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That wasn't in a defensive tone lol. Sorry about not writing clearly enough.
I don't really see many similarities between making sure I'm clean before going outside and keeping my bed made. Keeping my bed clean? Sure. But spesifically keeping the bedsheets made? Not really. (Messy bedsheets doesnt make a bed "dirty")
I would clean my living room before inviting guests, yes, however I still dont think thats much of a comparison to bedsheets specifically. The purpose of cleaning the living room before having guests is so that I have a nice space for my guests. There's a social incentive. I ain't presenting my bed to anyone often, so there isn't really a social incentive for me to make the sheets.
I guess it comes down to what makes an individual feel orderly and clean. We clean our bodies to be presentable, but also to feel clean (and be healthy). The former reason isn't very applicable to making the bedsheets most of the time, but the latter can be.
Edit: I just realised the absurdity of my end conclusion somehow being "I guess ppl have preferences huh"
My point exactly. :p
It's been so many hours, so I don't know if I really remember my purpose, but I think it was something like: can you get yourself into a headspace where making your bed seems like a pleasant thing to do?
'Cause I can, even though I don't.
I don't live in the 1600s, so it's hard to imagine what consequences not making my own bed would have; and though I think they're wrong, the unshowered yugioh player probably feels similarly. They'd have to be taught otherwise.