How Do You Teach Restroom Etiquette at Work? A Fellow's Creative Approach

Dear Citehrians,

Upon observing the dilemma of one of our fellow Citehrians regarding how to educate her employees on restroom manners, I have compiled a PowerPoint presentation titled "Loo Etiquette" on the same. This presentation is a part of my series on etiquettes.

Regards,

Colonel Jude :-P:):icon6:

Hello,

Indeed, a nice one. Every employee of an organization should know about this. Cleanliness has to come from everyone. More than the users who spoil the loo, think about the person who has to clean it. Practicing these simple rules will avoid embarrassments all over. Keep rolling these types of etiquettes.

Regards,
Srinivas B

Dear Colonel Jude,

That is really nice. I wish you could add a few more points to this PowerPoint presentation in your own style:

1 - Don't blow your nose (runny nose) into a hanky in a public area. If you must, then go to the restroom. People blow out in a very noisy manner into the hanky in the cubicles while others are silent and working :(

2 - Don't use too much toilet paper and throw it all over the floor :confused: Instead, use it as much as required and make sure to flush it or throw it into the trash can kept for the same.

Thanks,
Geeta

This reminds me of a funny incident I witnessed in the early 70s in India. A Canadian couple was visiting a traditional home in Madhya Pradesh, and the lady asked her hostess, "Where is the loo?" The woman replied very seriously, "Only from May." And this was November! The poor Canadian stammered, "Why?" "Because it's a hot wind!" was the reply. Needless to say, it left the Canadians completely baffled and the Indian hostess wondering at their interest in Indian summers. Talk about communication gaps!

Dear All,

Lootiquette training is a must at all levels - in an office, mall, railway station, or even in our homes when guests without lootiquettes visit. It's sad to see the way we use toilets and expect the cleaning staff to clear the mess we make.

I would like you all to add more to this presentation and spread it wide and far.

Regards,
Colonel J. H. Mayne

Dear Citehrians, I had requested all of you to contribute to the PPT on "Lootiquettes" - not a single suggestion received? Does the silence imply that "Lootiquettes" hold no significance in our daily lives? Come on, are we all like 'Bhanot,' the CWG Official who disgraced our country by stating that India has different hygienic standards compared to the rest of the world.

Regards, Col J H Mayne

The other day, I came across an article in the newspaper wherein in Japan, men are being instructed to sit and not stand when using the toilets to avoid dirtying them. This is a good measure—when will we, as a country, improve our "Lootiquettes"?

I am happy to state that many have used my PowerPoint presentations for training in their respective spheres.

Regards,
Col. J. H. Mayne