Riverfront Headmistress Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Please answer the following questions: A. What country has been your primary residence during the last 10 years? B. While showering, do you keep the water on, or do you wet your body, turn the water off, wash, turn the water on, rinse (repeat if necessary)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 U.S. I keep the water running in cold weather but turn off and on in warm weather. The bathroom is against an outside west facing wall and it get very cold in the winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1bassoon Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 U.S. Keep the water on. But when we went to Costa Rica, we did the turn off, rinse thing. I should ask my brother - he's lived in about 10 different countries! (Currently in Abuja, Nigeria) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fivetails Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 A. What country has been your primary residence during the last 10 years? Canada (it's been my only country ever LOL) B. While showering, do you keep the water on, or do you wet your body, turn the water off, wash, turn the water on, rinse (repeat if necessary)? Umm, keep it on! I've never heard of anyone showering with the on/off/on/off thing... :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeanestMomInMidwest Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 I remember when I was a child, we had water shortage and we were encouraged to "shower with a friend" and turn off the water when soaping up. Oh, USA, by the way. Now we have our own well, I shower with the water on the whole time. During the rainy season, when water from the yard drains into the septic tank, I take very quick showers and the children bathe less frequently. Dh also encourages the "if it's yellow let it mellow, if it's brown flush it down" for the toilets, but I rebel against this because I hate the bathrooms smelling of urine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 A. What country has been your primary residence during the last 10 years? U.S. B. While showering, do you keep the water on, or do you wet your body, turn the water off, wash, turn the water on, rinse (repeat if necessary)? Keep the water on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 I have only lived in the U.S. I leave the water on when I shower, which is rarely, because I prefer a bath. Last year during the water shortage, I would take a bath and then run the kiddos through my water. We ran totally out of water several times, as our water is supplied by a spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonesloonybin Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 U.S.A. I leave the water on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 1. USA 2. It depends on the circumstances. In the house I leave it on but there is a time limit to shower (otherwise my kids would spend all day in there). Growing up, when we lived on the boat-wet down, water off, wash up, water on. For me, it depends on the water situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alice Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 US. Keep the water on. I've never actually even thought of turning it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pamela H in Texas Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 US--leave water on. After something we saw at the Children's Museum a couple years ago, we started trying to take SUPER-fast showers, but that didn't last very long. OF course we do it in a hurry, but usually, we enjoy our showers. ETA: I NEVER leave the water running during brushing my teeth though (thanks to Barney) :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMindy Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 US ON!!!!! But, our German exchange student turned the water off while he was washing. He was pretty excited when he learned he could keep the water running the whole time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomOfOneFunOne Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 U.S. Water on . . . and on, and on, and on . . . huddling in it warm, massaging caresses . . . till it's too cold to stay. bad me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 A. US B. On and hot. I've lived outside the US and never knew anyone who turned it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefly Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 1) I have lived all over the world, but in the US for the last 10. 2) water stays on in the shower! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkInTheBlue Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 A. USA B. I leave it on. It would take much more water if I kept turning it on and off because of the time it would take to get the temp right before turning the shower on. I put on one of those buttons up at the shower head to make it easy to turn the water on and off. However, when I did that the water from the shower would be cold when I turned it back on. I hate cold water. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KS_ Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 A. What country has been your primary residence during the last 10 years? US B. While showering, do you keep the water on, or do you wet your body, turn the water off, wash, turn the water on, rinse (repeat if necessary)? I keep the water on - although I do think years ago I did try the turning it off thing, but it obviously wasn't something I decided I liked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangermom Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 USA I did the sub shower for years, but our shower was redone last year and now it works differently and it's easier to leave the water on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mekanamom Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 US I have a water-saving showerhead; it goes on full blast when rinsing, it goes on "mist" (severely restricted water flow) the rest of the time. That way I don't have to get chilled, but still save water. :001_smile: Even on full blast, it's oxygenated... so it feels like a stronger flow than it really is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 China/Hong Kong. I keep the shower on all the time. I turn the water off when brushing teeth though. ETA: I often used to take cold showers in Hong Kong (in order to cool down). For that, I usually turned the water off while I soaped. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazakaal Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 1) I've lived in the UK for the past 8 years and in the US before that. 2) I always keep the water running while I'm sudsing. The only time that I didn't was when we had drainage problems and when we lived in a house with no shower, only a bath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 1. USA 2. I leave the shower on. when I was growing up, before we had sewage, I would turn the shower off. I was thrilled when we got sewage and could leave it on. I don't take long showers, but turning the water off and on would make it long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen in CO Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Our utilities company has warned that our water cost is going up dramatically this summer. I think it might be time to curb those 45 minute showers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loupelou Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 1. U.S.A. 2. Water on the whole time. We actually have a little competition around here to see who can take the fastest shower (using shampoo:tongue_smilie:). I win at just over 3 minutes. We have teens who like to stand under hot running water! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicki Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 US I leave the shower on. God bless, Vicki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Germany Keep the water on while showering, but we take pretty quick showers here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 I turn it off when in the US for any extended activities (shaving, deep conditioning, etc). When I lived with my parents, there was a handy dandy toggle switch on the shower head that stopped the water, but maintained the temperature. When I am in places without running water, I usually take a bucket bath, and it would be impossible for anyone but an octopus to continuously to throw jugs of water while scrubbing! The fact that so many people merrily let water go down the drain testifies to the low cost and high availability of water, and also to the large size of our water tanks (and low cost of heating water) that we have in the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 US On, with a water-saving shower head. I have switched to taking showers downstairs b/c it takes so long for the hot water to reach upstairs. Also, the downstairs bathroom is always warmer than the upstairs, and I hate to shave my legs with goosebumps. :tongue_smilie: I just don't see turning it off and on to be much of a saver the way I shower. It takes me maybe 30 seconds to suds up, and another 30 to shampoo my hair. The longest part is shaving, and I do that while my hair is conditioning. I can be in and out in 4 minutes or less, and often am when I'm home alone with the kids. Now, brushing my teeth takes longer, and I *do turn the water off for that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenNC Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 US Water on Our biggest water waster is waiting for the water to heat up. Last year during the worst of our drought, we kept a large bucket in the shower to catch the water while it warmed, then would use that to either flush the toilet or water the plants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secular_mom Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 The U.S. Sometimes I leave the water on, and have the drain plugged so that I can bathe while I shave my legs. Sometimes I turn the water on to get wet and lather up, and turn it off until I'm ready to rinse. Sometimes I just take a very quick shower and leave the water on. It all depends on how much time I have, and whether the purpose is just cleanliness or if it is my 'down time'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 A. We live in the U.S. B. The shower water runs continuously while I shower (and while my family members shower) and none of us would have it any other way, unless we had to for some very good reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 1. U.S. 2. Keep water on. I knew someone who was a missionary in Sao Paulo, Brazil, who joked that the water pressure was so low in their shower they had to run around in circles to get wet! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyJoy Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 1. US 2. I leave the water on unless I am shaving my legs. However, I spend only 5 minutes total in the shower, including washing my middle-of-the back length hair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalknot Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 USA & ROK I shower in less than five minutes, and usually turn the water off. My kids will shower for 15+ minutes, and tend to leave the water running. Occasionally they will say they are taking "an Army bath" (their dad) or "a Japanese bath" (me) and will be in and out in less than five minutes, having turned the water off between sudsing and rinsing. That's usually when I enfoce a shower they aren't thrilled about taking LOL. I think it's largely cultural. When I first started living with my son's dad, I slowly became more like him - longer showers, water left on. It became a sort of quick relaxation. When we began to live apart I eventually reverted back to my upbringing, and went back to short "all about business" showers. And if I want to relax, I'll soak in the tub :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeacherZee Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 1. UK/Sweden (almost 5 years each:D) 2. On the whole time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sleepy Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 U.S. and I let the water run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 1. USA 2. leave water on. But when we go to the Phillippines we turn on the trickle of water, get wet quickly, turn off the water, soap and shampoo, and then pray that there will be another trickle in which to rinse! Also - there is no hot water in the Philippines (even in wealthy houses). You would think that would be no big deal in a hot country but the water was freezing! My poor dd would scream the whole time we would bathe her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Hen Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Please answer the following questions: A. What country has been your primary residence during the last 10 years? B. While showering, do you keep the water on, or do you wet your body, turn the water off, wash, turn the water on, rinse (repeat if necessary)? USA On and as hot as I can stand it. Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy+2 Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 1. USA 2. On...in order to drown out my singing. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiguirre Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 5 years in Venezuela and 5 years in the US. I keep the water on. However, when we had water shortages in Caracas, I'd take a sponge bath before I'd freeze while sudsing. I can't stand the cold and standing around wet would be miserable for me, even in the tropics or the Texas summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaof2andtwins Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 US and I keep it on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto4greatkids Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 U.S. Keep it on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 A. What country has been your primary residence during the last 10 years? The US B. While showering, do you keep the water on, or do you wet your body, turn the water off, wash, turn the water on, rinse (repeat if necessary)? Water on the whole time, but I'm usually a quick shower person (ie: less than 10 mintues) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sumiller Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 USA On and as hot as I can stand it. Carole :iagree:ME too! : ) And we have to be in a real heat wave for me to turn it more to the cool temp. Oh, and I've lived in US all my life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 USA....leave water on...but I do turn it down when washing hair, etc., LOL! I wish I could turn the water down, but ours is all or nothing. We can only adjust temp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 USA I leave the water on. Taking a long shower is a luxurious feeling in which I love to indulge. So does dd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in NH Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 USA I turn it on, then off and then on again. so does DH, but we both are from new England. I think we started doing that when we had a lousy hot water heater. Now, it seems to be habit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SquirrellyMama Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 USA On and as hot as I can stand it. Carole :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Australia I keep the water on. I feel kind of bad about it, since we are on stage 4 water restrictions, but I get cold!! I only take quick showers though. I dream of 20 min showers, but haven't done that since grade 5 after coming home from soccer coated with black mud from head to toe :D Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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