Oops indeed! Even in 21st century America public toilets are not easy to find -- public libraries, train and bus stations, stores and restaurants, rest stops on highways, yes. But what to do on a Sunday or holiday when many are closed? There are very few purpose-built public toilets to be found across this nation, at least not in my experience. Some businesses will not allow an individual to use a toilet -- management dictate. I've always been impressed by the abundance of public facilities in Britain, even in the smallest communities on islands. Many have been quite impressive in their design and cleanliness. My rural mountain town in Appalachia is an exception.
A delightful commentary on a topic that few people think about. Well done!
To paraphrase Henry Higgins, "There even are places where public toilets (for both sexes) completely disappear. Well, in America, we haven't used them for years."
Oops indeed! Even in 21st century America public toilets are not easy to find -- public libraries, train and bus stations, stores and restaurants, rest stops on highways, yes. But what to do on a Sunday or holiday when many are closed? There are very few purpose-built public toilets to be found across this nation, at least not in my experience. Some businesses will not allow an individual to use a toilet -- management dictate. I've always been impressed by the abundance of public facilities in Britain, even in the smallest communities on islands. Many have been quite impressive in their design and cleanliness. My rural mountain town in Appalachia is an exception.
A delightful commentary on a topic that few people think about. Well done!
To paraphrase Henry Higgins, "There even are places where public toilets (for both sexes) completely disappear. Well, in America, we haven't used them for years."