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Public Toilet Etiquette: An Unspoken Guide

3 January 20264 min readBy Where To Wee Team

The Unwritten Rules We All Follow

There's no handbook for public toilet etiquette, yet somehow we all know the rules.

The Queue

Rule #1: The Line is Sacred

The queue exists for a reason. Cutting in line might be the most unforgivable of all social sins.

Rule #2: Keep Your Distance

Maintain a respectful distance from the person in front of you.

The Cubicle

The Courtesy Flush

If things are getting particularly fragrant, a mid-session flush can be a kindness to all.

Leave It As You Found It

  • Flush properly
  • Check the seat
  • Don't leave paper on the floor
  • The Sink Area

    Wash Your Hands

    This shouldn't need saying, but apparently it does. Every time. With soap.

    The Golden Rule

    Ultimately, public toilet etiquette comes down to one thing: treat the space as you'd want to find it.


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