Thursday, December 23, 2010

Publically(not) a public.

I always think of myself as a PUBLIC person.

A person who don’t think of herself as unique or different and I always try my best to fit in the PUBLIC or common masses.

Only...I have always a thing about public facilities (toilets); a thing that consist of being reluctant to use them.

I knew there was a reason why I prefer to avoid the public toilets...hmm...

I was reminded at the supermarket over the weekend...after approaching the ladies...which is rather inconveniently situated next to the men’s.

The aroma hit me like a slap in the face as I turned into the corridor…seeing a man walk towards me…bow-legged and adjusting himself.

The stench came from the door he had just gone through and I was most relieved at the prospect of having separate toilets.

The lady who strolled in front of me turned round and pulled a face.

I struggled to breathe and didn't dare open my mouth to say anything in case the fumes hit the back of my throat....hmmm...

What was revolting was the fact we weren't far from the fruit and vegetable area.

When we were in Bangkok in last December…most of the toilets we used in shopping plazas’ were pay-only.

And was definitely worth it because they were all clean, bright and displaying fresh flowers by the sinks; each had plenty toilet paper and decent locks on the doors.

I'm not the most hygienic person in the world…being a working woman and going home after 7:00pm everyday means cleanliness isn't always an option.

Using the facilities in places like supermarkets shouldn't be a nauseating experience; if a shop or organisation provides toilets they should be checked...cleaned and...in this case...fumigated.

hmm…me and my experiences….sigh…

11 comments:

  1. I think when "intelligent ideas" fail, then we should try "funny ideas" like this :-

    WE SHOULD APPROACH RELATIVES/FRIENDS/CHILDREN OF MUNICIPLE AUTHORITIES WHO ARE RESPONSIBLE TO SET THINGS IN ORDER, BECAUSE, THEY ARE ALSO THE BENEFICIARIES OF PUBLIC UTILITIES. CAN WE DO THIS ?

    I HAVE, I REPEAT I HAVE BEEN FOCUSSING THIS IN MY EVERY POSTINGS BOLDLY AND THIS IS TO BE DONE BY ALL.

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  2. hmmm...intresting....theory...

    So it ended...when you approach the Municiples' relatives?

    Did the meeting help you?

    Thanks for droping by...

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  3. I totally agree with you . Even if one have to walk pass by public toilets , one has to hold their breaths =S
    This stinks indeed .

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  4. ...hmm...Princes....so nice to see you.

    Thanks for coming....and thanks for commenting.

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  5. ..yeah..I agree..most of the time places with high traffic..one should avoid goin to public toilets..these are house of multiple infections ..In US ..most of time I see the toilets very cleans unless its a park or recreational area...but still avoid unless its an urgency,,UTI (urinary track infections)starts from here...
    very well written ,thanks for sharing :)

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  6. hmmm...Dear Harman...Welcome..

    And thank you for giving us the insight for USA facilities too....

    I must thank you for elaborating the names of different deasease caused by using these facilities too.....

    Thank you so much...for bringing the information with you...I am honored.

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  7. @Thinking,when in Pakistan and if I get an unexpected call of nature,I drop into the nearest outlet of any US based food chains,like KFC etc cuz at least a person could be at peace with peace there..:P

    @Harman,well unfortunately,I have a very bad experience of US's facilities.
    I had the misfortune of going to the toliet at Canal street subway and it was simply horrible and everything was .......
    well.
    Maybe,it was some maintenance issue..I guess.

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  8. hmm...Hamza....very intelligent of you indeed...

    I never thought of it before....hmmm....

    Well...thanks for coming and sharing such nice idea...

    I am honored.

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  9. Of-course, many a times I do this. Normally I meet their children and talk about greenery, cleanliness etc. etc.. I have found that children take up cleanliness very seriously with their parents. In one case, a class IX student refused to take food unless the park was got cleaned by his Dad who was an Administrator.

    It was to my surprise that the work was got done within 3 hours by his father and I was informed telephonically to come and ask this boy to take food ! !

    It is not miracle, it can happen anywhere.

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  10. One more thing :-

    JUST INJECT THE FEELING THAT

    “IT IS THEIR COUNTRY WHERE THEY AND THEIR RELATIVES LIVE”

    and withdraw yourself, n see the results.

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  11. hmm....Stranger...you seems to have quite strong character to impress other people....

    I am happy that you are doing your best to make a change...

    Thanks for sharing your expirience with me...

    I am honored that you came back.

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