9 Etiquette Rules Many People Forget When Going to the Bathroom

If asked what the rules for using the bathroom are, most people would probably answer that the only rule is not to talk about the bathroom at all. This is because it is not yet socially acceptable to publicly discuss this topic. But despite this, there are indeed norms of behavior in the toilet.

we, from awesome.club, we’ve put all the shame aside to find out what the rules of etiquette are about using the bathroom, and we’re ready to share them with you. Check out!

Many people like to read something while sitting on the toilet. However, etiquette experts do not recommend taking a book or magazine to the toilet if there is a possibility that they will be loaned to someone in the future. In this way we show respect to others.

No matter how much we argue about how the paper roll should be positioned—tip inward toward the wall or toward the outside—science has a definitive answer to that question. The correct way is to hang the paper in the second way, that is, with the end out of the wall.

The fact is that the paper placed with the tip close to the wall will come into contact with its surface, which is full of bacteria. Also, each person who uses the toilet will touch the wall, thus leaving even more germs on it, which can later migrate to the piece of paper of the next person who uses the toilet.

The correct thing is to flush with the toilet lid closed. With it open, small particles of waste will be released through the toilet due to the pressure of the flush. The toilet seat can transmit various infectious diseases.

The rule is simple: whoever raised the toilet seat must lower it when leaving the bathroom. The only exception is for restrooms used by men only. Since men usually use the toilet standing up, it makes no sense to keep lifting and lowering the seat.

After using the bathroom, you should wash your hands. If you are in someone’s home, you should ask the home owner’s permission to use their toiletries. In turn, the host is bound by the rules of etiquette to provide soap in the bathroom for the guest.

If the owner of the house, for some reason, does not have liquid soap in the bathroom, it is a bad idea to use a soap that has already been used by others. It’s unhygienic. It’s best to use liquid soap if you have a choice.

After washing your hands, you need to dry them. The question is, what if we’re not home? Towels hanging there are for personal use. We should never use them, it’s inappropriate.

A hand towel will hang next to the sink. In some cases, the owner may have a space with several small towels that are intended for guests. If you don’t have anything, it’s not rude to ask for one. You can put it in the laundry basket after use, but it’s best to ask the owner where to store it beforehand.

The rules of coexistence suggest that we make the environment as comfortable as possible for those around us. When using a public restroom, you must respect the privacy of people who are already there. Therefore, the ideal is to use a cabin that is further away from one that is already occupied. The same goes for urinals.

According to the rules of etiquette, the person who finished the toilet paper roll is the one who should put in a new one. But what if we are in a bathroom outside the house? The first thing is to look for a spare toilet paper roll. If you don’t have it, you should let the owner of the house or someone in the office know, if it’s at work.

If you use the last piece of toilet paper in a public restroom, it’s a good idea to alert the next person who enters the cabin about this. And when you run out of paper, don’t be shy about asking those in the restroom to share paper from the other stalls.

Bad news. If we clog someone’s toilet or sink, that’s our problem now. If you can’t find a plunger to solve the situation, we need to let the homeowner know.

If you’re too embarrassed to admit what you’ve done, it’s okay to say, “Someone clogged the toilet.” But don’t leave the problem to the next person who uses the toilet.

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