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I don't get it either. Anyone has an explanation? Why is it good if it's so cold inside you have to wear a sweater?

• mrosett 7y ago
  <speculation> I think there are two things: * Precisely calibrating the temperature of a large space is really hard, and people are surprisingly aware of slight differences in temperature. To me, 68 degrees can feel like "I want a sweater" and 74 can feel like "It's sweltering in here." And preferences vary a lot across individuals * Coming in from the hot to the cold can create a large shock even if the building isn't that cold. If you're outside sweating in hot, humid weather, walking into a cool, dry room will feel frigid at first. Over time, though, it will feel more normal. </speculation>
  • mikhailt 7y ago
    This is pretty much it; it's much easier to ask people to wear more clothing than it is to take them off. Even in an apartment with 3 roommates, we'd have a fight because someone thinks 72 is too cold and it is too hot for me even if I'm barely naked.