Co-worker Restroom Etiquette
SomebodyWakeUpHIcks
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When passing a co-worker of the opposite sex on the way to the restroom, do you acknowledge what they're about to do or where you just came from?
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I do, but to be fair I also say stuff like "Yeah, Eileen! You going to make some copies? Get it, girl!"10
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I usually just high five them. Mostly because I miss human contact.4
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WorkerDrone83 wrote: »I do, but to be fair I also say stuff like "Yeah, Eileen! You going to make some copies? Get it, girl!"
I am the same way3 -
I just give them my best " Move B*tch, get out the way" face to know I mean business. Makes the work day go faster.
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I acknowledge them and tell them that "I hope everything comes out okay".2
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I avoid eye contact. Just like when I see someone I recognize at the Wal-Mart.8
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SomebodyWakeUpHIcks wrote: »When passing a co-worker of the opposite sex on the way to the restroom, do you acknowledge what they're about to do or where you just came from?
I usually check to see if they have a purse with them. Lets me know if I need to keep an eye out for sharks in the bathroom.7 -
@lstrat115 wrote: »OP, since when do you have coworkers? Are congratulations in order?
This was an issue when I used to work. Now its an issue when passing someone in the unemployment office. Not only are we down because we're out of work, we have to eyeball each other as we go and discharge waste from our overweight and out of shape carbon units.2 -
@lstrat115 wrote: »SomebodyWakeUpHIcks wrote: »@lstrat115 wrote: »OP, since when do you have coworkers? Are congratulations in order?
This was an issue when I used to work. Now its an issue when passing someone in the unemployment office. Not only are we down because we're out of work, we have to eyeball each other as we go and discharge waste from our overweight and out of shape carbon units.
That's rough. There are some things I need from Canada. Maybe you can smuggle bring them to me
I can bring you Michael J. Fox. Outside of that, we really don't have much to offer.2 -
I always say "Have fun!".0
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"No job is finished until the paperwork is done."1
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I used to work as a security guard at a museum. Sometimes I was stationed in the gallery right by the restrooms. I did not comment to patrons or other employees obviously coming or going from the restroom on them using the restroom. I might have smiled or said hi just like I would have anywhere else in the building.
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MeeseeksAndDestroy wrote: »I don't acknowledge my coworkers. Ever.
I was trying to find a more diplomatic way of saying this, but now that it's out there. Me too.1 -
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@CoffeeAndContour wrote: »I have a bathroom in my office. It’s nice. I loathe small talk.
But to answer you question id just smile and keep on about my business.
Folks, we've just been scoreboarded.
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I do, but our workplace is super-focused on "community" and it would be considered really rude not to say hello. I'm so used to it that I have to remind myself not to smile at everybody I see in the grocery store.1
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omg that cream face pic is so disgusting lol
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@AshEvelynn wrote: »omg that cream face pic is so disgusting lol
Just think about what his trip to the restroom might be like.0 -
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SomebodyWakeUpHIcks wrote: »@AshEvelynn wrote: »omg that cream face pic is so disgusting lol
Just think about what his trip to the restroom might be like.
There are no words....
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A nod usually does it, or the same greeting I would give them otherwise.
What I make a habit of is never having conversation IN the bathroom...ever. I don't want to talk at the urinal, and sure as hell not when either of us is in a stall. And furthermore, I can't stand people who do.
I'm standing here with my junk in my hand, all right?? Or sitting here for a little down time...Leave me alone!!
And stop answering your phones, too!! You CAN'T be THAT important...
Maybe it's just me...it usually IS me, and frankly, I'm sick of it...2 -
@MeeseeksAndDestroy wrote: »_barefoot_ wrote: »MeeseeksAndDestroy wrote: »_barefoot_ wrote: »It's all about body language ...
When I do my walk I pass people a lot and I can tell who to wave and who not to.
This is interesting. Seriously. How do you know when to wave/greet and when not to? What examples of body language give you a green light or red light? I'm genuinely interested.
Well ... when I pass someone who is walk by me , I do eye contact and see if they are going to smile or wave or just look the other way or look down.
You just get that since of someone is going to do it.
So 1) what if they don't make eye contact at all, do you stare until they do or until the opportunity is gone?
2) You look at them, wait for them to smile or wave first? How do you know they aren't waiting for you to do it first?
This is too stressful which is why I ignore everyone equally
Which is why "Pictures are worth a 1,000 words" works so well in your case. Instead of you describing your nekid body to me, I just get to see it.
Win win for both of us, right?0 -
AshEvelynn wrote: »SomebodyWakeUpHIcks wrote: »@AshEvelynn wrote: »omg that cream face pic is so disgusting lol
Just think about what his trip to the restroom might be like.
There are no words....
Words, no. Sounds, oh yeah, there would be sounds.0 -
SomebodyWakeUpHIcks wrote: »AshEvelynn wrote: »SomebodyWakeUpHIcks wrote: »@AshEvelynn wrote: »omg that cream face pic is so disgusting lol
Just think about what his trip to the restroom might be like.
There are no words....
Words, no. Sounds, oh yeah, there would be sounds.
I need to go burn my eyes, brain and ears. Thanks for the laugh!0 -
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I usually avert eye contact. I try really hard to not think about it...thanks, because now that is all I can think about!
Since you brought it up tho I think about their hygiene mostly, if they wash their hands properly, if not what they are touching around the office that I may touch, where their hands have been. Toilet handles and taps...gross.
My answer isn't based on gender even tho your question was.1 -
I usually avert eye contact. I try really hard to not think about it...thanks, because now that is all I can think about!
Since you brought it up tho I think about their hygiene mostly, if they wash their hands properly, if not what they are touching around the office that I may touch, where their hands have been. Toilet handles and taps...gross.
My answer isn't based on gender even tho your question was.
Dang straight it was!0 -
SomebodyWakeUpHIcks wrote: »I usually avert eye contact. I try really hard to not think about it...thanks, because now that is all I can think about!
Since you brought it up tho I think about their hygiene mostly, if they wash their hands properly, if not what they are touching around the office that I may touch, where their hands have been. Toilet handles and taps...gross.
My answer isn't based on gender even tho your question was.
Dang straight it was!
How do you know!
I work with all women.
I avoid eye contact and I think the same thing about men tho, if I think about it.
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