Public Washrooms: Etiquette and other discussion

[radioheadrules]

Just recently at my work, when a colleague walked by me as I'm at the urinal, he PATTED MY BACK/SHOULDER as he said hello! Please everyone, never do that! Just refrain from any contact in a public washroom. It's just... wrong.

I do like when people leave reading material in the stalls. Sometimes you just never know how long you'll be in there, so it's good to have something there to read. Oh, speaking of stalls, when there is only 2 in the washroom, don't you hate it when you and another guy are in there and it becomes dead silent? I don't know why that bugs me, I think it's because I'm sitting too close to the other guy. And if you're consto, well that makes a bad situation even worse! Almost like each other is waiting for the other to finish up first.

One more thought came to mind.... do you guys stand up or stay seated when you wipe your ***** ?

[manmanny]

He was just messing with you.

And another thread about this?

[djemzine]

He was just messing with you.

And another thread about this?

+1

[uber_shnitz]

How about you go in, do your thing and go out?

[opento]

disgusting

[vlado416]

is it better to take a piss in the woods or publis washrooms?

[_Allan_]

Urinal Etiquette Rule #1:
Never (ever) use a urinal if it means you will need to stand next to someone else. Always leave a gap of at least one empty urinal.

Urinal Etiquette Rule #2:
If you arrive at a row of urinals, and someone else is using one, always pick the urinal furthest away from that person.

Urinal Etiquette Rule #3:
If you are the first person to arrive at a row of empty urinals, use the urinal on the extreme left or right. This reduces the chance of someone being forced to stand next to you.

Urinal Etiquette Rule #4:
If there is only one urinal available, delay. Look in the mirror: adjust your shirt, comb your hair, wait for the appropriate urinal to become available. If you really, really have to go, use a stall. But remember, you must stand up when you pee, otherwise, you’re peeing like a girl.

Urinal Etiquette Rule #5:
Do not look at the person next to you, and for God’s sake, do not look at what they’re doing. A quick glance to acknowledge the presence of the person beside you is plenty.

Urinal Etiquette Rule #6:
Do not sing or whistle. Ever. You’re just making it more awkward for everyone.

Urinal Etiquette Rule #7:
Do not talk on your cell phone or your bluetooth headset. Again, very awkward.

Urinal Etiquette Rule #8:
Don’t stand too far away from the urinal, or you will risk exposing yourself. Stay close – but not too close – so that you are protected.

Urinal Etiquette Rule #9:
Do not express your relief. You may have waited several hours to go, and it might feel great to finally relieve yourself, but “oooohs” and “aaaaahs” and other grunts and groans are completely unacceptable. And creepy.

Urinal Etiquette Rule #10:
If you encounter the situation below, and all the other urinals are taken, find another washroom.
http://www.relativelyinteresting.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/urinals.jpg

I have to say though, that if there are walls/separators between the urinals, and (ie) urinal 1 and 3 are taken, it is ok to take urinal 2. However, the wall must be 36" minimum.

[ronin1701]

Just recently at my work, when a colleague walked by me as I'm at the urinal, he PATTED MY BACK/SHOULDER as he said hello! Please everyone, never do that! Just refrain from any contact in a public washroom. It's just... wrong.

I do like when people leave reading material in the stalls. Sometimes you just never know how long you'll be in there, so it's good to have something there to read. Oh, speaking of stalls, when there is only 2 in the washroom, don't you hate it when you and another guy are in there and it becomes dead silent? I don't know why that bugs me, I think it's because I'm sitting too close to the other guy. And if you're consto, well that makes a bad situation even worse! Almost like each other is waiting for the other to finish up first.

One more thought came to mind.... do you guys stand up or stay seated when you wipe your ***** ?


What, you're expecting to strike up a conversation?

What I hate is when you're in the washroom and there's a long row of empty stalls, and some guy comes in and decides to use the one right next to you.

People deliberately avoid sitting next to each other on buses and subways, why not toilets???

:arrowd:


Urinal Etiquette Rule #3:
If you are the first person to arrive at a row of empty urinals, use the urinal on the extreme left or right. This reduces the chance of someone being forced to stand next to you.

Urinal Etiquette Rule #3.1: - If you are the second person to arrive at a row of empty urinals, don't use the one next to the other guy.

[UrbanPoet]

I don't like it when people talk to me in a public washroom. Even when drunk. PEople should go in... do their business... get out.

[opento]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/545671_414545918568427_1829830054_n.jpg

[_Allan_]

What, you're expecting to strike up a conversation?

What I hate is when you're in the washroom and there's a long row of empty stalls, and some guy comes in and decides to use the one right next to you.

People deliberately avoid sitting next to each other on buses and subways, why not toilets???

:arrowd:



Urinal Etiquette Rule #3.1: - If you are the second person to arrive at a row of empty urinals, don't use the one next to the other guy.

That is covered by rules 1 and 1b, and 2.

[ronin1701]

That is covered by rules 1 and 1b, and 2.

Fair enough, but 3.1 says in one rule, what it took three rules to do above :razz:

[radioheadrules]

Courtesy flush! I remember a buddy of mine telling me about a time he went to the washroom, and there was a guy already in a stall but he didn't hear my buddy come in. (Maybe someone left the washroom at the same time as my buddy entered). Anyway, the guy in the stall unloaded something nasty and lets out some moans in the process. My buddy is trying not to laugh at the urinal, and when he's done that's when the guy realizes he's got company. The guy actually said something like "oh man, i'm sorry, I thought I was alone".

[Mars2012]

Wash your hands! And for women, make sure you don't leave pi$$ on the seat.

[ronin1701]

Wash your hands! And for women, make sure you don't leave pi$$ on the seat.

Men too! Don't know how many times I've seen that. Nasty! >:(

[Sharks316]

Wash your hands! And for women, make sure you don't leave pi$$ on the seat.



u mean men

[Simaahoy]

Ladies who leaving the toliet unflushed, pee &/or period stains on the seat, toliet paper on the seat and leave the stall smelling are disgusting.

[sandikosh]

Also, if you are straight, never go in groups! Only women do that!

[ronin1701]

Ladies who leaving the toliet unflushed, pee &/or period stains on the seat, toliet paper on the seat and leave the stall smelling are disgusting.

:-0

OMG!!! Thank The Maker, that shared washrooms aren't the norm!

[dragon_drift]

Rule # 73 No shaking hands.

[LostInTruth]

Stop being insecure about your sexuality. Get in, and get out.

[ronin1701]

Stop being insecure about your sexuality. Get in, and get out.

Double entendre for the win!

[epik89]

I always hear stories about how girls leave the toilets unflushed after leaving there period juices all over the place.

[jacobe]

Wash your hands after you touch your junk to pee. It is so nasty to see guys who don't wash their hands and then they grab the door handle to open the door.

[Syne]

It's actually pretty surprising to see this in a university but yeah, I have noticed just about everything mentioned here.

I hate when I'm at school and I think I've found a remote washroom in some 3rd floor cobwebby Emeriti wing of an obscure building on campus (UWO is a bit like Hogwarts that way), and I'm just getting comfortable in the stall and everything is relaxed enough to allow movement, and suddenly the damn door creaks open and someone plops their dumb arse in the stall beside me. Now I have two choices. I can either wait for them to finish and leave, or I have to silently slip out and start the hunt anew.

[Hitman21]

Ladies who leaving the toliet unflushed, pee &/or period stains on the seat, toliet paper on the seat and leave the stall smelling are disgusting.

Why would there be pee/period stains and how do you know they were period stains :-0

[Mars2012]

It's actually pretty surprising to see this in a university but yeah, I have noticed just about everything mentioned here.

I hate when I'm at school and I think I've found a remote washroom in some 3rd floor cobwebby Emeriti wing of an obscure building on campus (UWO is a bit like Hogwarts that way), and I'm just getting comfortable in the stall and everything is relaxed enough to allow movement, and suddenly the damn door creaks open and someone plops their dumb arse in the stall beside me. Now I have two choices. I can either wait for them to finish and leave, or I have to silently slip out and start the hunt anew.
This is too funny! I remember years ago talking to my husband about this...he had found the perfect isolated bathroom in the Engineering building and thought it was his own little paradise, until interlopers appeared.

Honestly, I can't imagine ever going #2 in a public washroom and I would be mortified if I made any obvious noises...maybe it's a female thing, guys seem to to be okay with letting 'er rip.

[Broli's Mom]

Many years ago I used to work on the first floor of a building where most public offices were located on the first floor. The toilet paper found in the washrooms on the first floor were single sheets (not on a roll) of sandpaper...when you have to go, you have to go! However, on the second floor, which was still accessible by the public but mostly used by the workers in the building, the washrooms were supplied with softer rolls of toilet paper! WTF?

[hagbard]

No issue for me, I pee like a girl.

[ji2o0k]

People, always flush if you are using the stall.......don't leave floaties.....

and for goodness sakes, if it looks like a nuclear bomb went off with dark sludge everywhere inside the bowl and the sides...flush a few times please!!

A few times I have walked into the stall and see that sludge and I quickly gtfo.....just nasty!! What do some people eat? rotting meat and milk?

[AudiDude]

No issue for me, I pee like a girl.


You could, but how would you play the distance game?

[MissMalfoy]

I always wonder what these girls are doing so that their stuff is all over toilet seats and the floor and stuff. I never sit on public toilet seats (always do the squat/hover above it thing) and I never once have made a mess this way, even if I have been drinking. I think you have to go out of your way to make messes like that.

[packardbell]

it shouldn't bother you unless he has something for you. lol!

[hagbard]

You could, but how would you play the distance game?

Water fountain.