And while we’re on the subject of slightly less pleasant smells, we have to mention this one too. In Paris in particular the streets frequently smell of urine thanks to the French habit of pipi sauvage (open-air peeing).
What is the smell in New York City?
still, Why did the French not shower?
During much of the 18th century, most people had no access to clean water. Regardless, most people believed that bathing was unhealthy. Popular belief held that opening the pores with hot water invited all manner of diseases into the skin. Bodily filth served as a de facto protective layer against illness.
in the same way, How often do French people shower? A new poll conducted by BVA and published in French newspaper Presse-Ocean reveals that only 57% of the French shower daily. 24% said they shower once every other day; 11% said once every three days. The remaining 8% shower just once every four days… or less.
likewise Do the French bathe daily? According to a synthesis of opinion polls and surveys published yesterday in Le Figaro, only 47 per cent of French people take a shower or bath every day, compared with 70 per cent of Britons and 80 per cent of the fanatically clean Dutch, Germans and Scandinavians.
Why is New York so dirty?
Several factors are responsible for the dirtiness of NYC. They include the amount of waste generated, underfunding of waste management authorities, dirty subways, congestion, and poor recycling culture. The dirty condition of New York City isn’t entirely surprising given its population.
Is New York City filthy?
All it takes is ONE hit. According to respondents, New York is one of the top three “dirtiest” cities in the world, coming in just behind Rome and Bangkok. (That’s right, that means it managed to claim the top spot stateside.) In fact, a majority of respondents (55 percent, to be exact) called it “dirty.”
Why does New York have so many rats?
A Department of Health spokesperson said that an abundance of food waste — partly caused by an uptick in outdoor dining — has led to the rise of the rats, the outlet reported.
