The Unspoken Rules of Etiquette for Unisex Bathrooms

For when the John is also a Jane.

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Unisex bathrooms are on the rise. Though the idea behind non-gendered facilities may seem strange, or like much ado about nothing, the stakes are high. For people who don't fit into the traditional gender binary (male or female), unisex restrooms offer a more comfortable setting. As such, the issue of unisex bathrooms has become highly politicized.

While we support the move towards a non-gendered toilet situation, we know that the first time you see a combined bathroom, you might be overwhelmed. You'll be travelling in uncharted toilet waters. We're here to help you navigate the strange new frontier in which a woman you are trying to sweet talk at the bar might end up in the stall next to you.

These are the Unspoken Rules of Etiquette for Unisex Bathrooms.

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10. Don't Make the Stall Your Office

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9. Do Clean up After Yourself

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8. Do Be Patient

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7. Don't Make Small Talk

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6. Do Avert Your Eyes

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5. Don't Hog the Stalls

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4. Do Restock the Toilet Paper

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3. Don't Hook Up in There

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2. Don't Make it Awkward

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1. Don't Hold Back

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