While I appreciate the convenience of modern technology, I deplore someone taking advantage of it in the restroom. The intruder on the other side of the wireless device has somehow invaded the privacy of the temporary sanctuary, the public restroom. It doesn't matter whether it is a tiny pop or a prolong machine gun like fart or even low thumper. The ladies' room is a shared private space where an individual could fart to her heart content and is poised to create her own Pompeii in the privacy of the tiny cabins. Who cares whether the stream is flowing fast or slow or even just a squirt. I don't think someone beyond the four walls of this sanctuary should be allowed to tap into the happenings in here.
Perhaps, we have ourselves to blame as we do not confront these offenders face-to-face. I have co-workers that send a message by flushing incessantly to make conversation impossible. As for me, I typically take the path of least resistance and will retreat to a different restroom on a different floor.
Perhaps, it is alright to have a private phone conversation in public restroom for certain cultures. But it is still not acceptable to me. Wait —technology has advanced way ahead of toilette etiquette. We have revolutionized the way we communicate and yet we are still catching up on simple toilette etiquette. Whose responsibility is it to renew the toilette etiquette for all to follow ? Video conference will be the next common medium of communication. What is going to happen next ? Audio invasion might be a thing of the past and we would usher in the video era. Perhaps, the next best thing is to have sound proof cabin. Just a thought.
