What bachelor apartments look like in different countries of the world

Many women think that men are pretty sloppy. Of course, because they usually pee in the bushes, constantly scratch the crotch and happily cover any free surface with beard hair, trimmed toenails from toes, wet towels and tobacco. And in general, they behave extremely carelessly. It's just awful, you can't say otherwise.

But this is all a conversation about women's perception, about how men behave next to women. But do single men live so untidily and uncleanly in different countries of the world? Let's find out.

How often do you clean up your apartment?

Once a week, if the mood is right. But more often once every two weeks.

How often do you change the bed linen?Once a week, I take this seriously.

It's a hell of a mess, do you have any excuse?Honestly, no, but I don't care. This is my space. If I don't want to clean, I won't.

What is your record for delaying washing dishes?In fact, one day I really dragged it out, and some unknown shit started up in my kitchen. She even talked to me.

How long have you been living in this apartment and how often do you clean up here?

I've been living here since the 1980s, this is my family's apartment. I clean every day.

Where did you get all these items from?From traveling. I've been to a lot of places. For example, I bought a vase in Istanbul.

And what is the mosaic in the bathroom?White and blue are the colors of Lazio, my favorite football club.

What does your girlfriend think about your apartment?She says the apartment is pretty dirty.

Is that your dog?Yes, Lafo is a very demanding dog. He's 11, and he's like a son to me. His full name is General Lafayette.

Why do you sleep on the floor and not in your bunk bed?

Bunk beds are not very good at all — neither for sleeping, nor for doing other things there. I mostly use my bunk bed to hang a hammock. I actually cleaned up a bit before you came.

What was your nursery like?It looked almost the same as the current one, but instead of ashtrays, there were bottles of Fanta and Cola everywhere.

Did you have pets?Mostly slugs.

Is this the first house you live in alone?

No, it's the fifth.

Are there any things that you took with you from the previous apartments?Yes, everything here is mine, except the kitchen and the trash can.

Do your parents come to visit you?No. My current girlfriend doesn't show much desire to come here either.

You don't have a kitchen table. Where are you eating?

In a cafe. I never cook or eat at home, I always buy food with me. There's only water, juice and yogurt in my fridge.

Who would be the perfect neighbor for you?A puppy.

Why are there so many bicycles in the apartment?I live here for free because the house belongs to my family. My aunt lives on the floor below, and my grandmother is sewing in the basement.

How often do you stay in your apartment?

In different ways, two or three times a week. The rest of the time I live with my father.

How often do you clean up the apartment?I'm obsessed — I clean up all the time, but it's still an eternal mess. My dad doesn't care, so he can come and sit here all day and do nothing. He often drinks beer and does not clean up after himself. Besides, he doesn't take off his shoes, so I have to wash the floor all the time.

How do the guests react to all this mess?Honestly, I don't care.

Living alone in Athens: what is it like?

That's cool. I dance naked while washing dishes.

What do you always have at home?Ice for drinks and coffee.

How often do you clean up?I clean up every couple of days. I arrange general cleaning every two weeks.

What is your record for postponing cleaning in an apartment?

A month or so. My neighbor was away, and I didn't want to clean the house myself.

What do you like doing around the house the least?One day I was going to throw something in the trash, which had not been emptied for a month, and I threw up.

Do your parents ever come to visit you?Yes, often, and usually they come without warning. It's a little infuriating.

Who would you never open the door to?Neighbors. Everyone else is welcome in my house.

Why did you decide to have cats?

Well, I like cats, I've had them since I was a kid. Cookie, one of the cats, needed a home, and I took care of him. After that, when I moved into a small apartment with a small balcony, it became obvious that he needed a brother, so I decided to get another one.

How do the guests react to your cats?In different ways actually. Some people like them more than others. And of course, it depends on how often I take out the vacuum cleaner and clean the house of cat hair.

Who is this lady on the fridge?This is my wife. I'm kidding, of course. This is some kind of photo that my father found somewhere and hung on the refrigerator while I was not at home. I see no reason to remove it from there.

How much time do you spend in your apartment?

Well, it happens in different ways. Most of the time I'm just here to take a shower, change clothes and sleep. At the end of the month, when my salary is coming to an end, I spend a lot of time with my loved ones.

What is your least favorite housework?To wash the dishes. It takes so much time!

Have you ever invited your parents to visit?Yes, of course, they even have keys, but they come very rarely.

How many people live with you?

There are five of us now. The house is quite large, there are three floors and even has its own garden.

And how do you cope with cleaning in such a big house?Sometimes the maid comes. A few months ago we tried to share responsibilities, but we had a fight. It was complete nonsense, and although we have all been friends since childhood, we argued endlessly about which of us would wash what. Horror.