Hand Washing and the Fear of the Faucet

[brushfire]

Why are they afraid of toilet paper?

I dont think they were afraid, its just a cultural/religious thing.

A Muslim must first find an acceptable place away from standing water, or people's pathways or shade.[SUP][2][/SUP] They are advised that it is better to enter the area with the left foot,[SUP][3][/SUP] facing away from the Qiblah.[SUP][4][/SUP]While on the toilet, one must remain silent. Talking, answering greetings or greeting others is strongly discouraged.[SUP][4][/SUP] When defecating together, two men cannot converse, nor look at each other's genitals.[SUP][5][/SUP] A man should not touch his genitals with the right hand.[SUP][6][/SUP][SUP][7][/SUP][SUP][8][/SUP][SUP][9][/SUP][SUP][10][/SUP][SUP][11][/SUP][SUP][12][/SUP] Eating any food while on the toilet is strictly forbidden.[SUP][4][/SUP]
The anus must be washed with water after defecating. Similarly, the penis and vulva must be washed with water after urinating. This washing is known as istinja. The Qur'an suggests that one should wash one's hands as well, which is discussed in verse 5:6.
When leaving the toilet, one is advised to leave with the right foot,[SUP][3][/SUP] and also say a prayer – "Praise be to Allah who relieved me of the filth and gave me relief."[SUP][4][/SUP] It is also reported in the hadith of Bukhari that whenever Muhammad went to the toilet, he said "In the name of Allah, O Allah! I seek refuge with You from all offensive and wicked things" (alternate translation: "from evil deeds and evil spirits").[SUP][13][/SUP]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamic_toilet_etiquette

As for the sh!t on the seat, I attributed it those trying to "squat" on the toilet stool as though it was on the floor. While not having a sprayer to clean their mess, they just left it there. ...or, they were just complete fking a$$hole pigs. Not sure why any civilized human being would crap on a seat, let alone leave the mess for someone else to see/clean.

 

[timosman]

Experienced the same thing - people standing on the toilet seats too... They'd messed all over the seat and left it - this was at a software company that ranked within the top 10 in the world at the time. Haven't seen that kind of thing in quite some time though - that must of been 16-18 years ago. Well dressed people, nice cars in the parking lot, and sh!t all over the toilet seat.

Some small, cultural differences are unavoidable when dealing with a diverse workforce.

 

[heavenlyboy34]

So long as you are circumcised.

ahem!

 

[brushfire]

Some small, cultural differences are unavoidable when dealing with a diverse workforce.

I think times have changed - the worst thing I see now are idiots putting paper towels and chewing gum in the urinals. That's something an ignorant American is just as capable of doing.

I've noticed while abroad, especially in India, people from these countries had excellent hygiene. They had small dishes of warm water with a lime/lemon floating in it, wherever I went. People always washed their hands at meal time and after. The only peculiar thing - paper towels were not very common. So you'd have wet, clean hands (clean relatively speaking - the water you washed your hands with was not typically potable).

Also, wherever I went, I would often find a sprayer, but a roll of toilet paper too... A welcome western custom for me. ..and never once did I sh!t on anyone's toilet seat.

 

[Suzanimal]

people's pathways

I would consider a toilet seat "people's pathways".

Eating any food while on the toilet is strictly forbidden.

You would think that would be obvious but I recently redid my downstairs bathroom and pulled out the bottom drawer of the cabinet to clean the floors really well. What did I find? A bunch of pistachio shells and air soft bullets. *sigh*

I dont think they were afraid, its just a cultural/religious thing.



https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamic_toilet_etiquette

As for the sh!t on the seat, I attributed it those trying to "squat" on the toilet stool as though it was on the floor. While not having a sprayer to clean their mess, they just left it there. ...or, they were just complete fking a$$hole pigs. Not sure why any civilized human being would crap on a seat, let alone leave the mess for someone else to see/clean.

I'm going with asshole pigs.

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showth...s-Own-Hallways-with-Feces&highlight=epa+feces

 

[brushfire]

I'm going with $#@! pigs.

http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showth...s-Own-Hallways-with-Feces&highlight=epa+feces

Its probably the case.

Eating food on the toilet? Now that's efficiency! But what were the airsoft pellets for? Giving me ideas...

 

[Suzanimal]

Its probably the case.

Eating food on the toilet? Now that's efficiency! But what were the airsoft pellets for? Giving me ideas...

Apparently, my sons figured out you're at your most vulnerable when shitting and decided to start "crap blasting" each other.

 

[brushfire]

Apparently, my sons figured out you're at your most vulnerable when $#@!ting and decided to start "crap blasting" each other.

"Crap blasting" - I believe it. I'll go ahead and apologize on their behalf. Nothing is sacred..Nothing.

 

[opal]

germ phobia.. worst afflicted put on latex gloves on the way IN to the bathroom - even at home, when they just went in there to fetch a towel

 

[tod evans]

Wonder how many of the 'phobes' munch down on probiotic pills.......

 

[Dr.3D]

I think times have changed - the worst thing I see now are idiots putting paper towels and chewing gum in the urinals. That's something an ignorant American is just as capable of doing.

Yeah, that makes it taste worse than the gum found stuck under a pew at a church.

 

[brushfire]

Yeah, that makes it taste worse than the gum found stuck under a pew at a church.

First movie I'd went to see with my oldest son - we got a big bucket of popcorn. It was an amazing experience he was enjoying the movie, and was having his first slushy too! While watching the movie, I had grabbed a kernel that felt soft and sticky - nearly made it to my lips. In the dark theater, with the light of the projector, I could just make out my son, and he's putting the gum that he found under the arm of the chair into the bucket of popcorn. I thought to myself, come on? What the fk kid?
Same kid got crap on my hand when I was changing his diaper - I instinctively mumbled, "Dammit". I was plagued by my wifes complaints for the next 2 years as my 2-4 yo son would express his frustration in the same way his ol man did. Legos not coming apart? Dammit... Sliding door not opening? Dammit... Stuffed animal out of reach? Dammit... At least [he] eventually grew out of it.

 

[Ender]

First movie I'd went to see with my oldest son - we got a big bucket of popcorn. It was an amazing experience he was enjoying the movie, and was having his first slushy too! While watching the movie, I had grabbed a kernel that felt soft and sticky - nearly made it to my lips. In the dark theater, with the light of the projector, I could just make out my son, and he's putting the gum that he found under the arm of the chair into the bucket of popcorn. I thought to myself, come on? What the fk kid?
Same kid got crap on my hand when I was changing his diaper - I instinctively mumbled, "Dammit". I was plagued by my wifes complaints for the next 2 years as my 2-4 yo son would express his frustration in the same way his ol man did. Legos not coming apart? Dammit... Sliding door not opening? Dammit... Stuffed animal out of reach? Dammit... At least [he] eventually grew out of it.

 

[Suzanimal]