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19-APR-2005

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guest		08-Apr-2009 06:52
Having recently taken a holiday in Malaysia, I can answer some of these questions. This design is common in all Muslim countries as well as many Asian countries. 01 You basically squat over the toilette and dump. 02 If you can't keep your balance while squatting, then hold onto the rail (it'll usually be on your right side) 03 Most public restrooms will not have toilette paper, so you can BRING YOUR OWN and dispose of it in the trash bin OR you can simply spray your bum at a high pressure and be clean within a matter of seconds OR you can use a combination of the 2 (using toilette paper to dry up the excess water). If you choose to not bring your own TP, your skin will dry within a matter of minutes (3-5 minutes tops) depending on the humidity level in the air. 04 If for any reason you miss the hole, you are to use the water hose to spray the floor/toilette thereby cleaning it up and leaving it sanitary for the next user.

Adriane		04-Oct-2008 16:15
First off, in response to South India boy- do you really live in India? Because last time I checked, ALL Indians wash with their left hand and eat with their right- Christians, Buddhists, Hindus, Muslims...everyone And all religions use the phrase Namaste- not just Hindus Second, I laughed sooooo hard when I saw this! I'm an American living in India and I must admit that getting used to not using toilet paper was interesting at first, but now I much prefer it to toilet paper- so much cleaner and more sanitary. Thanks for educating the world with very important survival techniques :)

Marty Nabuc		04-Sep-2008 06:33
Oh my godness, these comments re hilarious... oh by the way is it true that in india people just squat and go in public places, like bus stops and open areas? where can i read more about that?

Guest		11-Jul-2008 23:47
the wet grout is from washing the walls, i see no shit! i'd much rather dump using this technique than have to use an outhouse, port-a-potty, or public restrooms. and i'd have to agree that the use of water to clean up seems quite refreshing (assuming the water is clean of course). as toilet paper at times can be rather noneffective. washing up w\ water ensures having a nice clean salad for whomever tosses it thereafter. ahhhhhh!

darling		02-Jan-2008 19:11
multiculturalism'sshittyend: that's not defecated crap that you see -- it so happens that the upper part (that is commercially bought and connected to the "tubes") is only that big -- and the darker thing you see is simple tubes. As for hygienic arguments -- it seems this world will never know which is truly more hygienic, there are lots of scientists on both sides of this debate. Indian toilets are preferable in the way that you don't touch any part of your body to the toilet seat.. only your feet, as opposed to to European toilet seats -- (for when they don't pull up the flapper when they urinate.. a surprising number, especially in public areas, don't). As for whether the butt is to be washed with the hand or the tissue.. as said, a continuing debate that sees no end. A small unrelated note: I don't think it's traditionally an Indian toilet. They have it in Japan and China, or so I'm told. It's commonplace, actually, in Asia, as a whole -- and I think India got it from the time of British imperial rule.. from the Brits.

Guest		13-Dec-2007 02:01
I live in America and have seen Indians crap in public places. Of course they didn't use the bathroom, they just craped where they were. I can see if there wasn't a toilet around, but there was and they didn't use it! Come on people, adjust to your new country.

Shiva me timbers		26-Oct-2007 00:28
Should one remove their pants and underwear before squatting? Or are you supposed to tuck the water hose, between your legs, under your pants or over them? It seems impossible not to walk out of there without wet spots all over yourself?

Guest		25-Oct-2007 23:52
The modern day version of this would be a japanese toilet. Nothing new, probably less hygienic though, all that water splashing around.

south indian boy		17-Oct-2007 19:52
in response to guest... Muslims are supposed to wash with their left hand and eat with their right. Hindus say Namaste with by bringing both hands together.... you are mixing up two religious concepts and practices.

bubba		06-Oct-2007 13:52
So, does your butt dry quickly? Or are you supposed to squat there until your butt is dry? Or do you walk around with a wet butt?

multiculturalism'sshittyend		05-Oct-2007 17:17
Look at the level of wet grout. From the floor up to that point is saturated with piss and shit. This is GROSS!!!

Sitting Bull		05-Oct-2007 15:59
Now I understand why these people invented Yoga! And transcendental meditation...ommmmmm!

STEVE		04-Oct-2007 19:42
LOOKS LIKE THE "BOMBSIGHTS" IN TURKEY

Guest		21-Oct-2006 15:56
thanks! I read in a guide book that "they" use the left hand (and a bucket of water) to wash after poopin'. thats why you're only supposed to eat with your right hand. but that doesn't make sense if you say Namaste by bringing both hands together.... I am going to india soon (november) and will probalby bring tp with me, but the running water looks great! Bridget (SF) bridgetmay@gmail.com

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