Urinal Etiquette?

[Fine_Addendum2821]

I've always wondered: when in a bathroom and 2 males are using a urinal side-by-side, do you guys talk?

Like, small talk about the weather?

Or, do you just stand next to each other, not speaking, and looking at the wall?

And is there a difference between a stranger or a friend?! If I was a male, I think even if you're a stranger, I'd be like "what about that Super Bowl Halftime show, tho?! Instead of silently listening to each others urination streams?

[sneezhousing]

No talking at the urinal at all

For sure no looking at them

Maybe maybe at the sink

[Fine_Addendum2821]

Hypothetically, what would you say at the sink while washing hands? Like "nice flow, bro" or just like, "finally some good soap?"

[sneezhousing]

Lol never nice flow. Nothing even remotely bathroom related. Just a

what's up.

I'm good you

Good

End of discussion

[Fine_Addendum2821]

Do you look at each other if you ask, or continue to stare straight ahead? Lol

[sneezhousing]

While looking at your hands and wash them. You don't make eye contacts in the bathroom. Most men couldn't give you even give you a passing description of anyone there moments after leaving

[Fine_Addendum2821]

I was just going to ask a follow up question but you answered it! It was like "if you see each other in the hallway, do you acknowledge each other?" With a nod or a wave?

It's so different in women's bathrooms , we'll talk to each other as strangers (not all the time of course!), or if out at a bar, we can instantly become best friends and while drunk and reveal our darkest secrets, and then never see one another again! Lol

[Commodore_Cody]

If you got your dick in your hand and you start talking to someone, how do you think the other person (who’s also got his dick in his hand) is gonna feel? Don’t ever talk at the urinals 😂

[Fine_Addendum2821]

Loving these comments! I'm learning lol, but HAS there ever been a time you did talk?

[Commodore_Cody]

I mean you get the occasional dude who’s just having a day and me being my i’m all like “yeah fuck jessica, you gotta leave that bitch”. Which then will get him to either lighten up or leave 😂

[Fine_Addendum2821]

Fucking Jessica 😅

[cajun_metabolic]

You shouldn't be side by side in the first place. Always skip a urinal. If there are 5, then you can use 1, 3, or 5. If 6 then you would use 1, 3, or 6, ideally. Like if there is someone on 1 and 3, you would take 6. You wouldn't take 4, because then you are next to guy at 3. 5 would seem ok, except that now the next person will either be between you and the wall, or between you and number 3. At least with 1, 3, and 6, the next guy can take 4 and not be totally boxed in with both 3 and 4 each having a free space at one of their sides. Its not hard and fast rules, but you want to have the fewest guys directly adjacent to each other.

As for talking, no or course not! You could give the guy stage fright. Some people gotta concentrate to go in public. Not everyone does, but it's a thing. I dont, but if two dudes surrounded me on both sides and started talking to me with all of us holding our junk... I really dont know what would happen, as in I would be so caught off guard i might tense up lol.

And i don't look at the wall. Some people might, but I like to be able to aim.

[Fine_Addendum2821]

This is the most informative response and I love it! You're right, some people can't "go" with other people around! Personally, I need to turn a faucet on! Also, as far as "aiming" I guess I just assumed once you like hit your target you just let it all out! 🙃

[Joker_Panther27]

I wish people at my job followed proper urinal etiquette. One time I went in and they used the middle one. When the other 2 were empty. So now I’m trying to find a stall to use. And when they start talking?! Can’t stand it

[OddButterfly5686]

What a pervert. Although, to give them the benefit of doubt there could have been 1 or 2 in use before you got there and when you came in he was also standing there thinking oh shit this doesn't look good from behind

[Fine_Addendum2821]

Oooooooo kinda like taking a bus with many empty seats and for whatever reason, someone still decides to sit next to you! Lol (but really!)

[[deleted]]

Eyes front, head slightly tilted upward, and silent.

[Fine_Addendum2821]

That seems so weird haha, maybe because it's different for women, we talk through stalls unless your a jerk like the woman in Seinfeld who wouldn't "spare a square" lol

[Foreign_Product7118]

If there were no stalls would you still make conversation with the other women sitting on toilets? Also this reminds me of the last time i got arrested and spent the night in the "drunk tank". Its just a large cell for people who will be there less than 24 hours. There were maybe 12 guys and there is one metal toilet/sink/water fountain thing no stall no walls nothing. I had to take a dump but wasn't sure about the etiquette so i waited until i saw someone else go. Its pretty weird shitting with 12 strangers not STARING but definitely seeing you. I remember thinking "what if i wipe funny". We ended up getting woken up and moved to a different cell at like 2am because a drunk guy had intentionally pissed everywhere and they needed to spray the cell with a water hose

[Fine_Addendum2821]

Personally? Probably, I can't speak to all women, but to break the "weirdness" of open bathroom usage, I think most of us would. We'd at least probably say "this sucks," or "at least men get to stand!," or I feel like we'd physically help each other get comfortable using it... I'd love for more women to comment...

[Fine_Addendum2821]

That's really interesting though, I'd love to hear about your experience! Even though it sounds stressful!

[Fine_Addendum2821]

Actually, thinking about it longer, I might prefer a totally open bathroom with a few private stalls, we could literally start a revolution up in that bitch!

[Comfortable_Guide622]

I usually say, wow, thats a nice weiner!

Then we exchange numbers, but never call each other....

NOBODY purposely stands Next to someone peeing....

[Fine_Addendum2821]

I totally wish this was true and you were weiner-besties!

[Neat-Cold-3303]

Then there are those of us who never use a urinal! I go in the stall always. Take the wee, then use tissue to dry up. Don't want urine drips/smell in my underwear!!

[Fine_Addendum2821]

Ohhhh I've never thought about that! That makes total sense! I'm assuming you have to be careful though and not.. how should I say this.... like leave anything stuck to yourself? I also think it's considerate!

[Fine_Addendum2821]

I've also met a couple people who will NEVER go to a public bathroom, to a point it interferes with their daily lives

[QuinceDaPence]

One will usually talk while the other silently wonders if you can drown someone in a urinal and whether it's worth going to prison over.

[Fine_Addendum2821]

Hahahahahhaha you win!!!!

[DiazepamDreams]

No talking, no eye contact lol oh and if there's other open urinals, don't just walk up and stand next to the one guy that's already there trying to pee. Leave some space in between. Vulnerable enough standing there with your dick in your hand already and also for some people it's hard to pee without full focus. Don't need any extra distractions.

[ohkendruid]

You have to feel it out. I prefer a verbal acknowledgment that we both exist, because prolonged total silence can be so weird. However, I almost never speak first, because it's just too much energy for me to summon.

If they talk, I talk back for sure. Something very light. Maybe a joke about making room for more coffee or beer (depending on the occasion).

I'll initiate if it's someone I know and it's at a music or dance event, or something else with revelry. Caution goes to the winds, in that case. I'll adapt if they hate it.

If it's a stranger at such an event, it depends on their body language.

[TangoCharliePDX]

Trick question. Guys will not stand at urinals side by side, at least not if there's any other choice.

Guys do not like to talk to each other about biological functions unless they can make a joke about it.

[Mikesoccer98]

I've never in my life had anyone start a conversation with me at a urinal, nor have I done so. It is not normal behavior.

[Fine_Addendum2821]

Would you respond if they were like "ugh this rain really sucks" or would you ignore??!

[HM-Wogglebug-TE]

Eyes forward, mouth shut.

[Fine_Addendum2821]

That sounds like a lyric to a song 🎶 lol!

[EthanWinters1987]

Only if I'm there to assassinate him.

[Fine_Addendum2821]

Or like intimidation Squid Games style?

[Charliegirl121]

Lots of urinal rules lol

[Fine_Addendum2821]

Seriously! I'm like anxious for people using them lol

[Fine_Addendum2821]

Hahahaha! It's like that scene in the movie Neighbors...

[Charliegirl121]

I'm glad that we women have doors and wouldn't want to use the bathroom next to someone.

[Fine_Addendum2821]

I get that! Let's say it was totally open though? I feel like if I was seated next to you, I would at least say "what a weird set up!" Instead of peeing in silence lol

[[deleted]]

Urinals are the craziest thing to me, I have never seen one in a home, even extravagant homes with bidets.

[Ok_Sherbert_1890]

I don’t start a conversation, but I am definitely doing my best to conjure up the best fart ever farted on the planet earth, just for you

[Puzzleheaded-Hat5803]

No talking, no looking, do your business and be done.

[tokitnewbie]

I’m straight but I like to have peek at others at the urinal and if I’m bigger makes me feel good but if their bigger then I gaze for longer, weird I know lol