Do we REALLY need signs like this? - The DIS Discussion Forums

starrzone · 11-17-2009, 02:25 PM

In a women's washroom at the university I attend (where people are presumably well-educated or are in the process of doing so): "Please flush toilet after using. Thanks!".

Isn't it sad when we have to tell people to flush the potty? I remember learning this when I was in preschool...

Gabes_mommy · 11-17-2009, 02:26 PM

I work at a college and I am amazed by how many people don't flush the toilets here. Maybe we need those signs?

Tinker'n'Fun · 11-17-2009, 02:31 PM

I'll admit having to wait after using the public restroom...

Some are automatic, some semi-automatic, and some are manual. Now a days you never know. And God forbid the automatic doesn't work you have to shake your hand over the sensor until it recognizes you

. I think we still need the signs!

AKL_Megs · 11-17-2009, 02:31 PM

What about the "directions" on handwashing at WDW?

ckay87 · 11-17-2009, 02:33 PM

Ooooh, can I add one???? I've seen signs that say "yield to pedestrians in crosswalk."

The key word here is "IN." Note that a person "IN" a crosswalk is "IN" the road. The sign, then, is reminding us not to hit people.

Is a sign for that necessary? To me, it's instinct.

starrzone · 11-17-2009, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by AKL_Megs

What about the "directions" on handwashing at WDW?

Oh, they have one of those up in the very same washroom as well!!! I'm surprised that the washroom isn't sponsored by Johnson and Johnson or something!

nutterbutter2010 · 11-17-2009, 02:37 PM

Well seeing that there is a woman in my office building (we share a bathroom with the whole floor) that vomits daily into the toilet and never flushes it, yes, I think they are very necessary.

Just to add - I go upstairs to go to the bathroom.

TnTsParty · 11-17-2009, 02:38 PM

That's funny. Years ago at the place I work a lady put up signs in the bathroom that said before you leave check again if the toilet is flushed (we had a problem with the stuff in toilets not fully going down)

lovetoscrap · 11-17-2009, 02:41 PM

LOL! I was out with Shugardrawers last night and in the bathroom I pointed out the sign that posted that says "Employees must wash hands". I told her that anytime I see signs like that I want to cross out the word "employees" and write "EVERYONE"!

OK! · 11-17-2009, 02:43 PM

I almost had to have a talk with a woman I was supervising several years ago because she was a habitual non-flusher. We worked 2nd shift and all of the normal office workers were gone, so it was obvious that it was someone from my team who was doing it, and maintenance was sick of having to flush before they could clean at night. One night, they saw her go in and then after she left they checked, and sure enough, she was the culprit. Ugh. They asked me to speak to her about it, but I decided that that was a job better suited for my boss, so I made him do it.

DWGal210 · 11-17-2009, 03:08 PM

I saw a sign at our local Subway that asked people not to be on their cell phones while ordering. It's a shame when what should be common sense isn't.

Deb in IA · 11-17-2009, 03:51 PM

Can I have one of those signs for my son's bathroom?

Eeyore'sthebest · 11-17-2009, 03:58 PM

We have them at my office too (suit and tie type place). And recently someone posted something about the bathroom being a sty and we should all remember to flush because she's worried about the swine flu.

I told one girl in the bathroom that I'm more worried about people not washing their hands, not flushing their pee. While it's disgusting I can certainly kick the flusher myself.

Amy · 11-17-2009, 03:58 PM

I am in no way defending people who don't flush, but maybe modern technology is partly to blame? At my job, we moved to a new building this summer, and we now have automatic flushing toilets. I don't know how many times I've found myself in a public restroom, ready to exit the stall and I remember that I actually have to flush - I've gotten used to not having to flush.

Darsa · 11-17-2009, 04:11 PM

This makes me think of the seat belt laws and the "wipers on/headlights on" laws; it's so sad that common sense things like this have to be made SOOO obvious to some people.

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LOL! I was out with Shugardrawers last night and in the bathroom I pointed out the sign that posted that says "Employees must wash hands". I told her that anytime I see signs like that I want to cross out the word "employees" and write "EVERYONE"!

I have seen exactly this kind of graffiti in a couple of different stores around here, and I tend to agree!

11-17-2009, 02:25 PM	#1
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11-17-2009, 02:26 PM	#2
Gabes_mommy Hoping to convert her DS into a fellow Disney fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,123	I work at a college and I am amazed by how many people don't flush the toilets here. Maybe we need those signs? __________________

11-17-2009, 02:31 PM	#3
Tinker'n'Fun "apple", peaches, "pumpkin pie", who's not ready holler "I"... i'm just trying to be optimistic! I am SO CLUELESS and I hate it!! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,927	I'll admit having to wait after using the public restroom... Some are automatic, some semi-automatic, and some are manual. Now a days you never know. And God forbid the automatic doesn't work you have to shake your hand over the sensor until it recognizes you. I think we still need the signs! __________________ *There is a reason for this madness and that is the waterfall.*

11-17-2009, 02:31 PM	#4
AKL_Megs I'd Rather Be At AKL!!! I feel exposed if I'm not covered Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Livonia, MI Posts: 2,743	What about the "directions" on handwashing at WDW? __________________ -DH -Me

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11-17-2009, 02:37 PM	#7
nutterbutter2010 DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 546	Well seeing that there is a woman in my office building (we share a bathroom with the whole floor) that vomits daily into the toilet and never flushes it, yes, I think they are very necessary. Just to add - I go upstairs to go to the bathroom.

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TnTsParty DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Southeast Florida Posts: 2,942	That's funny. Years ago at the place I work a lady put up signs in the bathroom that said before you leave check again if the toilet is flushed (we had a problem with the stuff in toilets not fully going down) __________________ Tricia ~ TOT 13k 2007~1:36:12~Minnie 15k 2008~1:49:39~EEC w/DH~Boca Raton PAL 1/2 Marathon 2008~2:31:27~Disney 26.2 Marathon 2009~5:44:28~Princess 1/2 Marathon ~2:32:15~2010 Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge~1/2 Marathon 2:54:27~Full Marathon 6:02:48 Missing my BEST Brother in Law ~ Erik 04/30/1971~04/30/2009 ~ your in our thoughts EVERYDAY

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11-17-2009, 03:08 PM	#11
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11-17-2009, 03:58 PM	#13
Eeyore'sthebest DIS Veteran Not So Tagless in NJ They don't call them crackberries for nothing! talk about chafing! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jersey Girl! Posts: 4,757	We have them at my office too (suit and tie type place). And recently someone posted something about the bathroom being a sty and we should all remember to flush because she's worried about the swine flu. I told one girl in the bathroom that I'm more worried about people not washing their hands, not flushing their pee. While it's disgusting I can certainly kick the flusher myself. __________________ Allison DH Me DD10

11-17-2009, 03:58 PM	#14
Amy MamaGrumpy Survivor and GAGTWA sister Part of a Survivor-loving family! Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 4,160	I am in no way defending people who don't flush, but maybe modern technology is partly to blame? At my job, we moved to a new building this summer, and we now have automatic flushing toilets. I don't know how many times I've found myself in a public restroom, ready to exit the stall and I remember that I actually have to flush - I've gotten used to not having to flush. __________________ June 1999 - Port Orleans (now POFQ) June 2001 - POFQ/HRH June 2003 - WL/HRH July 2004 - DL/Calif Adv June 2005 - WL/HRH Dec. 2005 - WL (DS band trip!) June 2007 - WL/HRH Nov./Dec. 2007 - Pop (band trip with both DS's!)

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