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Poll: Do you think people who work at home tend to pay less attention to personal hygiene than others? Лице кое објавува дискусија: ProZ.com Staff
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This forum topic is for the discussion of the poll question "Do you think people who work at home tend to pay less attention to personal hygiene than others?".
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neilmac
Шпанија
Local time: 22:17
шпански на англиски
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Far from it. In fact, as I'm working from home, I can shower several times a day if I want, and spend more time on things like grooming. Personally, I think the stereotype of freelancers as being grubby and unkempt is a false trope perpetrated by envious corporate drone workers.
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PS: When friends say they might pop by to see me, I always tell them "call first so that I can put my trousers on"... which is only half joking, especially at the heig... See more Far from it. In fact, as I'm working from home, I can shower several times a day if I want, and spend more time on things like grooming. Personally, I think the stereotype of freelancers as being grubby and unkempt is a false trope perpetrated by envious corporate drone workers.
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PS: When friends say they might pop by to see me, I always tell them "call first so that I can put my trousers on"... which is only half joking, especially at the height of summer.
PPS: @Chris ROFL, thanks for that
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I pay less attention for sure to the way I’m dressed comparing to the years I worked in-house, but I don’t pay less attention to my personal hygiene. Taking the time for a long, hot shower every day is a luxury I can afford!
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Noura Tawil 
Сирија
Local time: 23:17
Член (2013)
англиски на арапски
| Does anyone else find this question... | Oct 18, 2017 |
... insulting?
I do!
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There are two ways of taking this (and neither is insulting IMO).
Either way, the answer is yes.
When I was an employee, I paid a lot more attention to other people's personal hygiene. What a bunch of stinkers translators are!
Or...
When I was an employee, I used to bathe at least once a month, whereas now I just open the window. Obvs.
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Chié_JP
Член (2013)
англиски на јапонски
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Bizarre question, when you commute you are pressed to strangers and sometimes they cough or sneeze in very front of you. You grip handrails that are often greasy. You breath air right next to exhaust port of vehicles. People nearby smoke and the that gets into your hair.
If you work at home you do not have to get involved in any of these.
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Axelle H.
Франција
Local time: 22:17
англиски на француски
Noura Tawil wrote:
... insulting?
I do!
I do !
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Kay Denney
Франција
Local time: 22:17
француски на англиски
| If you're offended, you don't have to reply. | Oct 18, 2017 |
I noticed I make far less effort to dress well now that I no longer work in the smart end of town.
I used to bike it to work, and showered on arrival.
It would be easier to let things slip working from home, except I do live with other people and out of courtesy for them, I still shower after exercising.
I have heard stories of translators answering the door in their dressing-gown, but that doesn't mean they're dirty, just that they haven't dressed.
... See more I noticed I make far less effort to dress well now that I no longer work in the smart end of town.
I used to bike it to work, and showered on arrival.
It would be easier to let things slip working from home, except I do live with other people and out of courtesy for them, I still shower after exercising.
I have heard stories of translators answering the door in their dressing-gown, but that doesn't mean they're dirty, just that they haven't dressed.
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I may take a little longer before I get into the shower at times (10 am today) but the answer is no in my case and I am sure it's the same for most translators. I dress properly (for the season) except for my feet - usually bare unless it's quite cold.
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Noura Tawil wrote:
... insulting?
I do!
Nee, why?
It is just a question, and just as stupid as anonymous can get without being known.
But seriously, is this a cosmetic company making this poll?
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| I don't know | Oct 18, 2017 |
Possibly there are freelancers taking advantage of being alone and don't bother to take care of themselves.
But it depends on the person.
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Thayenga
Германија
Local time: 22:17
Член (2009)
англиски на германски
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IMO this depends entirely on the individual. Hygiene is a matter of attitude, not one depending on one's work place.
The more interesting question might be, who came up with that question? And... what does it say about him/her?
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Richard Jenkins
Бразил
Local time: 17:17
Член (2006)
португалски на англиски
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| Interesting... | Oct 18, 2017 |
The concept that because we sit at home all day, we stink?
I haven't cut my hair in ten years or taken a shower in six months? Bizarre, and quite funny. I bought deodorant once, many moons ago, and I'm considering renting industrial shears for my toenails.
Seriously? I take a shower every morning as soon as I get up. I can't start the day feeling all grimy.
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Roni_S
Словачка
Local time: 22:17
словачки на англиски
On any given day, I never smell worse than my dog. Bahaha 
Off to watch the latest WH press conference! Like standup comedy, only funnier!
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Elizabeth Tamblin (X)
Обединето Кралство
Local time: 21:17
француски на англиски
Who knows if that translation was done by a freshly showered, immaculately groomed person or a grubby scruff wearing stale pyjamas?
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