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Contrary to their much-publicized open-door policy, which took effect in May, even Starbucks patrons are finding the bathrooms closed.
That's was pretty much the expectation--that allowing anyone to come in to just use their restrooms, would eventually lead to closing them to everyone. That appears to be what's happening in NYC, with either closed signs posted, or bathrooms closed for "extended cleaning." In addition, one-third of the Starbucks restrooms in Manhattan still have "Employees Only" signs posted, 7 months after the new policy took effect.
Around here, if a place has tables for customers to sit down at, they are considered food service/ restaurant, and they must have working public bathrooms, or the health dept can come and padlock the doors.
I can imagine what goes on in those bathrooms. Seattles Starbucks are catching on, the junkies shooting up in them is just a burden on the employees. Then you have the people who use them for a shower. Not to mention those who abuse it in other ways such as vandalism.
What's the point? Paying customers only and some of those I wouldn't let use it.
I can imagine what goes on in those bathrooms. Seattles Starbucks are catching on, the junkies shooting up in them is just a burden on the employees. Then you have the people who use them for a shower. Not to mention those who abuse it in other ways such as vandalism.
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This has always gone on. Restaurants, cafes, coffee shops have always had people come in to use the public restroom. In Europe some restaurants give you a code for the bathroom which can only get once your receipt prints out. So you have to buy something to get the code. But paying customers are just as likely to abuse bathroom privileges as non-paying customers.
This has always gone on. Restaurants, cafes, coffee shops have always had people come in to use the public restroom. In Europe some restaurants give you a code for the bathroom which can only get once your receipt prints out. So you have to buy something to get the code. But paying customers are just as likely to abuse bathroom privileges as non-paying customers.
I've seen something similar at touristy places in Colorado and New Mexico. Some have rather large signs stating 'Restrooms for paying customers only.' There is at least one place that requires you to get a code when you order at the restaurant.
I've seen something similar at touristy places in Colorado and New Mexico. Some have rather large signs stating 'Restrooms for paying customers only.' There is at least one place that requires you to get a code when you order at the restaurant.
Many gas stations have bathroom keys that force people to ask the clerk for the key. I always wondered how many times the stations loose keys because somebody does not return it?
Years ago, I went into a public library in a very depressed major metropolitan area. I stepped into the ladies' room, and there was an older homeless woman in the spacious handicapped stall with the door wide open. She was bent over the toilet, washing out some small items of clothing, using the toilet bowl as a sink.
I try not to be shocked, but it got to me. I exited the ladies' room pretty fast.
I can understand why companies forbid entrance to the restrooms (except for paying guests).
Many gas stations have bathroom keys that force people to ask the clerk for the key. I always wondered how many times the stations loose keys because somebody does not return it?
Which is why the key is usually attached to a large item too big to fit in a pocket. You should know this, Mr. fish, being an ex-long hauler.
At my ophthalmologist office, the facility is on the same floor as but separate from the office. The key is attached to a pair of glasses. Now, that, I think could pose a problem with people having to be reminded to bring back the key.
As for using the rest room in a place that serves food, once, when having appeared in a performance with several other actors, we were on the road home and the lead car pulled into a Mickey D's parking lot. We all followed, not knowing if there was a problem with his car. He told us his car was fine but he needed to use the rest room. There followed a big discussion about using the rest room without making a purchase. His rebuttal was that he had often been in a Mickey D's, made a purchase and DIDN'T use the rest room so this was a "make-up visit".
I have to admit, he had a point.
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