Bathing and Grooming — Washing Feet, Ankles and Toes
The House Boy has a variety of daily, weekly, monthly and periodic chores which he is expected to complete on schedule and according to protocol. These naturally include various cleansing and grooming tasks like showering and washing his hair, and these duties are assigned and scheduled no differently than any other chore or activity. Nudity is required at all times, and for chores which take place in the bathroom area the entry door must remain open with sufficient lighting to allow supervision during the assigned activity.
The House Boy is required to lather and wash his feet, ankles and toes as part of every shower or bath in Master’s home, and as part of any shower or bath when traveling with Master away from home. Outdoor beach and poolside showers are exempt when closed-top footwear is worn, and lathering is not required where soap or body wash is unavailable. At Masters discretion whether at home or away, the washing of feet, ankles and toes may be required even if a full shower will not take place. Air drying is permitted only when washing takes place outdoors or when a towel is unavailable..
In the example photo, House Boy Mark raises a foot, applying soap while Taking A Shower (Rule #16) as Master supervises through the open entry door. Mark is careful to wash between his toes and to dry off thoroughly to avoid the possibility of catching athletes foot or other negative issues. Master doesn’t observe every shower or grooming activity of the House Boy but does poke his head in occasionally to spot check for protocol compliance, as it would be embarrassing to Master if a guest happens to walk down the hallway and sees the House Boy taking improper shortcuts during his washing and grooming.
In the unlikely event discipline is necessary due to a violation of protocol while the House Boy is wet, punishment may be administered before the House Boy is permitted to dry off. Hot water will not be wasted or restarted, and if washing needs to be resumed or completed it will be finished using only the available cold water.
(Rule #91)
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