Every culture has accepted standards when it comes to personal hygiene. Foreign visitors

should therefore be aware of what Americans consider appropriate and proper hygiene practices. For some, American standards might seem exaggerated, natural, or even offensive. However,【M1】______ if you want to fit in more easily, you will want to adapt the practices【M2】______ that prevail in the United States, even though in doing so might not be【M3】______ easy. Here are few tips and suggestions. As a general rule, Americans【M4】______ usually consider that the odors that the human body naturally produces are pleasant They usually wash with soap at least once a day to control【M5】______ body odors and brush their teeth at least in the morning and evening. In addition, they use underarm deodorant/antiperspirant to control perspiration odors, and they wash their hair as much as necessary to【M6】______ keep it from becoming oily. While the practice is not universal, many people use perfume, cologne, mouthwash, and other scented products to give themselves an odor that others will presumably find pleasant. However, Americans generally do not like others to use "too much" of a scented product Too much means that the smell is indiscernible from【M7】______ more than a meter or two afar. Clothing should not emit bodily odors.【M8】______ The American practice is to wash clothing that has taken in the smell【M9】______ of the wearers perspiration before it is worn agaia The basic idea is that you should be clean. Makeup, perfume, and cologne are not necessary for social acceptability, but cleanliness is definitely expected.【M10】______

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