Squeegee Personality Test

The Squeegee Personality Test

Okay, maybe not a test so much as an interpretation of a person's simple reaction to a squeegee. No, I don't have much else to think about these days? Why do you ask?

It's funny how the little details, the simplest, most mundane things can tell you so much about a person. For instance, the simple act of placing a squeegee in a shower can tell you all about a person's approach to clean, not to mention respect of other people's property.
Of course, not many people squeegee their showers. Most guys I know find the concept highly hilarious. I mean, come on. A squeegee? Pff! Talk about obsessive clean!!! But for me, using a squeegee after every shower is all about laziness. The one thing I hate most is cleaning the tub and the shower. Ever since my mom first put that can of Ajax and a sponge in my hand and pointed me in the direction of the bathroom, I have hated it. I mean, who wants to be sprawled out in a tub trying not to touch anything you've already cleaned scrubbing mildew? And while letting it slide is an option, the only thing grosser to me than black smudges of mildew (which, for the record, is alive! And slimy! And sharing your bathroom!! Ew!) lining your tub and spreading everywhere is a full outhouse. So what's the best way to not clean and still stay (relatively) mildew-free? Wipe down that moisture after each shower! That way, mildew, while still present, is kept to a minimum.
And so, my less sensitive friends often tease me about my squeegee. Some of the guys have called me clean freak, which is completely not the case. I mean, you could measure the layers of dust in my room with a ruler. (Unless my mom or gramma is coming for the weekend, in which case, clean-binge!) But I'm getting off topic here.
My point is that my shower "anality" has produced an interesting side-effect, to wit, how people react to the squeegee after they shower can tell you a bit about them. It's like a personality test except not online. The following are some of my own category divisions. There can be cross-overs, and obviously many more categories. Gender references are random.

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"A" showers. He notices the squeegee. He uses it after he's done. May or may not have his own squeegee or at least uses a hand towel to wipe down at home. If he lives with his parents, chances are his mom (or dad) likes a neat house, and managed to drill the sense of responsibility into his head. At the very least, has respect for other people's property and wishes. Very thoughtful and likes to take initiative. If male, would probably put the seat down.

"B" showers. He notices squeegee. After he finishes shower, he comes out and asks, "What's the squeegee for?" Upon getting response he says, "Oh." Goes about his thing. Observant, though not necessarily great at deduction. Display of curiosity shows that he is interested in his surroundings, but not interested enough to help maintain them. Particularly since it's not his house. Leanings towards the self-absorbed.

"C" showers. She notices squeegee. After she finishes shower, she comes out and asks, "What's the squeegee for?" Upon getting response she says, "Oh, sorry!" Goes back in to the bathroom and uses squeegee. A subcategory in this group includes the person that adds after finishing, "You know, that's a great idea! I never thought of that. Maybe I should get one." Again, observant, though not necessarily great at deduction. Still, her apology and willingness to go back and clean up afterwards shows her to be a thoughtful person.

"D" showers. She finishes. Walks out of the shower. Doesn't notice the squeegee, doesn't clean up after herself. You go into you bathroom later to find her hair all over the tub. Not someone you want as a guest very often and never as a roommate. Doesn't pay attention to her surroundings at all, and frankly, doesn't care. If she lives with her parents, she is most likely very used to her mom (or dad) doing everything for her from cooking and cleaning up to taking out the garbage. Somewhat to very self-centred (depending on how long she takes in the shower, how much hot water is left afterwards, and how much hair she left in the tub).

"E" showers. He notices the squeegee. After finishing, he comes out and asks what that's all about. Upon getting explanation, he scoffs, "Pffff! A squeeeeeegeeeee? Who the hell squeegees their shower??? :::snort::: Clean freak, anyone? Okay then, what, you want me to like take some polish to the tiles while I'm at it?" Okay. What's that? How'd I become friends with that? He'd better have some really awesome redeeming qualities, cuz otherwise, it's "buh bye, Jack!"

Of course, I'm not saying that people who don't squeegee their shower must the kings and queens of filth. It's sort of like how when you stay at someone's house for a night, you make the bed in the morning, or you help put your dishes away when you're done eating (or at least try even if they don't let you). There's a squeegee in the shower, maybe the guy who owns the shower sees it as a handy way to fight mildew. Of course, you're not required to do it, any more than you're required to make the bed. Your host isn't going to make an issue about it unless he or she is a complete control freak. But the fact that you do says something about you as a person.
That's what my momma taught me anyway. :)

Jan. 21, 2003

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"A" showers. He notices the squeegee. He uses it after he's done.	May or may not have his own squeegee or at least uses a hand towel to wipe down at home. If he lives with his parents, chances are his mom (or dad) likes a neat house, and managed to drill the sense of responsibility into his head. At the very least, has respect for other people's property and wishes. Very thoughtful and likes to take initiative. If male, would probably put the seat down.
"B" showers. He notices squeegee. After he finishes shower, he comes out and asks, "What's the squeegee for?" Upon getting response he says, "Oh." Goes about his thing.	Observant, though not necessarily great at deduction. Display of curiosity shows that he is interested in his surroundings, but not interested enough to help maintain them. Particularly since it's not his house. Leanings towards the self-absorbed.
"C" showers. She notices squeegee. After she finishes shower, she comes out and asks, "What's the squeegee for?" Upon getting response she says, "Oh, sorry!" Goes back in to the bathroom and uses squeegee. A subcategory in this group includes the person that adds after finishing, "You know, that's a great idea! I never thought of that. Maybe I should get one."	Again, observant, though not necessarily great at deduction. Still, her apology and willingness to go back and clean up afterwards shows her to be a thoughtful person.
"D" showers. She finishes. Walks out of the shower. Doesn't notice the squeegee, doesn't clean up after herself. You go into you bathroom later to find her hair all over the tub.	Not someone you want as a guest very often and never as a roommate. Doesn't pay attention to her surroundings at all, and frankly, doesn't care. If she lives with her parents, she is most likely very used to her mom (or dad) doing everything for her from cooking and cleaning up to taking out the garbage. Somewhat to very self-centred (depending on how long she takes in the shower, how much hot water is left afterwards, and how much hair she left in the tub).
"E" showers. He notices the squeegee. After finishing, he comes out and asks what that's all about. Upon getting explanation, he scoffs, "Pffff! A squeeeeeegeeeee? Who the hell squeegees their shower??? :::snort::: Clean freak, anyone? Okay then, what, you want me to like take some polish to the tiles while I'm at it?"	Okay. What's that? How'd I become friends with that? He'd better have some really awesome redeeming qualities, cuz otherwise, it's "buh bye, Jack!"