I have tried to make sense and to piece together the relationship between being wealthy and being neat, and I must say that it was difficult. In trying to make sense of it, it dawned on me that just maybe, the reason why anyone would consider a person's level of hygiene as due to their wealth is cause, these people live in bigger spaces that swallow up their belongings making their homes look empty save for some items sticking out unlike those who aren't wealthy and so may have to share a small space with a number of other relatives with all their properties in it. However, that is not an excuse because with proper shelving, decluttering, and cleaning, in spite of how cramped the place is, it will look welcoming.
In my opinion, neatness exists independent of wealth. Cleanliness is said to be next to Godliness. And all my years growing up, I've had to do chores at home, I always ensure that I look put-together and the enviroent I stay in isn't left out. It has always been basics for me. I did not grow up in a fancy house, I did not live in a fancy neighborhood, and my parents weren't wealthy, but they ensured we shone and our surrounding was well cared for. It was all for our health benefits. A clean body and a clean environment are said to improve physical appearance, elevate ones mood, positively affect a person's mental and health wellbeing as well as boosts productivity.
Back in university, I had this coursemate who had just a few clothing. You could tell cause he repeated his clothes a lot. It was easy to identify from afar. But I tell you truly, that ge was arguably one of the neatest guys in class. His clothing was always neat and properly straightened. His hair was well done, and his shoes, although not fancy, were polished. In fact, he looked prim always. I've also encountered people who seemed well off but appeared shabby.
I know a number whose houses, although are gigantic and beautiful, yet they're poorly maintained and I don't dare use their restrooms and sometimes I reject their offer of a meal cause of the irritation I feel about there.
I'm made to believe that a person who can not properly maintain their little space would find it difficult to do so when they're in a bigger house. If the discussion was on having luxury, I'd understand why money cones in. Snce, this is just on cleanliness. I don't. Anyone who is big on maintaining hygiene would agree that they dont have to own much or do much to stay that way. Just as little as todying up after themselves does the job. Being clean is a result of the training a person received growing up and also due to the choices they make. We can all differentiate clean from dirty and so can choose which is okay for us. For others, they either grew up in hones where litters were not tolerated or in homes where the bare minimum is done. Whatever a person's approach, it is independent of their financial status.
I hope that this was interesting to read.
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