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bELyVIS 01-17-2009 04:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Sangetsu (Post 663894)
They have been long known as "Turkish toilets", and they are probably the most common type of toilet in the world.

They are the only type of toilet to be found at my school, and they are also the norm at older train stations, public parks, and countless other places. I don't prefer one over the other, having lived and worked in places where there were no toilets whatsoever.

My toilet at home is a very nice sit-down model which is equipped with a "washlet". It has a heated seat and a built in bidet, which can be adjusted for water temperature, pressure, and spray pattern. Pretty trick.

The first time I used one I accidently hit the warm water spray and scared the hell out of me. Becareful with the buttons.:eek:

StangGuy 01-17-2009 07:49 PM
I don't mind them at all. The first time I used one I had a little trouble figuring out how to keep my pants out of the way but is is pretty simple. Just drop them to your knees with your legs as wide as possible and squat with your thighs on your calves and everything is out of the way.

However, what Tenchu showed is a whole different ball game. It look absolutely dangerous if you tried to use it properly. I would have to try and hover over it like you do a western toilet that is so disgusting you don't even want to be in the stall but you absolutely have to go.

spicytuna 01-17-2009 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by StangGuy (Post 665537)
However, what Tenchu showed is a whole different ball game. It look absolutely dangerous if you tried to use it properly. I would have to try and hover over it like you do a western toilet that is so disgusting you don't even want to be in the stall but you absolutely have to go.
I used to work with some asians who actually stood ontop of our western toilets instead of sitting down ontop of them. I didn't know WTF they were doing but I figured it out after seeing that picture.

But yeah, after being accustomed to those toilets, they must think that our toilets are disgusting with the way we share the seating surfaces.

Miyavifan 01-17-2009 08:43 PM
Our toilets are disgusting. That's why I nearly always put toilet paper on top of the seat. I only don't if I'm in a hurry.

xYinniex 01-17-2009 08:51 PM
this is where we do our bizzness in my grandma's house


..only if the normal one in the main bathroom isn't taken of course.

ante 01-17-2009 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Miyavifan (Post 665554)
Our toilets are disgusting. That's why I nearly always put toilet paper on top of the seat. I only don't if I'm in a hurry.
How do you get a bunch of crap on the seat?

ABC News: Myth: Toilet Seats Are the Dirtiest Thing in the Bathroom

Miyavifan 01-17-2009 10:15 PM
I have no clue. But even seats that look clean I don't trust.

MissMisa 01-17-2009 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by ante (Post 665573)
How do you get a bunch of crap on the seat?
Go to Glastonbury Festival xD

Livvie 01-18-2009 02:59 AM
My option wasn't on the list!

I accept that they're used over there... but I'm not very good at using them (I had to in Hong Kong and Mainland China). My clothes seem like they'll get in the way all the time.

A *clean* squat toilet isn't so bad.

Nikoletta 01-18-2009 10:05 AM
Well, squatting is more natural to the human body. Straight pelvis etc. = easier movement.

But yes, I prefer the ones over here. Just because they're what I'm used to.


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