More often than not [at least where I happen to live in the US] I actually see kitchen sinks with only one basin (and often too small). One basin isn't really e

More often than not [at least where I happen to live in the US] I actually see kitchen sinks with only one basin (and often too small). One basin isn't really enough to efficiently clean dishes without it being a big hassle. I suspect that this is a multifaceted consequence of dishwashers becoming so commonplace, people cooking less and less, and constant attempts by owners to cut minor costs at the expense of tenants' standard of living.