Public Bathroom Etiquette

Public Bathroom Etiquette

            You know that really awkward moment when you walk into a public bathroom and it smells terrible or there are a bunch of people just hanging out? Ya its really awkward, but did you know there are a lot of things you can do to make it way less awkward? You honestly probably do, I’m just reminding you.

Ladies

          Girls oddly enough our bathrooms are probably the most awkward. For example the other day my family and I went out for dinner at a Mexican restaurant. During the course of the meal I went to the bathroom to pee. While I was peeing some woman came in, she first tried to open the stall that I was in. She then went to the stall right next to me, and as I hear her sit down she lets out a bunch of grunts and sighs. So once I was done peeing I washed my hands and left. To me that was a perfect scenario of bad bathroom behavior, and sadly it happens far too often. So this is my mostly fool proof method to make it less awkward on your end.

1) Quickly glance under the stalls before trying to open them.

2) Go to the empty stall farthest from any occupied stalls.

3) Try to avoid making noises as you go potty.

4) If your using any sanitary devices of any sort that require package opening (i.e. pads, tampons ect.) just make it quick and get it over with. Don’t try to be quiet or sly.

5) Make sure everything flushes, while you pull up your pants or before you leave just check the toilet is empty. PLEASE!!

6) Bathroom adultery is a big NO!, nobody (except for the creepy) wants to hear that.  

7) Don’t talk to people if you’re peeing, even if you know them. Especially if you don’t know them don’t talk to them.

8) Try not to go #2, but if you do maybe try carrying a small perfume and give a squirt or too.

9) If you can try not to call people unless you need to when you are in the bathroom. It can get weird for the other people.

10) I understand not everyone washes their hands, but for your sake of saving the awkwardness just maybe rinse your hands off before you leave. Hand sanitizer works as well.

11) Also refrain from just hanging out in the bathroom. It’s really weird.

Gentlemen

          Guys I don’t think your bathrooms are too bad… in awkwardness congrats! But here are a few tips for you guys anyways.

1) Pick your urinals/stalls as far from each other as you can.

2) Don’t make eye contact as you pee.

3) Don’t sneak a peek at anyone’s junk

4) No adultery for you guys either.

5) Try not to call people if you can help it.

6) Rinsing off your hands can help save the awkward glances if you don’t want to wash.

7) Try not to make noises while you go potty.

8) Watch your aim. Don’t pee on walls, and if it’s a family bathroom lift up the seat.