Toilets in the USA
#31
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In my last place, I put in one of those types in my guest bathroom not realizing that is the way it flushes because it was very inexpensive (some off brand). Once I flushed it, I wished I had put in an American Standard for $50 more.
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we learn from our mistakes..and hey, at least you got a toilet that works..
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I prefer the UK toilet and sewer system and think the UK flush actually has more power behind it that what I have found here (US wife agrees). The pipe diameter here seems way too small (for me anyway ) and every toilet I have come across has about 3 or 4 major bends in the pipe (maybe to generate the siphon action) before it even exits the porcelain. This again gives me some plunger problems!
As for the state of public loo's between the two countries. I have seen some atrocious one in both but agree with the OP that UK loos seem more private.
Awesome topic. I miss UK toilet humor.
As for the state of public loo's between the two countries. I have seen some atrocious one in both but agree with the OP that UK loos seem more private.
Awesome topic. I miss UK toilet humor.
Mostly agree - never had plumbing problems in the UK but have had them twice in the five months we've been here!
I generally don't think much of public loos out here - they're functional, but usually really spartan, and not always that clean, even in places you might expect them to be better (smart hotels, restaurants etc).
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Re: Toilets in the USA
I prefer the UK toilet and sewer system and think the UK flush actually has more power behind it that what I have found here (US wife agrees). The pipe diameter here seems way too small (for me anyway ) and every toilet I have come across has about 3 or 4 major bends in the pipe (maybe to generate the siphon action) before it even exits the porcelain. This again gives me some plunger problems!
Some of the partitions are so small that you feel very intimate with the person next to you Also in women's loos, the used sanitary products just go in a little 'mailbox' which doesn't seem very hygienic.
#36
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Ha I love this thread I have been wondering the same thing...maybe there's a tight budget on the door material?!! At least you can always tell if one is occupied!
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The stalls are to help people with a "wide stance":
http://www.urbandictionary.com/defin...=Wide%20Stance
http://www.urbandictionary.com/defin...=Wide%20Stance
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Re: Toilets in the USA
Nothing to do with the hardware but what really makes me chuck up about UK public toilets is seeing other guys neglect the whole hand washing process; especially in a restaurant! I'm wondering if this is a universal trait of some men. Also what I expect is rather universal is that shared taps/faucets are unclean, what do you put your hands on before washing? Your 'instrument of urination', your zipper and maybe your belt, none of which I would touch of another guy so no worries about germs, but then the tap handle-thing before washing hands is shared. I like the space age automatic ones, although sometimes the sensor is in a stupid place! My psychologist tells me to avoid public toilets, they cause me too much mental anguish.
More on topic, I'm not too concerned as to the slight lessening of privacy, cleanliness is much more important to me.
More on topic, I'm not too concerned as to the slight lessening of privacy, cleanliness is much more important to me.
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The stalls are to help people with a "wide stance":
http://www.urbandictionary.com/defin...=Wide%20Stance
http://www.urbandictionary.com/defin...=Wide%20Stance
#40
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I envy all you with access to both UK and USA public toilets.
This is what I deal with 9 times out of 10 when out in public ...... try teaching your little girl to use one of these .........
This is what I deal with 9 times out of 10 when out in public ...... try teaching your little girl to use one of these .........
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France!
Believe me it's no fun in a flight suit.
#44
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Never thought of it as excercise but you could be right. You also learn to think in advance .....
Am I wearling a long skirt that needs to be bunched up?
Have I got any straps or belts or dungaree type shoulder straps that might land down the hole?
Are my bootcut trousers so long over my high heels that when I lower them, are the hems going to get wet on a soggy floor? Do I need to bunch my trousers up around my shins, hold them in place and still try and keep my balance without pissing all over my nice shoes/boots ????
Am I wearling a long skirt that needs to be bunched up?
Have I got any straps or belts or dungaree type shoulder straps that might land down the hole?
Are my bootcut trousers so long over my high heels that when I lower them, are the hems going to get wet on a soggy floor? Do I need to bunch my trousers up around my shins, hold them in place and still try and keep my balance without pissing all over my nice shoes/boots ????
#45
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Teaching little boys to use these is easier than little girls. Boys just take great delight in aiming for the hole.
I suppose even men's apparel might make a difference though.