A capital idea
As the title reads, I’m having bathroom problems. Not personal problems, rather problems with other people in the bathroom. Problems with the way they conduct their business. Someone has not been reading up on his bathroom etiquette.
I love public restrooms. Mainly, I just love the concept. Whoever came up with this is a genius. Without these public receptacles, the world would slowly spiral into chaos.
Because restrooms are the pillars on which society stands, we should treat them with respect and dignity. Leaving trash on the floors, spraying the seat without cleaning up your mess, and shooting for the trash bin and missing badly are all unacceptable.
Clean up after yourself. Second, I would like to address something I’ve noticed recently. It seems that every time I walk into the restroom, some dude in the stall hears me come in and decides it is time to vacate the stall.
I just can’t figure this out. I don’t know about you, but when I leave something stinky, I don’t want to show my face. I would rather wait it out until the visitor leaves, especially if he enters with a “Whoa.”
When I enter the restroom, this Joe flushes, comes out of the stall and stares at me. Then, there is this awkward standoff. He gives me this proud look that says, “I just did that.” I give him the “you’re a freak” look. We then continue on our own way.
Thirdly, I don’t understand why some people do not get the concept of a closed stall door. If the door is closed, there is probably someone in there. If you don’t hear any noises, bend over and look under the door to see if there are any feet in there.
Whatever you do, don’t look through the crack in the door. That’s just weird. And if it’s a low door and you’re tall, don’t peak over the top. That’s even weirder. Maybe even knock if you’re scared.
Lastly, giggling at shapes or noises or smells is only acceptable if no one can see your face. You just can’t break into fits of laughter when you are standing next to a guy at the urinal. Also, please don’t carry on a conversation with someone in the stall when you are at the urinal. It is highly uncomfortable for the rest of us trying to do our business.
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Wow. This piece would be great if it wasn’t about a bathroom, using said bathroom, or the smells derived from either event.
This article is great! I don’t know how many times I have been in a public bathroom and somebody peeked through the crack in the door- making that dreadful eye contact!
A bird pooped outside. There, that’s more news-worthy than this. I know you’re trying to be funny, but… it’s… not…. working.
It…is…working. Get over yourself Mr./Mrs. I’m too good to even post my name.
Travis Tindell, as far as I have seen, states nothing but the truth. And if you are a woman, you should know just how disgusting it is to have another woman peek through the cracks of the door on you. Especially when your in mid-wipe and all your goods are open to see. It isn’t pleasant.
I’m glad you’re so easily charmed, but this is a paper, not MySpace. And Amie is my name. Also, if someone was trying to peek through the cracks, I would call them out on it. You should too if it really makes you feel that uncomfortable. :)