Bathroom pet peeves

jkfranklin · August 2009

1. People who was their hands for 2 seconds. Why even bother?

2. Please who use like 8 paper towels to dry their hands after only washing them for 2 seconds. Do you hate trees?

3. People who sit in the stall for an extended time. I go in, pee out my 1/2 gallon, adjust my maternity pants, wash my hands for 30 seconds, dry them and you are still sitting in the stall. There are no tinkles or plops. What the heck are you doing in there? Do you get off listening to others use the toilet?

Mrs.Keith2B · August 2009

jkfranklin:

3. People who sit in the stall for an extended time. I go in, pee out my 1/2 gallon, adjust my maternity pants, wash my hands for 30 seconds, dry them and you are still sitting in the stall. There are no tinkles or plops. What the heck are you doing in there? Do you get off listening to others use the toilet?

I've done this before. I don't like using public toilets in the first place, but I really don't need my co-workers listening to me do my business.

CKLee1107 · August 2009

lol! I've heard ppl texting in their stalls while I'm in, out and gone...lol..weird ppl...

nicolebuchalla · August 2009

jkfranklin:

2. Please who use like 8 paper towels to dry their hands after only washing them for 2 seconds. Do you hate trees?

My fiance does this at home. I try to ration his paper towel use, but it doesn't work. Drives me batty!

Layla116 · August 2009

Not really a pet peeve, but something I chucked at last week--someone came into the bathroom and started whistling "Ode to Joy."

I feel that relieved sometimes, but not enough to whistle! LOL

Sticky41284 · August 2009

CKLee1107:
lol! I've heard ppl texting in their stalls while I'm in, out and gone...lol..weird ppl...

My DH gets bored in the bathroom at work (I have no idea how or why. I don't ask) so he takes his cell phone and takes pictures of things. Not what he's accomplished in there, but of the door or whatever.

He usually deletes them, but I've found a couple on his phone that's he's forgotten about!

pregnantchica · August 2009

Ugh! The paper towel part really gets to me! I hate when people waste it.

People who talk on their phones while taking care of business!!

OhioBobcat · August 2009

jkfranklin:
3. People who sit in the stall for an extended time. I go in, pee out my 1/2 gallon, adjust my maternity pants, wash my hands for 30 seconds, dry them and you are still sitting in the stall. There are no tinkles or plops. What the heck are you doing in there? Do you get off listening to others use the toilet?

To be fair, you may be better off with this because they could be holding back some serious flatulence and rather embarrassed to just let it fly.

NiniJ55 · August 2009

I can understand the first two... and I agree with them because I also hate when people wash their hands with out soap (basically rinse their hands)

But - what do you care how long I am in the stall for. Maybe I am taking a nap becuase I am so tired and can't do that at my desk. Maybe I am constipated and you don't hear any plops because I am struggling pushing and nothing is coming out and I want to give it time. Or maybe I cushoned the toilet with tissue so that it would not splash or make noise.

LadyHollywood · August 2009

I swear I almost posted this same thing earlier today...

Really people, water with no soap for 2 seconds??? Gag.

But, to your point #3... Lately, I've been that person. I SWEAR I have to go when I go in there, but then it goes away. Or should I say, it just doesn't want to come out... So I give it a few minutes... Can we say constipated? Confused

And another pet peeve to add....

When there are 6 stalls in the women's room, and I am in the last stall, why must you come and sit in the stall right next to me?! While you take a dump?! Stay awayyyyy smelly farting pooping woman! Stay away! At least a one stall buffer please!

mommys.gummy.bear · August 2009

jkfranklin:

1. People who was their hands for 2 seconds. Why even bother?

those ppl can't possibly use soap.. thats not enough time to lather! ewww! lol

jkfranklin · August 2009

NiniJ55:

I can understand the first two... and I agree with them because I also hate when people wash their hands with out soap (basically rinse their hands)

But - what do you care how long I am in the stall for. Maybe I am taking a nap becuase I am so tired and can't do that at my desk. Maybe I am constipated and you don't hear any plops because I am struggling pushing and nothing is coming out and I want to give it time. Or maybe I cushoned the toilet with tissue so that it would not splash or make noise.

I care because it makes me feel akward and rushed or something. I don't need an audience listening to me.

LadyHollywood · August 2009

jkfranklin:

I care because it makes me feel akward and rushed or something. I don't need an audience listening to me.

Whoever is in there probably feels the same way about you! Since you are done, move along! Stick out tongue

JulieandBen · August 2009

jkfranklin:
1. People who was their hands for 2 seconds. Why even bother?

2. Please who use like 8 paper towels to dry their hands after only washing them for 2 seconds. Do you hate trees?

3. People who sit in the stall for an extended time. I go in, pee out my 1/2 gallon, adjust my maternity pants, wash my hands for 30 seconds, dry them and you are still sitting in the stall. There are no tinkles or plops. What the heck are you doing in there? Do you get off listening to others use the toilet?

3. If i have to poop then I will usually wait until the person next to me is done and out of the bathroom for privacy sake.

jkfranklin · August 2009

LadyHollywood:
jkfranklin:

I care because it makes me feel akward and rushed or something. I don't need an audience listening to me.

Whoever is in there probably feels the same way about you! Since you are done, move along!

Umm, I do. I go in, do my business and leave. So I'm sorry that I'm disturbing their nap time or whatever it is.

IlovemyGeek · August 2009

People who talk on cell phones in the bathroom.

sunflowergrl · August 2009

Flame me if you must, but I'm so guilty of number 1. I almost NEVER use the soap int he bathrooms, mainly because the smell of most of them make me sick. And now, being pregnant, it's even worse. But I ALWAYS carry around anti-bacterial stuff, and always use that.

jkfranklin · August 2009

sunflowergrl:
Flame me if you must, but I'm so guilty of number 1. I almost NEVER use the soap int he bathrooms, mainly because the smell of most of them make me sick. And now, being pregnant, it's even worse. But I ALWAYS carry around anti-bacterial stuff, and always use that.

Why do you bother then? Why waste the water and paper towels? Also, hand sanitizer can replace soap and water for 3 times then you need to use soap.

LadyHollywood · August 2009

jkfranklin:
LadyHollywood:
jkfranklin:

I care because it makes me feel akward and rushed or something. I don't need an audience listening to me.

Whoever is in there probably feels the same way about you! Since you are done, move along!

Umm, I do. I go in, do my business and leave. So I'm sorry that I'm disturbing their nap time or whatever it is.

Um, ok. You really think everyone is napping? Get real. Read the other responses about your bullet point #3.

ocho2002 · August 2009

With regard to No., 3, I cannot agree more. There is a woman on my floor who goes in, does her business, flushes, and pulls her pants up - I know because I hear her zip and then just hangs out in the stall for 5 minutes. WTF????? Prior to being PG, I was very regular and pooped at home 99% of the time. Now, I'm lucky if I go twice a week so if I'm at work when the urge strikes, I have to take advantage. Most of the time, the creepy lurker lady is there and it freaks me out. I'm sorry, I like privacy. When you're in a public bathroom, do your business, wash your hands and get out.

uofibabe · August 2009

sunflowergrl:
Flame me if you must, but I'm so guilty of number 1. I almost NEVER use the soap int he bathrooms, mainly because the smell of most of them make me sick. And now, being pregnant, it's even worse. But I ALWAYS carry around anti-bacterial stuff, and always use that.

I have to admit I dont use the soap either in the bathrooms because it just trys the heck out of my hands. I carry and use the anti-bacterial gel...so much better!

sunflowergrl · August 2009

jkfranklin:

sunflowergrl:
Flame me if you must, but I'm so guilty of number 1. I almost NEVER use the soap int he bathrooms, mainly because the smell of most of them make me sick. And now, being pregnant, it's even worse. But I ALWAYS carry around anti-bacterial stuff, and always use that.

Why do you bother then? Why waste the water and paper towels? Also, hand sanitizer can replace soap and water for 3 times then you need to use soap.

Why bother? I don't know I enjoy rinsing my hands. And I'll stick to my anti-bacterial I think it does a fine job. )

lckytabby3 · August 2009

Just using Anti bac stuff is just gross. Why would you just rub it in? You still need to use soap and water and then use your anti bac stuff once you have to touch the door to get out of the bathroom.

Suck it and smell the soap or carry your own soap, Anti- bac is not a replacement.

I hate #3 more when there is a line and people are waiting. If you can't get it out you need to go wait for it somewhere else and come back.

IlovemyGeek · August 2009

sometimes I will wait in the stall for the other person to leave so I can do my business (#2) if they're in there for the same thing, it can lead to a poo standoff.

Vuja_de · August 2009

my number ONE pet peeve: There are 6 empty stalls in the bathroom, i go in the last stall just so i don't have to have someone next to me peeing/pooping, some chick walks in and picks the stall RIGHT next to me, you have 5 other empty stalls woman.. why do you have to do your business right next to me?!!

2. people who have full on conversations AFTER they are done with their business in the stall. i mean really, take it out of the bathroom please!

3. people who don't wash their hands AT ALL (nasty)

Anniekins214 · August 2009

IlovemyGeek:
sometimes I will wait in the stall for the other person to leave so I can do my business (#2) if they're in there for the same thing, it can lead to a poo standoff.

The idea of a "poo standoff" has me giggling more than I probably should.

ocho2002 · August 2009

jkfranklin:

sunflowergrl:
Flame me if you must, but I'm so guilty of number 1. I almost NEVER use the soap int he bathrooms, mainly because the smell of most of them make me sick. And now, being pregnant, it's even worse. But I ALWAYS carry around anti-bacterial stuff, and always use that.

Why do you bother then? Why waste the water and paper towels? Also, hand sanitizer can replace soap and water for 3 times then you need to use soap.

That's news to me!

katee2184 · August 2009

Mrs.Keith2B:
jkfranklin:

3. People who sit in the stall for an extended time. I go in, pee out my 1/2 gallon, adjust my maternity pants, wash my hands for 30 seconds, dry them and you are still sitting in the stall. There are no tinkles or plops. What the heck are you doing in there? Do you get off listening to others use the toilet?

I've done this before. I don't like using public toilets in the first place, but I really don't need my co-workers listening to me do my business.

Guilty. I HATE public restrooms and my bladder always develops a case of "stage fright" whenever there is someone else in the bathroom.

cbsemberg · August 2009

Number one pet peeve, as a few other people have said, is not leaving at least a one-stall buffer when there are plenty of other open stalls!!! This should be common bathroom etiquette for ALL people everywhere. Don't use the stall directly next to someone else unless all the other stalls are already being used! It is weird and uncomfortable.

cbsemberg · August 2009

Forgot to mention the best part -- a few weeks ago during the height of morning sickness I was in the end stall (of a row of 4) vomiting. A woman went into the stall right next to me to do her business (2 others further down were open.) She must have recognized my feet because she started holding a conversation with me! She said she had heard a rumor about me and wondered if it was true. In between dry heaving and vomiting I managed to confirm the rumor that I am indeed pregnant. She jabbered on for awhile about morning sickness, etc. I ignored all the rest of it. Unreal.

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