FWIW, many public establishments of a certain age in Continental Europe (like French and Belgian pubs that have been around for more than 50 years) have similar set-ups in that there's one room and the urinals are in the front and there is maybe one cubicle in the back. And it's unisex. So, basically, you walk by the backs of guys taking a pee on your way to the cubicle. And if the cubicle is occupied, then you stand in queue...with the backs of the guys peeing right there.
Am I saying I love that arrangement? No. But I got used to it. As does pretty much everyone else who has had to deal with such a situation all of their lives (i.e., the ones who live in those cities and frequent those pubs). I can imagine that most countries not of the first world have similar set-ups, if they have plumbing at all.
I'm not trying to invalidate your squick and I do understand the want for privacy. There are few things more wonderful than a private, tiled bathroom with a hot shower (I know this; I go camping regularly). May you continue to have all the privacy you could wish for. ;-)
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Date: 2009-04-16 08:38 am (UTC)Am I saying I love that arrangement? No. But I got used to it. As does pretty much everyone else who has had to deal with such a situation all of their lives (i.e., the ones who live in those cities and frequent those pubs). I can imagine that most countries not of the first world have similar set-ups, if they have plumbing at all.
I'm not trying to invalidate your squick and I do understand the want for privacy. There are few things more wonderful than a private, tiled bathroom with a hot shower (I know this; I go camping regularly). May you continue to have all the privacy you could wish for. ;-)