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

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The discussion centers around the etiquette of leaving the toilet seat after use, with participants sharing their personal practices and preferences. Many emphasize the importance of courtesy, particularly when guests are present, often opting to lower the seat and lid. A key point raised is the potential health concern regarding bacteria spread from toilets, suggesting that closing the lid before flushing can minimize aerosolized contamination. Humor is prevalent throughout the conversation, with anecdotes and jokes about toilet habits and the absurdity of certain situations. Participants also touch on the dynamics of shared bathroom spaces and the varying expectations between genders regarding toilet seat positions. Overall, the thread blends humor with practical considerations about bathroom etiquette and hygiene.

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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