Simple things done differently
The "flush handle" is not like those in the US. There are two round, flat circles on the wall. One is a smaller circle than the other. I looked in the apartment manual to find out which to push. No directions. It reminded me of the "Lady and the Tiger" story we read in 8th grade with Mr. Hoyt. One door has to be opened, but the opener does not know whether it is a lady or a tiger on the other side of the door. Which circle flushes the toilet, and which blows it up? I say Push either one and then run for the door!
At UNYP (University of New York in Prague) they lock the facilities, and one must obtain a key to use them. (Can you imagine doing this on a US campus?!) The signs on the doors are in Czech, so one must know which is mens and which is womens. I was told that the one with "y" in it is for my gender. Why are we so terrified of going in the wrong restroom? (Lady and Tiger again)
Even the toilet paper is different. It is narrower and thicker. In the school it is used for both toilet paper and paper towels, and the roll is at the entrance to the restroom, so you better not forget to pick some up on your way in! I think they ration a certain amount each month, because there was none the last week of September, but its back with the new month.
Restaurants and stores charge to use their facilities. Lance was charged 25 crowns (12 cents) and got into an argument with the bar tender over it. Generally the fee is 5 crowns (1 cent). I am reminded of the 1950s in Manchester when we had to carry a dime with us at all times, for the same purpose.
Next to the toilet in our beautiful apartment is a small shower head, should anyone wish to wash with water after toileting!
At UNYP (University of New York in Prague) they lock the facilities, and one must obtain a key to use them. (Can you imagine doing this on a US campus?!) The signs on the doors are in Czech, so one must know which is mens and which is womens. I was told that the one with "y" in it is for my gender. Why are we so terrified of going in the wrong restroom? (Lady and Tiger again)
Even the toilet paper is different. It is narrower and thicker. In the school it is used for both toilet paper and paper towels, and the roll is at the entrance to the restroom, so you better not forget to pick some up on your way in! I think they ration a certain amount each month, because there was none the last week of September, but its back with the new month.
Restaurants and stores charge to use their facilities. Lance was charged 25 crowns (12 cents) and got into an argument with the bar tender over it. Generally the fee is 5 crowns (1 cent). I am reminded of the 1950s in Manchester when we had to carry a dime with us at all times, for the same purpose.
Next to the toilet in our beautiful apartment is a small shower head, should anyone wish to wash with water after toileting!
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