As a guy when you’re born there are certain rules that are instilled in you. No one tells you them but you’re just aware of them…they’re often referred to (at least in my circles) as the “The Guy Code” (that’s pronounced “G-EYE” not “G-EE”) there are many sub sections to it but the one I’m focusing on today is on Urinal use.
Now so we’re all on the same page let me give you the “Cliff notes” on the “rules” to using a urinal.
1. Use the first available urinal furthest from the door.
2. Never engage in conversation with a familiar unless there is at least 1 urinal between you.
3. Do not look over at the person next to you.
4. If all strategic urinals are occupied…use a stall
And finally the cardinal rule when using a urinal
5. Never use a urinal immediately next to one that’s already occupied.
So now that we’re all on the same page…I had returned to the office from lunch and decided to use the facilities… in the midst of my relief efforts, a co worker pulls up beside me and proceeds to use the urinal next to me…and to add insult to injury turns his head and starts talking to me. You got to be kidding me…I wonder if this guy wants to share a stall next time…