How do you leave the toilet seat when using the washroom?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the etiquette and practices related to leaving the toilet seat after use, exploring various perspectives on whether to leave it up or down. Participants share personal habits, cultural considerations, and humorous anecdotes, while also touching on hygiene concerns related to toilet use.

Discussion Character

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  • Exploratory
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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express their personal habits, with one stating they leave the seat up when alone but lower it for guests as a courtesy.
  • Another participant mentions a humorous take on the topic, suggesting a sign in the bathroom to address the issue of seat placement.
  • One contributor discusses the importance of closing the lid before flushing to prevent bacteria from aerosolizing, referencing research on the topic.
  • There are mentions of humorous jingles and anecdotes related to toilet etiquette and hygiene, with some participants sharing their thoughts on public restroom practices.
  • Concerns about bacteria and hygiene are raised, with questions about the effectiveness of sanitizers and the implications of aerosolized bacteria.
  • A participant recalls a researcher known for studying toilet hygiene, noting the impact of flushing on bacterial spread.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the best practice for leaving the toilet seat, with multiple competing views expressed regarding personal habits and hygiene considerations.

Contextual Notes

Some discussions include humor and anecdotal evidence, while others reference specific hygiene practices and research without providing definitive conclusions or consensus on the best approach.

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This discussion may be of interest to individuals curious about social etiquette, hygiene practices, and the humorous aspects of everyday life regarding restroom use.

So, when you use the washroom, how do you leave the seat?

  • I leave the entire seat up!

    Votes: 10 34.5%
  • I leave only the lower half down!

    Votes: 14 48.3%
  • I close the seat/lid completely prior to flushing.

    Votes: 1 3.4%
  • I close the seat/lid completely, post flush.

    Votes: 4 13.8%

  • Total voters
    29
  • #31
Originally posted by photon
Sure, that's their job. Well, that's what it says on the paper.
Only problem is, we can't pull up a seat, and watch the action from the throne! Yoiks!
 
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  • #32


Originally posted by phoenixthoth

i was thinking of starting a related thread with a poll: which hand do you wipe your ass with? there would be two options: right hand and left hand.

then, after a few people answer the poll, i'd say, "yuck! i don't use my hand, i use toilet paper."

There are/were societies where it was right hand eat, left hand wipe. That's why it's not polite to eat with your left hand when eating finger food in India. (I'm not kidding.)

Having had problems with clogging recently, I'm a close-post flush, but the option 'leave it the way you found it' is missing.
 
  • #33


Originally posted by NateTG
There are/were societies where it was right hand eat, left hand wipe. That's why it's not polite to eat with your left hand when eating finger food in India. (I'm not kidding.)
Having had problems with clogging recently, I'm a close-post flush, but the option 'leave it the way you found it' is missing.
It's implied in the other responces, could easily be added in your responce, and heck! got to leave something for you to say, NO?
 

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