Miss Manners: Why does this keep happening when I go to the ladies' room?
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Miss Manners: Why does this keep happening when I go to the ladies' room?
"When I go to wash my hands in the ladies' room, I often find that the sinks and floors need attention. I leave, hands unwashed, and tell the nearest employee that the ladies' room needs attention. I usually also find the manager. On occasion, nothing happens, and I have to rely on the prepackaged wet naps that I carry in my purse to sanitize my hands."
"Even if the room is clean, I avoid using the door handle when exiting. I wait for another lady to leave, and follow her closely, using my elbows to manage the door. What, oh dear, if I needed that facility for more than washing my hands or powdering my nose? I have quickly left restaurants with my husband when no one attends the facility."
"Far be it for her to be in the position of defending a dirty bathroom, but she cannot help noticing that your standards are quite high. And that the ladies you are following closely, with your elbows all akimbo, might have something to say about your solution. If none of the bathrooms be the restaurants lovely, local and/or in D.C. are up to your standards, you may want to eat at home. Although the industry can always take note and do better."
Restaurant ladies' rooms are frequently found with sinks and floors needing attention. Patrons sometimes leave without washing and inform employees or managers about the condition. When staff do not respond, patrons may use prepackaged wet wipes carried in purses to sanitize hands. Many avoid touching door handles by following other patrons and using elbows to operate doors. Some patrons quickly leave restaurants when restrooms are unattended for hygiene concerns. High customer standards are noted, and restaurants are encouraged to improve cleaning and maintenance practices to meet expectations.
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