Penalty For Using Wrong Lav
Jan 29, 2019, 1:13 pm
#77
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No, we ask people to wait in line if they want to use that particular restrooms. They are free to goto another one that's available to them, whether that's on another floor, another building, or down the alley. Can't really do that on a plane.
Jan 29, 2019, 1:35 pm
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There are all sorts of scenarios in which being asked to wait in line is acceptable even when a perfectly good unoccupied restroom is available nearby.
Jan 29, 2019, 1:58 pm
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Face it, it is entirely reasonable to ask people to wait in line for the restroom, we do it all the time in our society. The point is you do whatever you please. Just own it and stop using bad logic to justify it. Because some people can't hold it, or you might have unexpected turbulence at 35,000 feet, I go where there is no line, ect., are not reasonable arguments.
And I fully admit to doing it because it’s best for me - it’s what’s best for my bladder and what’s best for my safety. It’s reasonable to me and it’s reasonable enough that the airlines ask me to stay seated with my seatbelt fastened for that same reason (unexpected turbulence). I’ve been up and about on a jet more than a few times when it has hit turbulence and it’s not fun, so my behavior will continue to be the same whether you find it reasonable or not
Jan 29, 2019, 2:25 pm
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“Opinions vary”.
And I fully admit to doing it because it’s best for me - it’s what’s best for my bladder and what’s best for my safety. It’s reasonable to me and it’s reasonable enough that the airlines ask me to stay seated with my seatbelt fastened for that same reason (unexpected turbulence). I’ve been up and about on a jet more than a few times when it has hit turbulence and it’s not fun, so my behavior will continue to be the same whether you find it reasonable or not
They ask you to stay seated, you find it reasonable and you comply. They ask you to not use a lav, you find a million reasons why it isn't reasonable, you don't comply because you find it contrary to being best for you. There is a theme here...
Jan 29, 2019, 2:37 pm
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Jan 29, 2019, 8:12 pm
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When ready to deliver a "first class" poop, I often prefer to take a dump in the back of the plane. The lavs are bigger. The "first class" lavs in front have reduced space due to the curvature of the fuselage. Contrary to popular belief, it smells the same in either cabin. Ah. . . third grade poop humor.
