Originally Posted by
S_W_S
I came across this the other day at a quiet time at DOH. I found it odd and as you say rather uncomfortable being shown to a cubicle, then them insisting on turning the tap on and pumping the soap for me. I'm more than capable of doing all of the above myself...
Different cultures have different norms for this stuff, and, as a result, different expectations. In the U.S., for example, bathroom attendants are rare. They turn on the water for you, hand you a towel, etc.