Let’s get straight to the point: kids can be downright disgusting. They leave boogers on walls, stick chewed gum on random surfaces for later enjoyment, avoid brushing their teeth, and nonchalantly handle frogs before diving into a sandwich without even a rinse. And when we catch them in these revolting acts, we’re quick to teach them about hygiene and cleanliness. Eventually, their boogery walls become a thing of the past, their underwear sees fewer skid marks, and they actually start using soap without constant reminders.
But here’s the kicker: some of these gross habits seem to carry over into adulthood. Is it a personal shortcoming? A failure in parenting? Why do some grown-ups still behave like they’ve never been taught basic manners?
As a fitness instructor, I’ve been to various gyms, and they all have one thing in common: a sign above the water fountain that reads, “PLEASE DO NOT SPIT IN THE DRINKING FOUNTAIN.” It’s disheartening that such a sign is necessary at all. But that’s just the beginning of the madness. At one gym, I discovered that the management had to remove a tiny trash can next to the tanning bed because people were actually urinating in it. Yes, urinating. And the bathroom, equipped with actual toilets, was only a few feet away!
Every fitness center staff must contend with a daily barrage of unpleasantness: unflushed toilets, splatters, and piles of various excrement. It’s a never-ending cycle of grossness and, quite frankly, it’s enough to make anyone retch.
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In summary, while kids may be excused for their gross behaviors due to their age, adults have no such excuse. It’s time for all of us to step up our game in the manners department.