my wife gives me hell for leaving the toilet seat up. is this an international problem or just mine?
339979
I have a slightly different take on this one.  I do agree with most and try to leave it down at home because I live with my wife and I want to be kind to her.\n\nBut in public places like smaller restaurants or other places that have unisex toilets, I think it's better to leave it up.\n\nWhy?  Because the truth is--and I've never understood this--some guys are just lazy or don't give a damn, and they won't bother to lift up the seat if it's already down.  And, well, you can figure out what happens next, and it ends up all gross.\n\nThis happens all the time in the small men's restroom at work--they didn't install enough urinals for the number of men on that floor, so a lot of times we just use the cabins instead of waiting.  I can't tell you the number of times I've gone in and found it disgusting after some idiot went in there and didn't bother to raise the seat.\n\nSame thing at a house party where the liquor is flowing--if you want to end up with a nice, clean bathroom for the ladies, ladies, then make sure to leave the seat up for all the blotto blokes!  (Either that, or have two bathrooms!)
357018
it is absolutely disgusting. this is why I always check the seat before sitting down and why men should raise the seat when peeing.
198677
Seek a psychiatrist.  I think you might be a minor hypochondriac or something like it.  This is your wife and you can't get down and dirty????????   Get help
899964
That one is over the top. My wife would have a foot print on the back of her pants to remember me by. That is, she would be kicked right out the door.
1110031
No, unless you feel it is bad if your wife jokes about you after your poo. ;p
300255
yea i'm a seat and lidder-putter-downer too... glad to know there are more of us out there... back to your Q., ah, i'd say, to me anyways, it always seems to happen either a)in the middle of the night when i'm not even fully awake and choose not to turn on the light (blue eyes tend to see pretty well in the dark, just not THAT well!! lol!) or b)when i am so drunk i can barely walk, let alone pause to check the seats current condition.... either way, both are my fault i agree, and thankfully my hubby and i don't argue about such things!! :)  life is too short! i've already been in a bachelor pads and peed, and either put the seat back up when i left or never even touched and done the hover technique...haha! i know you'll sleep better tonight knowing that!! happy peein'!!
976809
Pretty much the same but I cover vs. wipe cause I don't want to touch the seat in any way possible\n1. Cover toilet seat with toilet paper first\n2. Flush with my foot\n3. Never set anything on the floor \n4. Wash hands and get the hell out of there!
1082562
I wasn't there. I really can't say for sure.\n\nBut we're in the here and now. This has become a huge problem and it needs to be dealt with.\n\nWhen your toilet is leaking and water is gushing into all areas of your home, do you go sit on the couch and put your feet up to watch tv under the notion that you shouldn't do anything about it since it's had a slow leak for years?
330047
You know, you bring up an interesting point.\n\nWhen you are at home, you can just turn on the sink next to you and clean off your hand.\n\nHowever, this scenario is especially inconvenient when you are in a stall somewhere else. What do you do then? You can pseudo-clean up by getting most of it off with another sheet of toilet paper, but your hand still has crap and germs on it. Then you have to pull up your pants with your clean hand and try to button and zipper up. This is not easy, and most people probably give up and use both hands to get their pants up. So then you've gotten crap on your pants and shirt and have to go back to the office.\n\nIn this world of computers and fancy cars that give you directions, why are we still rolling toilet paper in a ball to wipe our @$$es, and we can't even see what we're doing?\nI don't get that. Don't the Japanese have robot toilets that scrub and clean your @$$? Why can't we get that here in the US?
348424
I know your problem all too well.  I have the same condition and my wife gets irritated with me.\n\nAs a solution I have some adult diapers that I wear to bed at night.  This keeps the mess from happening and also works out nicely for the times we want to get a little frisky...
1125807
Well, the toilet was made with a seat, so, yes, put it down for it to be "properly made" like a bed.  If there are females using it, then it's a courtesy, yes, but the seat is used more often than not with BOTH males & females - we all have to sit for #2!!
1053563
LOL! true , it sucks in the mens room, cuz sometimes my leg touches the toilet, and its usualy covered in P.
321488
try to get your neighbour to help? call 911? the latter makes better sense though and maybe they can help you with your diarrhoea too. =)\nif me sending my spouse to hospital is my only option.. i'll sh*t my pants and car and everywhere else if i have to. but of course my apologies to all who have to do the cleaning.
1051691
This is funny.  From an etiquette point of view, they should be free to use your bathroom.  However, I have a friend of mine who gets his jollies off of clogging my toilet from his stool.  So, for him, under NO circumstances can he use my toilet.  I know it is poor etiquette, but I can't afford a plumber every time he stuffs up my toilet with his crap.
512114
Hahahahahaha!! That's gross!! Best damn question I've read all night. \n\nOn the other hand, it could be old toilet paper tangled in your @$$ hairs.
621514
Well, politely excuse yourself and find a nearest restroom.  Even if it is a public bathroom, its ok.  Bowel movements are an everyday part of life!  If it is at another person's house there are two things you can do: \n\na)if you know the person well either go ahead and use their toilet. \n\nor B) If you know them well and are close but you're still unsure.  Pull the friend/host over and quietly mention your problem and ask if there is an alternate bathroom you could use.  I have irritable bowel syndrom and I know quite well how it feels to be in (shall we say) precarious situations like that.
917123
I have noticed that public toilets tend to flush very violently which spits stuff out onto the seats quite often!  So it probably isn't the fault of the previous toilet-user.  It is the toilet itself.