I do not consider myself an exceptionaly tall or short person, but really nestled right their in the middle as average. And let me preface this with, I would almost rather wet myself than have to use the public restroom and those of you who know me, also know that I have small issue with germs and really what could be more germ filled that a toilet that millions of people use....gross. So really, I thought if I was going to enjoy my lunch, I would need some relief, so, how bad could it be, I mean it wasn't really late in the lunch hour but early so really not too many people had used it yet that day, assuming that it was cleaned within the last few hours/days.
I go into the available stall and start to prepare for the traditional squat method...Yes, in this situation I am a squater...not a toilet paper the seat kinda girl...that is a task for going home to the privacy/cleanliness of your own toilet, unless its an absolute emergency. And by the way that is too close a proximity to a body oriface and a million germs that I do not want to come in contact with....
Well, I drop draw and prepare my aim when low and behold I realize the toilet is about a foot lower than expected...HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE...there are rules, LAWS that govern the height of a public toilet. I am in shock and awe and have to readjust in order to not pee all over the seat, floor and backs of my legs...
FYI here it is the actual Code for public toilet seat height.
Toilets
“Undercut” bowls are preferred. The height of the toilet seat is perhaps the most
critical factor. The height of toilet seats must be 17" to 19" above the fi nish
fl oor. Moderate heights of 17" to 18" work well in standard compartments, while
heights of 18" to 19" work best in the 36" wide walk-in compartments
