concept   wash up
culture   United States
statement   In the United States, it is common to wash hands and face before meals for hygienic reasons.

8 similar statements
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 wash United States Washing hands before meals is a common hygienic practice. 1
2 wash United States Washing hands before meals and after using the restroom is a common hygiene practice. 1
3 wash United States Washing hands before meals is a common practice. 1
4 wash up United States To clean oneself, especially hands and face, before or after a meal. 1
5 wash up United States Refers to cleaning oneself, typically by taking a shower or bath. 1
6 wash up United States Washing up generally refers to washing hands and face before mealtime. 1
7 wash up United States Washing up commonly refers to cleaning one's hands and face before a meal. 1
8 wash up United States Refers to cleaning oneself, such as washing hands and face before a meal or cleaning up before bed 1