It’s often assumed that women are the cleaner sex, but when it comes to public restrooms we often forget our manners. Since we’re tired of seeing and hearing inappropriate things in the restroom, we thought we’d remind ourselves and you of public restroom etiquette. We’ll be posting this in the restroom down the hall.
Don’t go next to an occupied stall if there are others available. Although it’s a public restroom, some women like the illusion of privacy.
And on that note, don’t try to have a conversation with someone while they’re going. You might do it with your significant other at home, but your BFF and coworkers don’t want to know you that well.
In fact, the restroom isn’t a place for private conversations unless you and your friend are the only ones present. Some women are shy, and others just don’t want to offend you, so give them some privacy.
If you sprinkle when you tinkle, be sweet and wipe the seat. This goes without saying, but some of you ladies can be really inconsiderate (and messy).
Also, always look back to make sure everything has been flushed, even if it’s an automatic toilet. No one ever welcomes a turd surprise.
If you know the cleaning person rarely empties the little garbage inside the stall, then carry your un-flushable refuse to the main garbage. After a couple of days, those things can start to reek.
When someone is waiting to wash their hands move away from the sink. You can fix your hair or apply makeup when she’s done.
And if there’s no paper in the stall you just used, it’s courteous to warn the next woman waiting in line.
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Humble Bee
wrote on February 27 2009 @ 02:12 pm: [report]
I have great restroom etiquette, i do all of the above. I agree about the talking, we have some women in our building who will have full on conversations while clearly taking a dump and farting extremely loud, its disgusting.
There’s nothing wrong with doing #2, but please STFU and just finish your business.
Goldfinch86
wrote on February 27 2009 @ 02:26 pm: [report]
I agree, it’s amazing how much women can act like pigs when it comes to bathroom manners. Also Cell Phones, don’t answer it, don’t talk on it, don’t think about talking on, it’s rude to the person on the line, it shows how much you respect them if you feel the need to go #2 while talking to them. Also it make others feel insecure and embarrassed that the people on the other end of that phone conversation can hear you. And think of all the germs and bacteria you are putting on that phone which also touches you face, you touched the handle to the stall to get in, so now it’s also on your phone.
par3
wrote on February 27 2009 @ 02:28 pm: [report]
i’m such an a*shole. i always call people when i’m pooping. i just get bored! it’s like the only 10 min i get in the day when i’m not running late somewhere. but i figured out how to play a new game on my phone so i’m trying to curb the phoneage.
vanya
wrote on February 27 2009 @ 02:44 pm: [report]
What a great list. I would also add:
-Please wash your hands. With soap. I can’t believe the number of women who breeze by the sink without washing their hands and then expect me to shake that same hand 2 minutes later in a business meeting. Purse-sized hand cream is very portable if you have dry skin.
-If you drop your used tampon or sanitary pad on the floor, please pick it up and dispose of it. Don’t leave it there. Cover your hand with toilet paper if you don’t want to touch it.
retro chic
wrote on February 27 2009 @ 03:06 pm: [report]
Don’t care too much about the phone part (personally, I don’t want bottom-feeder cooties on mine, plus I’m more concerned with my own pee zone)...
But kids, if the seat’s already wet, why does anybody think it’s a good idea to half-stand to pee, and add to the ambering germ-fest. Leave, or wipe it down yourself and proceed as your normal seat-lined sitting self. Otherwise, turn around and use a “uninary redirecter” if you really must pee like a man.
LadieBug
wrote on February 27 2009 @ 04:39 pm: [report]
Yes, please make sure your flush actually works… No one will judge you if you have to do it twice!! The other night at school I kinda thew up in my mouth a little because all I could see was blood in the toilet… Ew.
Isabela Laval
wrote on February 27 2009 @ 07:32 pm: [report]
I agree with the handwashing wholeheartedly! I cannot believe how many people go to the bathroom, do their business, then either don’t wash their hands or just sprinkle some water over them and leave. Soap is absolutely necessary; it’s not just there for decor, people!
So disgusting!
fallenangel915
wrote on February 27 2009 @ 07:47 pm: [report]
To elaborate on “if you sprinkle when you tinkle, be a sweetie and wipe the seatie”: Wipe your friggin’ blood and pee off the damn seat! Yes, all women (well, most women) bleed, but I don’t need to know who is on their period and when! That ish is disgusting! I don’t want to have to wipe anyone’s nasty fluids off the toilet seat…even though I do squat and/or use seat protectors…what’s the point of a seat protector when the schnast is soaking through the damned thing?!
LadieBug
wrote on February 27 2009 @ 07:49 pm: [report]
Well Said FallenAngel915!!
CheeeeEEEEse
wrote on February 28 2009 @ 02:04 am: [report]
GUY CODE:
Walk in, if queuing is necessary, do not make eye contact with anyone. When an open urinal is available, approach, unzip, stare at wall and count dirt specs till finished. Zip up. Walk to sink (This seems to be optional for some people I however need to rinse) and rinse, without making eye contact again. If towels are available grab a wad and dry hands, make awkward basketball toss into trash, if missed hurry out of the restroom without waiting to look if anyone saw, otherwise walk out normally.
eden
wrote on February 28 2009 @ 03:52 am: [report]
I regards to number 2 (ha! ha, ha! I meant point number two), I unfortunately know my BFFs toilet habits as well as my significant others. Its apparently fine to come in and pee and brush her teeth *while I’m in the bath.* I’m not sure why my being nude and behind a locked door makes her need to pee but by god it does!
CheeeeEEEEse
wrote on February 28 2009 @ 04:09 am: [report]
@Eden I read your post three times and can’t understand which end of the spectrum you are coming from.
Chelle
wrote on February 28 2009 @ 02:35 pm: [report]
It seems like no on ever follows the first one. Any time I’m in a multi-stall bathroom and someone walks in, they ALWAYS pick the stall right next to me. It never fails. I’m thinking “what do you want, a pee buddy?” I have a shy bladder so that drives me crazy. I can’t even go in a public restroom with someone I know because they always try to talk to me. There’s also no excuse for the “sprinkle when you tinkle”. If there’s no seat covers, make one with toilet paper (I think I might have said that in a comment before).
eden
wrote on February 28 2009 @ 02:45 pm: [report]
@CheeeeEEeeeEEEse, or whatever: No lock + room mate who doesn’t understand ‘No, I’m in the bath’ = TMI.
pastelle93
wrote on March 1 2009 @ 02:36 pm: [report]
I totally agree with this post!
No one enjoys when they look down to relax and do their buisiness and they spot a nasty red submarine 10,000 leagues under in their toilet. Please dump your tampons in the trash!
On the ‘no talking’ note, I don’t mind having a pee and talking to my best friend in the bathroom, but when I need to go #2, I really try my hardest to go alone. I really have a hard time going 2 if somebody else is having a convo in the bathroom with their friends, and I even avoid being seen by anyone in the bathroom after I come out from making some lincoln logs.
aries3_04
wrote on March 1 2009 @ 03:43 pm: [report]
another suggestion: Please don’t use a restroom if a custodian is cleaning it! I worked as one when I was younger, and some women didn’t care that I had a “Wet Floor” sign and was scrubbing the toilets…sorry, it’s a bit inconsiderate WHILE someone is cleaning. Just find another one or wait for them to finish.
Erin G
wrote on March 2 2009 @ 10:20 am: [report]
Oh this one really gets my goat:
If you are a germaphobe and are scared sh*tless of touching the door handle and use a paper towel to open the door when leaving…DON’T THROW THE TOWEL ON THE FLOOR when you’re done! That is so rude! Would you do that at a friend’s house?!
I work for a university, so I share a bathroom with other students…I know you use that bathroom once a week but I have to be there four times a day, a-holes.