...And nobody bats an eyelid...? Yes, this did happen to me.
Sub-questions:
Why was that so? Could they have been too busy with their own reflections in the mirrors etc. to notice? Or did I almost manage to 'blend in' (unintentionally)?
(Notes: This question is not for the rude. Decent answers are welcome.)
2007-02-24 04:14:56 · 14 answers · asked by Yahoo user 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
maybe so. when im inthe washroom, i get busy with im doing, either washing face, brushig teeth, or fixing hair that i barely notice people around me. like live and let live attitude. besides u where very quick i understand, upon realizing ur mistake u left right away. no harm. just apologize and leave.
2007-02-24 04:25:10 · answer #1 · answered by mela 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Personally I've done it tons of times.. and all i wanted to do is use the bathroom.. some places look down on it.. some dont.. I even got booted outta one place in Nevada city once because of that and i was dressed like a girl.. i figured it would be better to use the female room.. but some chick waitress took an issue with that.. other places not a problem at all ever (Sheesh people I just wanted to pee for cats sake!) I hear this isnt a big problem in Europe where unisex bathrooms are the norm...
2007-02-26 12:08:48 · answer #2 · answered by darchangel_3 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it happens on a pretty regular basis, so people just don't think twice about it. I don't know how many times I've been pre-occupied with something, not really looking where I was going until I was face to face with the little man symbol on the door. I just turn around and go through the other door. It's really not a big deal.
2007-02-24 05:11:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah almost happened to me when visited Germany for 12 hour stop on cruise ship. I couldn't read the language on the door and there was no pictures. I now appreciate those pictures on the door more than I did before.
2007-02-24 04:25:11 · answer #4 · answered by Rancher 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It propably happens more often than you know. For instance, I once saw 4 non-english speaking males in the Ladies room because they didn't know what the little picture on the door was all about.
2007-02-24 04:19:21 · answer #5 · answered by Yellow Tail 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assuming you are male and entered a female bathroom.
The women who are exposed are in stalls, so there's no concern there.
You also entered, realized your mistake, and left. There's no reason for anyone to make a big deal out of it. People only scream when they feel threatened or embarrassed.
2007-02-24 04:20:04 · answer #6 · answered by Vegan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did this... I simply turned around, walked out, looked at the sign on the door again and then found the appropriate bathroom to enter.
2007-02-24 07:54:31 · answer #7 · answered by Kitty 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it's more of a problem if a man walks into the ladies room because then the women suddenly think he's a perv
2007-02-24 08:08:57 · answer #8 · answered by cutiepie81289 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
is almost the key word here? everyone makes mistakes once in a while, it's not uncommon
2007-02-24 04:17:53 · answer #9 · answered by greenjellybean 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When this has happened to me, I laugh at myself and say, "Oops."
It probably happens so often that most people just ignore it now.
2007-02-24 04:28:38 · answer #10 · answered by Nepetarias 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋