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Unwritten Rules of the (public) Men's Room

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Originally posted by: kevinthenerd
Originally posted by: xSkyDrAx
When urinating it is only appropriate to look straight down or straight ahead. Under no circumstances are you to look over to your left or right especially if there is someone next to you.

I disagree. If you're against a wall (i.e. in a corner), it's perfectly acceptable to look at that wall, especially to read the wonderful graffitti.

i talk back if i am talked to while urinating. and i tend to look the person in the eye when i talk. 🙁
 
When you accidently use the women's restroom and there is no urinal, always put the toilet seat down before you leave.
 
If the building is on fire or something, and talking in the restroom is neccessary, you still MAY NOT talk to a pooper on final approach. During delivery or cleanup, such messages may be conveyed - but NEVER on final approach.
 
Oldie but goodie...

We've all been there but don't like to admit it. We've all kicked back in our cubicles and suddenly felt something brewing down below. As much as we try to convince ourselves otherwise, the WORK POO is inevitable. For those who hate pooing at work, following is the Survival Guide for taking a dump at work.



CROP DUSTING
When farting, you walk briskly around the office so smell is not in your area and everyone else gets a whiff but doesn't know where it came from. Be careful when you do this. Do not stop until the full fart has been expelled. Walk an extra 30 feet to make sure the smell has left your pants.

FLY BY
The act of scouting out a bathroom before pooing. Walk in and check for other pooers. If there are others in the bathroom, leave and come back again. Be careful not to become a FREQUENT FLYER. People may become suspicious if they catch you constantly going into the bathroom.

ESCAPEE
A fart that slips out while taking a leak at the urinal or forcing a poop in a stall. This is usually accompanied by a sudden wave of embarrassment. If you release an escapee, do not acknowledge it. Pretend it did not happen. If you are standing next to the farter in the urinal, pretend you did not hear it. No one likes an escapee. It is uncomfortable for all involved. Making a joke or laughing makes both parties feel uneasy.
JAILBREAK
When forcing a poo, several farts slip out at a machine gun pace. This is usually a side effect of diarrhea or a hangover. If this should happen, do not panic. Remain in the stall until everyone has left the bathroom to spare everyone the awkwardness of what just occurred.

COURTESY FLUSH
The act of flushing the toilet the instant the poo hits the water. This reduces the amount of air time the poo has to stink up the bathroom. This can help you avoid being caught doing the WALK OF SHAME.

WALK OF SHAME
Walking from the stall, to the sink, to the door after you have just stunk up the bathroom. This can be a very uncomfortable moment if someone walks in and busts you. As with farts, it is best to pretend that the smell does not exist. Can be avoided with the use of the COURTESY FLUSH.

OUT OF THE CLOSET POOER
A colleague who poos at work and is damn proud of it. You will often see an Out Of The Closet Pooer enter the bathroom with a newspaper or magazine under his or her arm. Always look around the office for the Out Of The Closet Pooer before entering the bathroom.

THE POOING FRIENDS NETWORK (P.F.N)
A group of co-workers who band together to ensure emergency pooing goes off without incident. This group can help you to monitor the whereabouts of Out Of The Closet Pooers, and identify SAFE HAVENS.

SAFE HAVENS
A seldom used bathroom somewhere in the building where you can least expect visitors. Try floors that are predominantly of the opposite sex. This will reduce the odds of a pooer of your sex entering the bathroom.

TURD BURGLAR
Someone who does not realize that you are in the stall and tries to force the door open. This is one of the most shocking and vulnerable moments that can occur when taking a poo at work. If this occurs, remain in the stall until the Turd Burglar leaves. This way you will avoid all uncomfortable eye contact.

CAMO-COUGH
A phony cough that alerts all new entrants into the bathroom that you are in a stall. This can be used to cover-up a WATERMELON, or to alert potential Turd Burglars. Very effective when used in conjunction with an ASTAIRE.

ASTAIRE
A subtle toe-tap that is used to alert potential Turd Burglars that you are occupying a stall. This will remove all doubt that the stall is occupied. If you hear an Astaire, leave the bathroom immediately so the pooer can poo in peace.

WATERMELON
A poo that creates a loud splash when hitting the toilet water. This is also an embarrassing incident. If you feel a Watermelon coming on, create a diversion. See CAMO-COUGH.

HAVANA OMELET
A case of diarrhea that creates series of loud splashes in the toilet water.
Often accompanied by an Escapee. Try using Camo-Cough with an Astaire.

UNCLE TED
A bathroom user who seems to linger around forever. Could spend extended lengths of time in front of the mirror or sitting on the pot. An Uncle Ted makes it difficult to relax while on the crapper, as you should always wait to poo when the bathroom is empty. This benefits you as well as the other bathroom attendees.


 
Technically for the last situation you could take the last urinal, because if it's against the wall you can orient yourself diagonally to block everyone else...
 
Originally posted by: InlineFour
whenever someone in the stall starts farting while taking a dump, i try to prevent myself from giggling.

I look at this thread, and I'm 😕

I thought the bathroom was the one place you could be yourself, and let some farts go, at the least.
 
what ot said plus

maybe just me but...

DON'T FREAKING PICK YOUR NOSE (LIKE REALLY DIGGING FOR IT) & RUB IT ON THE WALL, IT'S DISGUSTING!!!
 
If you are cleaning the restroom (housekeeping/janitor) don't mop and hit my feet with the mop when I am pissing.
 
When standing at the urinal next to me, do not splash or shake it over my shoes.

When at the urinal, avoid splashback so your clothes remain dry.

When shaking it, do not pull on it. This pulling may cause the leakage some people experience.

flush.

wash your hands.
 
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