“When you gotta go, you gotta go” but sometimes having to use a public bathroom can be a frightening experience. No matter how nice the establishment is, improper restroom etiquette abounds. Public, office, and even restaurant restrooms sometimes look like a testing facility for toxic waste. So before you enter any bathroom other than your own, bring plenty of hand sanitizer, don’t touch the door handle with your bare hands, and check out my top 3 Quick and Dirty Tips for proper restroom etiquette:
Warning: Bad restroom etiquette is everywhere! (via GettyImages, Alexander Walter)
Tip #1 – Eyes Forward Soldier!
When you find yourself victim to someone trying to stare or talk at you while using the urinal or toilet, just keep your eyes on the road and don’t veer off. Usually the offender will catch on that you are not taking your eyes off the wall and follow suit. And if they don’t pick up on your subtle cues, just tune them out or minimize the conversation with a “Mhmm…” or, “Yup…”
