What is your take on someone trying to start or continue a converstation after entering the stall in the restroom? Some of my coworkers try to start up a convo after I've entered the stall, or they continue talking after I've shut the door and everything. I just wanted to know what your thoughts are on this matter, because sometimes when I'm in the middle of a conversation and I'm the one on the outside of the stall, I'm not sure if I should continue talking, or if I should just wait, or just leave......?? What do you think??
2007-01-02 05:12:50 · 23 answers · asked by Aimee 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Ok, let me add this:
Friends are different. I'm talking about COWORKERS... I do not really call them "friends;" we wouldnt really be caught hanging out together on the weekends.
2007-01-02 05:18:24 · update #1
I don't know about you, but whenever I am going to the bathroom, I don't really enjoy talking. Tell them to hold that thought and then continue once you get out.
2007-01-02 05:15:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you are already in a conversation and someone goes into a stall, I think it's OK to continue talking unless the person says otherwise. But the most polite thing to do is to excuse yourself from the restroom and say you'll continue when they're done.
Starting a conversation when someones already in a stall is inconsiderate.
2007-01-02 13:19:38 · answer #2 · answered by tokengrl1 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it bothers you this much, tell them you'll wait for them outside the restroom and then continue the conversation afterwards, or if you're the one who has to go and you don't want them to talk to you while you're in the stall, say something like "I'll be right back..." so they get the hint. If they continue to do it even though you've made it obvious that you're uncomfortable with it, I'd tell them bluntly that you'd rather continue the conversation after you're done.
2007-01-02 13:38:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm cool with it. It's stalls, so there's nothing really separating you.
Now I wouldn't stand on the outside of a one stall bathroom door and continue shouting my conversation.
I think a lot of people do it because they have "bashful bladders" and have a hard time with the idea of someone hearing them peeing, so they just try to talk over the sound,
Peace
2007-01-02 13:16:06 · answer #4 · answered by DontPanic 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm not too big on striking up a conversation in the stall. I prefer to concentrate on the business at hand, make my deposit -- wash up and leave.
I find breaks and lunch time more conducive to conversation ... but they didn't pass a law or anything and if the two parties involved are comfortable with the surroundings I say go for it.
2007-01-02 13:18:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well my mom is the only person that I have been in that situation with and we always just keep talking. But I guess if one of your coworkers needs to be there for a prolonged amount of time you could always just tell them you will finish talking when they come out.
Oh the coworkers try to keep the conversation going, Well if it makes you unconfortable I would just tell them to hold on a second, especially if it is a #2 bathroom visit.
2007-01-02 13:18:59 · answer #6 · answered by Microbiology.girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I am of the school that considers the bathroom to be a "relaxation" zone... meaning no conversations shouted over/under stalls, no yapping on a cell phone, no screaming at each other... go in, do your business, continue your conversation/fight on the outside.
2007-01-02 13:58:28 · answer #7 · answered by Goose&Tonic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I think it depends on the closeness of the relationship. If I was in there with my best friend, I wouldn't think twice. Otherwise, I wouldn't go for it.
I won't start talking to someone in a stall I don't know too well, unless they do it first, just to be certain.
2007-01-02 13:43:05 · answer #8 · answered by Seven Costanza 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop talking once in the stall.
2007-01-03 00:38:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's rude.
I'd ignore them to give them a hint - or if they were really annoying - go to a different toilet.
I find any kind of conversation (as opposed to a hell in acknowledgement) in a toilet impolite unless I know the person very well.
2007-01-02 13:18:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋