Tuesday, April 05, 2011

Awkward Restroom Encounters

I usually associate public restrooms with the ability to come in, get it done, get out.

Today I was proven wrong.

I went to use the restroom at work (nothing unusual about that). As I walk in, however, I heard someone in one of the stalls on the phone. While that didn't shock me, the woman remarked that "someone else just came in the bathroom"--as though that is so surprising.

I thought, fine, whatever. However, shortly after, she finished her phone conversation and then proceeded to talk to me. She asked "Who else is in here?" I didn't know it was custom to have "stall small talk" so it was a little awkward. It's like saying "Hey, you strange person that I can't see but is in the bathroom, what's up?"

I don't mind meeting you or introducing myself, but I prefer to do it when I'm not in a bathroom stall. ^_^