Why do many public bathrooms in Israel lack toilet seats?
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I recently (during July) went on a bus tour to Northern Israel and during the trip we've made a few stops for snacks and a toilet break. When I went to visit the the bathroom, I've noticed that while the toilets were relatively clean, they all lacked a toilet seat. This was the case both on gas stations and near tourist sites.
What is the reasoning behind this? Are they afraid of people stealing the toilet seats or something?
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I recently (during July) went on a bus tour to Northern Israel and during the trip we've made a few stops for snacks and a toilet break. When I went to visit the the bathroom, I've noticed that while the toilets were relatively clean, they all lacked a toilet seat. This was the case both on gas stations and near tourist sites.
What is the reasoning behind this? Are they afraid of people stealing the toilet seats or something?
israel hygiene
asked Aug 8 '17 at 4:33
JonathanReez♦
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Related: travel.stackexchange.com/questions/61371/…
– JonathanReez♦
Aug 8 '17 at 4:38
In some countries, users crouch over toilets or pits, and don't sit directly on them. I'm speculating if that's the case here, but that's my instinct.
– Jim MacKenzie
Aug 8 '17 at 17:27
@JimMacKenzie no, that's not the case.
– Shadow Wizard
Jul 26 at 13:08
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I recently (during July) went on a bus tour to Northern Israel and during the trip we've made a few stops for snacks and a toilet break. When I went to visit the the bathroom, I've noticed that while the toilets were relatively clean, they all lacked a toilet seat. This was the case both on gas stations and near tourist sites.
What is the reasoning behind this? Are they afraid of people stealing the toilet seats or something?
israel hygiene
asked Aug 8 '17 at 4:33
JonathanReez♦
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I recently (during July) went on a bus tour to Northern Israel and during the trip we've made a few stops for snacks and a toilet break. When I went to visit the the bathroom, I've noticed that while the toilets were relatively clean, they all lacked a toilet seat. This was the case both on gas stations and near tourist sites.
What is the reasoning behind this? Are they afraid of people stealing the toilet seats or something?
israel hygiene
israel hygiene
asked Aug 8 '17 at 4:33
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asked Aug 8 '17 at 4:33
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asked Aug 8 '17 at 4:33
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asked Aug 8 '17 at 4:33
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asked Aug 8 '17 at 4:33
JonathanReez♦
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Related: travel.stackexchange.com/questions/61371/…
– JonathanReez♦
Aug 8 '17 at 4:38
In some countries, users crouch over toilets or pits, and don't sit directly on them. I'm speculating if that's the case here, but that's my instinct.
– Jim MacKenzie
Aug 8 '17 at 17:27
@JimMacKenzie no, that's not the case.
– Shadow Wizard
Jul 26 at 13:08
add a comment |
Related: travel.stackexchange.com/questions/61371/…
– JonathanReez♦
Aug 8 '17 at 4:38
In some countries, users crouch over toilets or pits, and don't sit directly on them. I'm speculating if that's the case here, but that's my instinct.
– Jim MacKenzie
Aug 8 '17 at 17:27
@JimMacKenzie no, that's not the case.
– Shadow Wizard
Jul 26 at 13:08
Related: travel.stackexchange.com/questions/61371/…
– JonathanReez♦
Aug 8 '17 at 4:38
Related: travel.stackexchange.com/questions/61371/…
– JonathanReez♦
Aug 8 '17 at 4:38
In some countries, users crouch over toilets or pits, and don't sit directly on them. I'm speculating if that's the case here, but that's my instinct.
– Jim MacKenzie
Aug 8 '17 at 17:27
In some countries, users crouch over toilets or pits, and don't sit directly on them. I'm speculating if that's the case here, but that's my instinct.
– Jim MacKenzie
Aug 8 '17 at 17:27
@JimMacKenzie no, that's not the case.
– Shadow Wizard
Jul 26 at 13:08
@JimMacKenzie no, that's not the case.
– Shadow Wizard
Jul 26 at 13:08
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It's just bad maintenance.
Any toilet installed in Israel will certainly have a seat. But the seat may, sooner or later, break. A well-managed site will have the seat replaced. If management neglects it, or is on an awfully tight budget, or it breaks every other day, then it won't be.
Crouching over the toilet is not common in Israel. But perhaps people occasionally do it to avoid contact with the seat, and break it in the process.
A little off-topic - I recommend McDonald's, who tend to keep toilets in good order. Of course, if you go in then you should buy something (they have good ice cream).
answered Aug 11 '17 at 20:43
ugoren
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I had a similar issue when hiking in Northern Israel in March. I camped at several sites where the restrooms didn't have seats, paper towels weren't stocked, etc.
I heard the reason for my experience was due to it being the off-season for camping.
answered Aug 11 '17 at 13:33
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I can understand there being no toilet paper because it's not restocked out of season, but it's hard to believe that "it's out of season" could be the reason for having no toilet seats. Also, the question doesn't precisely say what time of year it's talking about but "recently" for a question asked in August suggests the summer, to me, so not off-season. So, overall, I'm not sure this really answers the question.
– David Richerby
Aug 11 '17 at 14:24
I was taking a trip in July which is certainly during peak tourist season.
– JonathanReez♦
Aug 11 '17 at 16:01
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2 Answers
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It's just bad maintenance.
Any toilet installed in Israel will certainly have a seat. But the seat may, sooner or later, break. A well-managed site will have the seat replaced. If management neglects it, or is on an awfully tight budget, or it breaks every other day, then it won't be.
Crouching over the toilet is not common in Israel. But perhaps people occasionally do it to avoid contact with the seat, and break it in the process.
A little off-topic - I recommend McDonald's, who tend to keep toilets in good order. Of course, if you go in then you should buy something (they have good ice cream).
answered Aug 11 '17 at 20:43
ugoren
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up vote
4
down vote
accepted
It's just bad maintenance.
Any toilet installed in Israel will certainly have a seat. But the seat may, sooner or later, break. A well-managed site will have the seat replaced. If management neglects it, or is on an awfully tight budget, or it breaks every other day, then it won't be.
Crouching over the toilet is not common in Israel. But perhaps people occasionally do it to avoid contact with the seat, and break it in the process.
A little off-topic - I recommend McDonald's, who tend to keep toilets in good order. Of course, if you go in then you should buy something (they have good ice cream).
answered Aug 11 '17 at 20:43
ugoren
2,389721
add a comment |
up vote
4
down vote
accepted
up vote
4
down vote
accepted
It's just bad maintenance.
Any toilet installed in Israel will certainly have a seat. But the seat may, sooner or later, break. A well-managed site will have the seat replaced. If management neglects it, or is on an awfully tight budget, or it breaks every other day, then it won't be.
Crouching over the toilet is not common in Israel. But perhaps people occasionally do it to avoid contact with the seat, and break it in the process.
A little off-topic - I recommend McDonald's, who tend to keep toilets in good order. Of course, if you go in then you should buy something (they have good ice cream).
answered Aug 11 '17 at 20:43
ugoren
2,389721
It's just bad maintenance.
Any toilet installed in Israel will certainly have a seat. But the seat may, sooner or later, break. A well-managed site will have the seat replaced. If management neglects it, or is on an awfully tight budget, or it breaks every other day, then it won't be.
Crouching over the toilet is not common in Israel. But perhaps people occasionally do it to avoid contact with the seat, and break it in the process.
A little off-topic - I recommend McDonald's, who tend to keep toilets in good order. Of course, if you go in then you should buy something (they have good ice cream).
answered Aug 11 '17 at 20:43
ugoren
2,389721
answered Aug 11 '17 at 20:43
ugoren
2,389721
answered Aug 11 '17 at 20:43
ugoren
2,389721
answered Aug 11 '17 at 20:43
ugoren
2,389721
2,389721
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I had a similar issue when hiking in Northern Israel in March. I camped at several sites where the restrooms didn't have seats, paper towels weren't stocked, etc.
I heard the reason for my experience was due to it being the off-season for camping.
answered Aug 11 '17 at 13:33
trexchard
111
4
I can understand there being no toilet paper because it's not restocked out of season, but it's hard to believe that "it's out of season" could be the reason for having no toilet seats. Also, the question doesn't precisely say what time of year it's talking about but "recently" for a question asked in August suggests the summer, to me, so not off-season. So, overall, I'm not sure this really answers the question.
– David Richerby
Aug 11 '17 at 14:24
I was taking a trip in July which is certainly during peak tourist season.
– JonathanReez♦
Aug 11 '17 at 16:01
add a comment |
up vote
1
down vote
I had a similar issue when hiking in Northern Israel in March. I camped at several sites where the restrooms didn't have seats, paper towels weren't stocked, etc.
I heard the reason for my experience was due to it being the off-season for camping.
answered Aug 11 '17 at 13:33
trexchard
111
4
I can understand there being no toilet paper because it's not restocked out of season, but it's hard to believe that "it's out of season" could be the reason for having no toilet seats. Also, the question doesn't precisely say what time of year it's talking about but "recently" for a question asked in August suggests the summer, to me, so not off-season. So, overall, I'm not sure this really answers the question.
– David Richerby
Aug 11 '17 at 14:24
I was taking a trip in July which is certainly during peak tourist season.
– JonathanReez♦
Aug 11 '17 at 16:01
add a comment |
up vote
1
down vote
up vote
1
down vote
I had a similar issue when hiking in Northern Israel in March. I camped at several sites where the restrooms didn't have seats, paper towels weren't stocked, etc.
I heard the reason for my experience was due to it being the off-season for camping.
answered Aug 11 '17 at 13:33
trexchard
111
I had a similar issue when hiking in Northern Israel in March. I camped at several sites where the restrooms didn't have seats, paper towels weren't stocked, etc.
I heard the reason for my experience was due to it being the off-season for camping.
answered Aug 11 '17 at 13:33
trexchard
111
answered Aug 11 '17 at 13:33
trexchard
111
answered Aug 11 '17 at 13:33
trexchard
111
answered Aug 11 '17 at 13:33
trexchard
111
111
4
I can understand there being no toilet paper because it's not restocked out of season, but it's hard to believe that "it's out of season" could be the reason for having no toilet seats. Also, the question doesn't precisely say what time of year it's talking about but "recently" for a question asked in August suggests the summer, to me, so not off-season. So, overall, I'm not sure this really answers the question.
– David Richerby
Aug 11 '17 at 14:24
I was taking a trip in July which is certainly during peak tourist season.
– JonathanReez♦
Aug 11 '17 at 16:01
add a comment |
4
I can understand there being no toilet paper because it's not restocked out of season, but it's hard to believe that "it's out of season" could be the reason for having no toilet seats. Also, the question doesn't precisely say what time of year it's talking about but "recently" for a question asked in August suggests the summer, to me, so not off-season. So, overall, I'm not sure this really answers the question.
– David Richerby
Aug 11 '17 at 14:24
I was taking a trip in July which is certainly during peak tourist season.
– JonathanReez♦
Aug 11 '17 at 16:01
4
4
I can understand there being no toilet paper because it's not restocked out of season, but it's hard to believe that "it's out of season" could be the reason for having no toilet seats. Also, the question doesn't precisely say what time of year it's talking about but "recently" for a question asked in August suggests the summer, to me, so not off-season. So, overall, I'm not sure this really answers the question.
– David Richerby
Aug 11 '17 at 14:24
I can understand there being no toilet paper because it's not restocked out of season, but it's hard to believe that "it's out of season" could be the reason for having no toilet seats. Also, the question doesn't precisely say what time of year it's talking about but "recently" for a question asked in August suggests the summer, to me, so not off-season. So, overall, I'm not sure this really answers the question.
– David Richerby
Aug 11 '17 at 14:24
I was taking a trip in July which is certainly during peak tourist season.
– JonathanReez♦
Aug 11 '17 at 16:01
I was taking a trip in July which is certainly during peak tourist season.
– JonathanReez♦
Aug 11 '17 at 16:01
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– JonathanReez♦
Aug 8 '17 at 4:38
In some countries, users crouch over toilets or pits, and don't sit directly on them. I'm speculating if that's the case here, but that's my instinct.
– Jim MacKenzie
Aug 8 '17 at 17:27
@JimMacKenzie no, that's not the case.
– Shadow Wizard
Jul 26 at 13:08