[tux2bsd]

Make your bed as soon as you get up. (To add to your first sentence)

[HWR_14]

Why on earth would I ever "make" a bed. The only reason I ever do it is if guests are coming over, and on their bed.

I mean, unless you mean the process of putting on clean sheets. Obviously, I do that when I wash them (which also obviously isn't every day).

[angrais]

Make a bed means to move the duvet/top sheet so it covers the whole bed.

Reasons that you'd want to do this: hygiene (air doesn't get where you sleep - both a good and bad thing), and design (looks as it should).

[HWR_14]

Why on earth would it by hygienic to trap the sweat in the bed as opposed to letting things air dry? Air itself isn't unhygienic.

Meanwhile, design is a circular argument. It only "looks as it should" if you think you should make the bed.

[angrais]

For reference, I thought of those points of the fly so perhaps you or others can think of positive and negative points too.

I agree with you, which is why I personally fold down the top half of my bedding.

As for design/looks I likely described this wrong. Bedding is designed to be made full on the bed. It's not a circular argument. The design is best when the bed is made as you can see whatever design is on the pillows, sheet, etc.

Another reason: it's a small accomplishment that could be a good motivator for your day (especially if you're depressed).

[tux2bsd]

It's amazing that guy was confused.