Even water is cultural

the past fews days, we haven't had water regularly. If we have, it's often been only cold water. One morning, I was talking of the "delimma" we faced ,not having is any more (I admit, this might be euphomism for complaining, but I'm not sure. I suspect it is.) Anyway, I said, "we can't even use the bathroom" not expression from my friend. Puzzled, I added, "We can't take showers either!" He was unsymphatic. I realized that most people in the world, including Chinese, might only take a shower once a week, if perhaps even that much. Only westerners have the needy compulsion to shower as much as we do. So, I thought for another moment..."I can't wash my hands!" Immediately shock came across his face. He realized our peril. Now, he sympathized.

In China, hand washing is a HUGE deal. I wish we Americans would do better at this also.