I admit it - I have bathroom stage fright. And it's even worse when I know specifically who is in or near the bathroom. I'm not entirely sure how or when this problem developed (though I'd bet $20 my sisters have some theories), but it's caused numerous encounters that have scarred me for life. Encounters that could have easily been avoided if women would err on the side of caution and assume EVERYONE has bathroom stage fright.
For example: I'm relatively certain that if you ask any man the #1 rule of public bathrooms, they would say "urinal separation". So how is it that so many women do not understand the concept of 'stall separation'? I'm so tired of being in a bathroom with multiple stalls and some yahoo goes into the stall right next to mine. If that's the only available one, I get it. But if there are several available, could you leave a little room between us?! Is that too much to ask? Jesus, even my cats understand this concept. C'mon ladies.
And if you ask any man for the second rule of public bathrooms, he will undoubtedly say "No talking". Pretty sure that most women can't even comprehend what "No talking" means. It means just that ladies - no talking. Silencio. Shut it. A public bathroom is not a meeting place to discuss your weekend. It's not a place to catch up on office gossip. And it's most certainly NOT a place to use your cell phone (more to come on this later). Go in there, do what you need to do, wash your hands (please), and leave. It really is that simple.
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