Many bathhouses included communal areas where people could socialize, relax, or even eat. The social aspect of the bath was just as important as the physical act of cleansing, and in many cultures, the bathhouse was a place for meeting friends, discussing business, or engaging in intellectual conversation. Many bathhouses included communal areas where people could socialize, relax, or even eat. The social aspect of the bath was just as important as the physical act of cleansing, and in many cultures, the bathhouse was a place for meeting friends, discussing business, or engaging in intellectual conversation.
