It’s both a hazard for emergencies as well as a hygienic nightmare. We all see the people leaving without washing their hands!

  • Chris
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    510 months ago

    I believe it’s to do with hand cleanliness. When you enter, you push the door as your hands are dirty (maybe shove it with your arm or something), then when you leave your hands are (supposed to be) clean so you pull the door as it’s a nice clean handle to grab.

    I don’t get it either, but that’s what I’ve heard as the reason.

    • Rayspekt
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      1210 months ago

      So then we need saloon doors that swing both ways?

      • @Mothra@mander.xyz
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        510 months ago

        Now I have this mental image of people coming in and out of the toilets triumphantly through saloon style doors after doing business

        • @hactar42@lemmy.world
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          10 months ago

          I live in Texas, and I feel like I’ve seen this before. Not necessarily the bathroom itself but in the little hallway that leads to the bathrooms.

      • Dark Arc
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        110 months ago

        I actually think this or just a double hinged *kitchen style" door is the best answer

    • GunnarRunnar
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      910 months ago

      If I’m sure about one thing, it’s that people are disgusting. I’d much rather avoid touching the door after using the toilet when my hands are clean. And even in the case that the door is disgusting, you can wash your hands both before and after.