toilet etiquette

[comloulou]

Honestly you can tell me if I have too much time on my hands but can anyone explain why, when there are 4 empty cubicals, 95% of people will come in and sit on the lav next to the one youre in? Is it a herding instinct?

[nona suomy]

Only just found this question but here's my theory anyway. People who choose a cubicle next to an occupied one do so to wait for them to flush, then they can release in disguise cos the occupier of the other cubicle will be too busy sorting themselves out. Personally, I do the honourable thing when cubicles are full and set of the hand dryers off so that everyone can do their thing under cover of the noise. Isn't poo a great topic.

[Heraldeer]

Jomii.co.uk - do you mean stage fright as in standing at a urinal, someone stands at the next urinal and either you can't start or stop and can't re-start?

[Znoober]

Not really related to the orginal question, but still on the subject of toilets. Save yourself money on air fresheners by simply lighting a match after you've 'produced a smell'. Don't worry, it won't set it on fire, but the sulphar (I think!) gets rid of the smell. Another money-saving tip: Don't waste money on expensive binoculars - simply stand closer to the object you wish to view.

[davver]

on the subject of confessionals, there is a website set up for exactly this kind of thing: www.grouphug.us it's fantastic

[Waldorf]

As a new user I am absolutely flushed with delight to get straight to the bottom of what the Answerbank is all about.

[abfandango]

A friend of mine is Korean. They have cubicles there. Except the inter-cubicle wall is only about 3 feet high....Count yourselves lucky!!!!!!!!!!!

[superloopie]

hey jomii.co.uk - I get stagefright all the time - especially if i'm going to the toilet with someone I know (I don't mean in the same cubicle...). I'll be absolutely bursting to go but as soon as I'm perched on the loo I freeze up if there's someone next door. Stuffing the bowl with paper and aiming for the side instead of the water make things a little easier but best of all is turning on a tap to run full blast before stepping foot inside the cubicle. My friends and I giggle about this often 'cos we all do it. (I like my paper hang at the back by the way).

[ali_mac]

I'm not easily embarassed, but when it comes to emptying my bowels (excuse the bluntness) I like complete privacy. The worst scenario is when a work colleague enters an adjacent cubicle to me and he decides to have a conversation. Also, why in the US, do toilet cubicles in airports, businesses etc have fairly large gaps around the doors ?? .. very off-putting

[Britannia]

I'm too busy deciding whether to 'line' or hover to notice what is going on next door!

[katie83]

surely we are all human and all get caught out needing a number 2 in a public place! i say, 'don't hate, celebrate!!! (",)

[rightoskip]

I prefer the toilet paper going over. I also like to use three sheets at a time, folded in to the size of one. It's the ideal amount! Just in case you're interested!

[123cheyenne4]

I just check for the cleanest one. If it is next to you, sorry.

[Mr Bear]

I like the end cubicle too and the roll has to be over the top please. I don't mind the splashing sound from the cubicle next door but I really hate that juicy farty noise you sometimes get. It really echoes. I once had the embarrasment of dropping my mobile phone out of my pocket and have it handed back under the cubicle wall by the guy in the next door bog. He said (the smartarse!!!) "I think it's for you" Poo and be proud I say.