Bathroom Etiquette
"The distinguished gentleman from Idaho has (his hands on) the floor!"
This might be the new way to announce foot-tapping Senator Larry Craig in Congress. Whether or not Senator Craig is actually guilty of what he's being accused, he's brought universal awareness to public restroom "recreation," and the mating ritual which occurs beforehand. Who knew tapping your feet in a stall was an invitation for some "lewd conduct?"
Just one more caveat of using a public men's room.
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Most of the problems I have with using them are matters of etiqutte, namely urinal etiquette. I have a handful of rules I follow, rules I wish everyone would follow.
1. If there is a row of empty urinals, pick one on the far left or the far right. Using one smack dab in the middle creates an uneven distribution of empty urinal buffer zones for the rest of us.
2. That being said, when I use the urinal on the far left or far right, why would you stroll up to the one directly next to me? You have 7 others to choose from!
3. Do not speak to a stranger at ANY TIME during your urinal stay.
4. There are 2 places where lines are unnecessary for people to know you're busy there- ATM's and urinals. I know you're waiting for me to finish. Feeling your breath on my neck isn't going to make me finish sooner.
Some would consider these rules basic common sense, but my experiences indicate that a number of men are not equipped with it. Perhaps it's time for a class, before today's urinal sidler become's tomorrow's stall foot-tapper.
Comments
After listening to the taped conversation between Senator Craig and the Minnesota police officer, I've concluded the senator is guilty as charged. My reasons:
1. Unless its a $20 bill, there is absolutely no reason you should touch the floor of a men's room to pick up a piece of paper. It disturbs me that the soles of my shoes have to touch the floor in a men's room. I can't imagine putting my hands there! Yuck!
2. Toilets in airport men's room are strictly for show. I'd rather risk physical injury from "holding it" than sit down in an airport bathroom. I'm sorry, but anyone sitting down in an airport men's room is looking for relief of an entirely different nature.
3. As you correctly pointed out, "urinal etiquette" requires a buffer zone between users whenever possible. I believe "stall etiquette" requires a buffer zone twice that of a urinal. Per #2 (pun intended) above, I would think there are ulterior motives involved if you deliberately violate that zone.
Senator, you're correct that you aren't gay. You're just a sick pervert looking for a cheap thrill.
Posted by: Dave | August 31, 2007 2:58 PM
"HANDFUL" OF RULES !!! YOU GOT TO BE KIDDING.LOVE IT
Posted by: SHIRLEY HILL | September 5, 2007 1:04 PM