The Toilet Situation
Well, this may be the biggest area of culture shock of them all. I have heard from the female members of my delegation that the non-Western bathrooms for women consist of a fancy hole in the ground. When I inquired how one navigates this hazard, the word squat was used often. I shudder at the thought – though I think it is true for men as well. (I have yet to see a non-Western toilet, so I can’t say for certain). On the other end of the spectrum, the Western toilet is a technological marvel – though if you have any idea what all the buttons do, please let me know. I’ve been far too afraid to try using any of them…
Miosoty said,
October 10, 2006 at 2:04 am
Fanlly the moment you were waiting from so did you use it yet? or did the thought of pushing buttons bug you?
Saku said,
October 16, 2006 at 5:11 pm
What if you have to call for tech support?…
Anyway, on an overall note I have to tell you that you blog is very well kept. It seems I have a lot of catching up tp do. I was trained poorly by our mutual friend who travelled around the world and barely posted.
Refreshing to see blog responsibilty!
Hope all goes well!
Erick Heras said,
October 17, 2006 at 10:28 pm
wats up mr.Perl it’s really boring with out u. anyway that toilet is really nice i wish we had toilets like dat bye!!! c u monday.hope ur having fun
Jeseiky Pelaez said,
October 24, 2006 at 2:30 am
dat toilet iz OD. it makes my toilet look like it needs a upgrade