumes?
-- L. I., Dublin, Ohio
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5. Consistent grooming of fingernails and toenails.
-- C. D., Redondo Beach, California
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6. Nicely shined and maintained shoes.
-- H. N., Dallas, Texas
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7. Check your breath. If someone offers you gum or a mint, take it!
-- A. P., Sugar Land, Texas
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8. Not picking your nose in public.
-- L. R., Novato, California
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9. Washing hands after using the toilet.
-- A. T. H., New Orleans, Louisiana
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10. Flossing. A few minutes saves decades of periodontal ills and bills.
-- D. C., Lebanon, New Hampshire
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11. My roots! I hate facing the mirror when I’m too busy to get my hair colored.
-- P. S., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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