My rules
Sigh. I am no fan of public restrooms, and today was filled with multiple reasons why. Adding to that, some of us discussed proper bathroom etiquette last night and I witnessed numerous transgressions today.
First, in a public restroom there is no talking once you are in a stall, or once the other person is in a stall. Unless you have already discussed this, and are both okay with it. But don't assume that someone wants to talk while taking care of business.
Second, in my department there are three stalls in the ladies' facilities. If someone is in the first stall, always take the third if it is open. Don't go into the adjoining stall. And, if all three are open when you go in, don't take the middle stall because that is going to force someone to take a stall right next to you.
Third, don't comment on ANYTHING that happens while you are in the stall. Seems basic, but apparently people need reminders.
Fourth, flush. Maryanne told me that when she went into a stall today this rule had been broken. Eww.
Fifth, wash your goddamn hands. Seriously. People aren't doing this. Yuck. And, FYI anyone I work with, I keep tabs on who does and who does not. And I judge.
I'm just glad I'm not a man, because apparently things are much worse/more disgusting in their restroom. I would probably break down and cry if I had to go in there.
Ok, that's it for my bathroom lecture. And if you haven't given me feedback on the living situation (previous post), you need to do so. And no more lurking. If you read, comment on that post. This is a give and take type of blog, folks. And, while I pride myself on being a giver, it's time for all of you to step up.
First, in a public restroom there is no talking once you are in a stall, or once the other person is in a stall. Unless you have already discussed this, and are both okay with it. But don't assume that someone wants to talk while taking care of business.
Second, in my department there are three stalls in the ladies' facilities. If someone is in the first stall, always take the third if it is open. Don't go into the adjoining stall. And, if all three are open when you go in, don't take the middle stall because that is going to force someone to take a stall right next to you.
Third, don't comment on ANYTHING that happens while you are in the stall. Seems basic, but apparently people need reminders.
Fourth, flush. Maryanne told me that when she went into a stall today this rule had been broken. Eww.
Fifth, wash your goddamn hands. Seriously. People aren't doing this. Yuck. And, FYI anyone I work with, I keep tabs on who does and who does not. And I judge.
I'm just glad I'm not a man, because apparently things are much worse/more disgusting in their restroom. I would probably break down and cry if I had to go in there.
Ok, that's it for my bathroom lecture. And if you haven't given me feedback on the living situation (previous post), you need to do so. And no more lurking. If you read, comment on that post. This is a give and take type of blog, folks. And, while I pride myself on being a giver, it's time for all of you to step up.
posted by Ace | 3:47 PM
1 Comments:
Interesting that you are discussing proper bathroom procedures as I also encountered a hazardous public restroom situation this week...I won't give the gory details,but let's just say not only was there lack of flushing, but there was lack of getting it into the proper receptacle..and we aren't talking puddles here...
As to the ghetto, get the hell out...
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