What is the purpose of a bathroom mat? If you step on it when you get out of the shower it becomes soggy and soiled. If you don't step on it, it becomes an obstacle when you make your way out of the already small bathroom.
The bathroom mat serves no purpose.
That's the conclusion I got after rooming with several Asian-Americans who insisted on buying a fluffy pink bathroom mat, which was eventually kicked against the wall after its wet, frayed presence frustrated its owners too often.
If you open your eyes as you hustle and bustle through the day, you will notice numerous similar absurdities.
Why do some people take a shower in the morning instead of evenings?
The idea behind changing into pyjamas or bedclothes is to be clean and comfortable. If you don't take a shower before you go to bed, you are definitely not clean and will not be comfortable - your skin will feel itchy and dirty from dust.