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17. If I were an employee of the dealership I'd have used an employee's restroom. The brusher should ...

Wed Mar 17, 2021, 02:03 PM

Mar 2021

... have stood back to wash his hands either way. Stepping back wouldn't have stopped the brushing. And if it's a small room (as it appears to be), one less galoot taking up space.

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Does this seem inconsiderate and unsanitary to you? [View all] DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2021 OP

Yes, it's inconsiderate. Cracklin Charlie Mar 2021 #1

I was going to say something but decided not to. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2021 #2

We have this happen at work, especially if someone has a meeting or dentist appt. woodsprite Mar 2021 #3

other than the fact it is a stranger, how is it more unsanitary than a home bathroom? Kali Mar 2021 #4

Strangers aren't coming in my home bathroom pooping and peeing while I'm brushing my teeth. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2021 #7

I agree with Kali. Someone publicly brushing their teeth in a public restroom seems fine. RussellCattle Mar 2021 #12

Some people are really particular about brushing their teeth right after eating ... Hugh_Lebowski Mar 2021 #5

Not an employee DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2021 #8

Okay well I agree the dude should've stepped back and let you use the sink, but ... Hugh_Lebowski Mar 2021 #11

The thing is he saw people couldn't wash their hands because he was brushing his teeth. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2021 #14

Like I say, I agree on that part ... bit of a dick move (nt) Hugh_Lebowski Mar 2021 #15

I try to wash Mr Weasel before I go out so I don't have to wash my hands ... marble falls Mar 2021 #6

maybe tooth brusher was there first, then OP should have waited. Kali Mar 2021 #13

Kant said DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2021 #16

guy was at the sink before you Kali Mar 2021 #23

This exactly. The guy brushing was there first. brush Mar 2021 #27

This poster articulated my thoughts better than I could DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2021 #63

If I were an employee of the dealership I'd have used an employee's restroom. The brusher should ... marble falls Mar 2021 #17

agree, brusher could have moved out of the way Kali Mar 2021 #33

If there wasn't a pandemic I wouldn't give a hoot. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2021 #37

maybe you could have found a dealer that did pick up and drop off and stayed home? Kali Mar 2021 #40

Two points DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2021 #42

well, you could do any number of things couldn't you? Kali Mar 2021 #50

Please see Post 51 DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2021 #53

Mr. Weasel? n/t Harker Mar 2021 #20

Option #2 was 'Bob'. marble falls Mar 2021 #21

Can't miss with either. Harker Mar 2021 #22

Just so long as it isn't 'sleepy'. marble falls Mar 2021 #34

I have seen this WA-03 Democrat Mar 2021 #9

Have seen isolated public flossing empedocles Mar 2021 #10

It doesn't seem inconsiderate or unsanitary to me. Brushing your teeth is personal hygeine. EarnestPutz Mar 2021 #18

I'm going to wait a minute in a... DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2021 #19

! Kali Mar 2021 #24

I would respond in kind but since I'm such a sweet guy. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2021 #26

I would have waited until the bathroom was empty and locked the door. unblock Mar 2021 #28

Two urinals, one commode, and one sink DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2021 #32

Well if anyone is inconsiderate here it's the dealership that wouldn't spring for a proper setup unblock Mar 2021 #35

It's a pandemic. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2021 #36

So would you have felt the same way if he had just been washing his hands. Fla Dem Mar 2021 #60

This poster articulated my thoughts better than I could DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2021 #61

Brushing teeth is a perfectly normal bathroom activity. unblock Mar 2021 #25

If it's perfectly normal why isn't there mouthwash, toothpaste, and floss in public restrooms? DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2021 #29

Hey and a full make-up kit as well! I'm sure businesses will be right on it. unblock Mar 2021 #31

This exactly. brush Mar 2021 #30

You can't brush your teeth with a mask on Danmel Mar 2021 #38

I never thought of that. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2021 #39

Post removed Post removed Mar 2021 #41

There is a mask mandate in Los Angeles to protect everybody. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2021 #43

Did you call the authorities and demand he be arrested? MichMan Mar 2021 #44

Do you think the mask mandates should be lifted or enforced? DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2021 #45

If no one enforces them, might as well not have them MichMan Mar 2021 #46

I can only speak to my personal experience. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2021 #49

Just an observation - You first asked "Does this seem inconsiderate or unsanitary to you?" and..... EarnestPutz Mar 2021 #59

This poster articulated my thoughts better than I could DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2021 #62

You didn't answer Earnest's question about why you asked the question in the first place. RussellCattle Mar 2021 #64

I asked the question DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2021 #65

Kant would tell you to seek "perpetual peace" by getting rid of the Kia, buying an American.... RussellCattle Mar 2021 #66

I bought it used. I was going to buy a used Ford Fusion but there were none in my price range. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2021 #67

well call the cops then! Kali Mar 2021 #47

Here is the mask mandate from the California government website DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2021 #48

you are the one afraid of dying yet using a car dealership public bathroom. Kali Mar 2021 #51

That would be impossible DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2021 #52

LOL Kali Mar 2021 #54

DU is a beloved community and every member of it deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2021 #55

Brushing your own teeth is not "service to the nose or face," nor is it "eating or drinking." SunSeeker Mar 2021 #56

If there wasn't a pandemic I wouldn't give a hoot. DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2021 #57

Exactly. nt SunSeeker Mar 2021 #58

Could you elaborate please? DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2021 #68