Most of the year the temperature is not comfy for humans..or at least not Americans who are spoiled.
So why do we expect to be comfy?
I once read an excellent fantasy book..can't recall the name, or author unfortunately...(or rather considering my addiction, fortunately!)
Anyway, one section really stood out in my mind, the hero was wondering afar, without food, and in the rain, with of course a mission to save the world. He reflected that the only thing stopping people from being able to survive such difficulty is the assumption we humans have of being well fed and comfortable. Animals have no such delusions. Life is hard, and often uncomfortable. Complaining about it, only reminds us of the trouble. (the hero of course was part wolf-no not Elfquest)
Which is why I am (and my children are) in the 80 degree house, not to bothered by a bit of sweat, while my husband (grew up with air conditioning) is ... cranky. He elected to go work in the garage...a place in his mind that is supposed to be hot and uncomfortable!
Dunno about you, but I would rather be a bit hot in the house, than roasting in the garage! But then again, the work does need done sometime.
Who said you got to be comfortable.
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Growing up no one had A/C where we are from, though it is becoming more common. Weather is just generally mild and not worth the expense for the few days you use A/C. But likewise, I find 80 degrees QUITE comfortable. Around here it is much hotter but no one would dream of sweating out a 90-degree day. I don't mind it once in a while. Just used to it.
We just got back from camping so I have been letting the house settle at 83. It's actually pretty comfortable compared to the last few days we had out in the wild...
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besides, my newborn is comfortable..due to the infant right to be naked