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Hypothetical situation:
There's a spiffy new electric shaver on the market. You get one for the household, and you're set. Men use it to shave their faces, which requires that the shaving heads be in the concave position. Women use it to shave their legs, which requires that the heads be in the convex position. However, they also, every once in a while, use it to shave their underarms, which requires the heads to be in the concave position. A quick glance tells you what position it's in, and the flick of a switch easily changes it from one to the other.
A woman shaves her legs and puts the shaver away. She uses it both ways, and there's no telling who will want it next. She leaves the heads as they are.
Later, a man comes to use it and finds it in the "wrong" position. "Hey!" he shouts. "You left the shaver convex! Again! Why can't you ever put it back the right way?"
How does the woman respond?
A: "I'm sorry. I know you like it convex. I'll try to remember next time."
B: "So? Are you a baby? Flick the switch. It's not that hard. Takes half a second. How lazy can you be?"
Think about it for a sec.
And then tell me...
What the heck is the big deal about the toilet seat?
There's a spiffy new electric shaver on the market. You get one for the household, and you're set. Men use it to shave their faces, which requires that the shaving heads be in the concave position. Women use it to shave their legs, which requires that the heads be in the convex position. However, they also, every once in a while, use it to shave their underarms, which requires the heads to be in the concave position. A quick glance tells you what position it's in, and the flick of a switch easily changes it from one to the other.
A woman shaves her legs and puts the shaver away. She uses it both ways, and there's no telling who will want it next. She leaves the heads as they are.
Later, a man comes to use it and finds it in the "wrong" position. "Hey!" he shouts. "You left the shaver convex! Again! Why can't you ever put it back the right way?"
How does the woman respond?
A: "I'm sorry. I know you like it convex. I'll try to remember next time."
B: "So? Are you a baby? Flick the switch. It's not that hard. Takes half a second. How lazy can you be?"
Think about it for a sec.
And then tell me...
What the heck is the big deal about the toilet seat?
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But yeah, the particles into the air thing is rather squicky. I don't think it's very many, and bathrooms are prone to icky growths anyway (they're dark and damp, contain stagnant water, and are gathering places for dirt - such as whatever you touch before you finish washing your hands), but there is something to be said for not adding to that. It's the one argument I've heard that actually holds some water. So to speak.
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Because he's the only one needing it up? Why should I touch it when I'm not the reason for all of this?
If you don't want to touch the toilet seat (which is quite understandable), leave it down and sit down ;)
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Really, flipping the seat is not a big deal. I'll do it when I need to. But you're a big girl. Why can't you do it, too? Without complaining.