BATHROOM ETIQUETTE

EIGHT BATHROOM ETIQUETTE TIPS

If you've ever shared a bathroom, you know it can be frustrating . . . or downright disgusting.

Even if you're just visiting a friend's place, here are eight bathroom etiquette rules that will keep you from embarrassing yourself . . .

1.) CLOSE THE DOOR. It might sound obvious, but not everyone does it. Whether you're in a public or private bathroom, make sure you close the door the entire way. Whatever you went in there for, no one else needs to see it . . . or hear it.

2.) REPLACE THE ROLL. There's nothing worse than NEEDING toilet paper and not having it next to you. So, whenever you notice the roll has less than five or six squares on it, throw it out and grab a new one.

3.) DON'T LINGER. Some people like to relax in the bathroom. Meanwhile, someone else is standing outside the door waiting. It's especially rude if you're using the bathroom at work.

--Just because you have a mandatory 15-minute break DOESN'T mean you should spend it all in one place.

4.) USE THE TOILET BRUSH. Most people either keep it under the sink, or right next to the toilet. If the toilet bowl looks anything less than PRISTINE when you're done, grab the brush. If YOU don't do it, someone ELSE will have to.

5.) LIGHT A MATCH. Contrary to popular belief, it doesn't get RID of the smell . . . it just MASKS it. But it works. Air fresheners work too, but they tend to add a fruity accent to the existing smell. In extreme cases, you might want to use both.

--To look out for your fellow man, you should keep a book of matches in YOUR bathroom. And make sure they're in plain sight.

6.) USE THE COURTESY FLUSH. If you KNOW things won't end well, minimize the damage by flushing early. It might not be environmentally friendly, but sometimes it's necessary.

7.) CLEAN THE SEAT. Guys, that means you. If you miss the target, make sure you wipe down the seat for the next person. It's polite to do it in a public bathroom, but it's absolutely ESSENTIAL if you're at your girlfriend's place.

8.) PLUNGE, IF NECESSARY. People who don't are the WORST. It's easy to walk away, and forget it ever happened, but it's INFINITELY more disgusting to plunge for someone ELSE than it is to plunge for yourself.

--And if there isn't a plunger handy, just ask for one. It's okay. Everyone needs to use one every now and then. (AskMen.com)