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Public Restroom Habits...

I've seen all of these. Just curious - when in in a public restroom, do you:

  • Bring reading material/shuffle papers?

  • Talk on the phone?

  • Assume stealth mode until everyone leaves?

  • Take food in with you?

  • Go in to kill time at work?

  • Scrapbook

  • Run a numbers racket

  • Do a clay mask and exfoliate?

  • Suduko

  • Browse B&B

  • Knitting/embroidery

  • Other. Explain.


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In and out quickly. #1 only unless it is an extreme emergency and the only alternative is that I might end up wearing it. Have been known to bring in a beer once in a while at a casino.
 
I've got to ask, what prompted this poll?

...never mind, am not sure I want to know. :scared:

I get in and get out. I definitely do not bring food in. I read at home but not in a public one.



Maybe Steve has observed his co-workers doing all of the above and wants to know if it is common practice.
Not all of the above, but I heard someone once again today gabbing away in a stall. I just wonder whiskey-tango-foxtrot is it that prompts a lot of people to be in such a cottonpicking hurry that they can't take a break for a moment. These are strange times. :blink:
 
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Not all of the above, but I heard someone once again today gabbing away in a stall. I just wonder whiskey-tango-foxtrot is it that prompts a lot of people to be in such a cottonpicking hurry that they can't take a break for a moment. These are strange times. :blink:
If this during the pre-cell phone era which wasn't that long ago he would have been classed as crazy/insane...
 

Legion

Staff member
Mostly jut try not to touch anything, wash my hands thoroughly, and then try not to touch anything again.

This. But why, oh why do all public restroom doors open inward?? You've just washed your hands, now you have to touch the manky doorknob to get out! And most restrooms don't even have paper towels you can use any more.
 
In and out ASAP! Do not touch anything with bare hands. God forbid ya gotta do #2 But sometimes ya gotta do what ya gotta do. In these instances use an *** gasket and cover bare spots with toilet paper if the gasket does not[FONT=arial, sans-serif] [/FONT]cover completely. If no gaskets are available a birds nest must be created, that severely hampers the ability to escape quickly. Takes more time to place well measured strips of toilet paper over the entire surface of the seat. When finished be sure to check for strips that could possibly be attached to your butt flesh. This is more likely in warmer climates or after some activities that cause perspiration!
 
The things I've seen in public bathrooms (at work) ... dish washing, shaving, tooth brushing. What I can't past is people who don't wash their hands. Can't imagine why you wouldn't, but if you really are against it, can't you at least bother with a courtesy rinse when there are people in there? Hence the "brown list" we keep of known and suspected non-hand washers.
 
I've heard snoring just this week and I recall one friend (back in my high school days) that passed out in a hamburger restaurant head.

And I didn't see puking on the list.

-jim
 
Use the drying paper towel to open the door to get out. If the wastebasket isn't nearby I have to throw the towel on the floor. Why wash your hands if you handle the door to get out, especially in a restaurant? Voted other.
+1 on the paper towel to open the door ...

I take it a step further, and I will pull down the sleeve of my shirt to cover my hand before I open ANY door. Co-workers that have seen me do this every time I came to work thought it was funny, and kidded me about it for weeks afterward.

I tried to explain that I'm not overly germophobic, but doorknobs are really disgusting.

I'm not real crazy about shaking hands, either, for the same reasons.
 
+1 on the paper towel to open the door ...

I take it a step further, and I will pull down the sleeve of my shirt to cover my hand before I open ANY door. Co-workers that have seen me do this every time I came to work thought it was funny, and kidded me about it for weeks afterward.

I tried to explain that I'm not overly germophobic, but doorknobs are really disgusting.

I'm not real crazy about shaking hands, either, for the same reasons.

yep! I've seen folks walk into the restroom, heavily blow their nose and then grab the door handle and out they go. High Ick factor.

-jim
 

The Count of Merkur Cristo

B&B's Emperor of Emojis
So sorry, but for reasons of aesthetics and overall good gentleman like behavior, I decline to take part and participate in this Thread (vote in the poll...yes...comments no). :lol1:

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"Hey...can't you see I'm busy in here".

 
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I get in and get out. I definitely do not bring food in. I read at home but not in a public one.
For the most part, this.
Sometimes I'll take a drink in if I'm not with others (not going to leave a drink on the table).
Sometimes kill time at work, though rarely.

At home? Ya... catalogs or magazines.
Talk on the phone? I won't initiate calls (though might send a text/pic message), but I will take a call if it's from the boss or one of the other techs.
 

OldSaw

The wife's investment
Bathroom business:

I run a small paper company, have a cute receptionist/sales rep and a former bowling worker/VP of my competing paper company, all crammed in there with phones and computers. It's kind of cramped, but the overhead is really low. We offer same day delivery. I'm also looking for investors.
 
Wow! I am the lone "other" voter so far!?!

Yeah ok, so "back in the day," I was a bit of a clubber we'll say. There are just countless reasons a guy might go into a public stall that doesn't involve its intended purpose ... just sayin lol. :001_tt2:
 
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