Ladies and gents, we all go. Whether we go #1 or #2 we must use the public restrooms at work to relieve that urgent feeling to go. I myself have no qualms with using the bathroom at work. But being a public restroom user there are things I have noticed, that all people should abide by while using the bathroom at work.
Do: always allow room between you and the potential person next to you.
Don't: go to the stall next to someone if there is a stall open.
This same concept applies to any situation you can be standing, sitting or breathing on a person next to you. If there is a space open that is further away, people, always choose the one that's furthest away. I'm not looking to make friends or admire your shoes while I take a poop.
Do: always wash your hands. You know how many times I've been hiding in the bathroom stall (waiting for someone to leave so I can take a poop, not being a creeper) and someone leaves without washing their hands. You never know who's in the bathroom with you.
Don't: take too long. Sometimes I get a little pee shy and while you're standing in front of the mirror popping that zit that came in this morning or fixing your bed head, I'm trying to tinkle and it gets more awkward by the second. A few fixes are fine, but don't go whipping out the straightener. You can primp yourself at your cube or in your car.
Don't let it rip in the bathroom when other people are there. I know men sometimes operate differently than women but ladies seriously, I will be judging you when I leave the bathroom. Yes, I know who you are silver flip flops. Wait till everyone leaves, or if it's an emergency, find another bathroom!
Don't have full conversations with your friends in the bathroom. Go to the kitchen, the hallways or the parking lot for all I care. Just don't do it in the bathroom. (This is not in reference to going out, going on group dates or any other form on social outings.)
Do: say hi and give a friendly smile. Heck, we just went to the bathroom together. Saying hello is the least awkward part of our interaction. Dropping, washing and leaving to be considered as a cold shoulder. If we are peeing next to each other, washing our hands next to each and then drying them off while still being next to each other, a little hello isn't going to kill you. No need to have a full on convo but be friendly about it.
Those are just some of the things that bother me about using the bathroom at work. If I could I'd drive home each time to avoid most of these but I can't and neither can you. So, don't be awkward in the bathroom. Yeah, you might like the middle stall but if the outside ones are open always go there first. It's a courtesy thing, not a comfort one. :)
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