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I have to add, these cities are quite willing to take the tourist dollar (as much as they can possibly milk out of you,) yet make no accommodations for the needs of those same tourists. The Versailles had busloads of tourists herded through the palace all day. Bathrooms? About 6, and a line like 2 city blocks. Ruins everything, so beware.
I have to add, these cities are quite willing to take the tourist dollar (as much as they can possibly milk out of you,) yet make no accommodations for the needs of those same tourists. The Versailles had busloads of tourists herded through the palace all day. Bathrooms? About 6, and a line like 2 city blocks. Ruins everything, so beware.
At least there are lot of trees in the Versailles for you to hide behind to do it while offering them extra nutrient supply from the natural fertilizer you release. It is much harder to do it in a concrete jungle like NYC filled with spectators everywhere ready to picture what you do and circulate it on youtube.
New York is the worst when you have to find a restroom, especially with kids. So many places tell you that you have to buy something or order something, even when you are nicely dressed. I once removed my denim jacket in a cab, bunched it up to shove under me in case I was forced to go in the cab. I made it to a restroom somehow, but the bathroom thing ruins a lot of outings. Even if you plan it, even if you have no "problem" in that way.
Paris is just as bad, if not worse. I told my husband if we ever return, I'm wearing Depends. It was such a nuisance always trying to find a restroom; it becomes the focus of your sightseeing.
I thought Paris had those coin operated restrooms?
[quote=BugsyPal;53016138]Only people with issues finding restrooms are mainly females. Guys can (and do) at least pee anywhere.....
That being said don't see what is the huge issue; and maybe it is because only females, the homeless and others are constantly yapping about having to "go" an cannot find a place.
"Only" females is "only" half the population. And "yapping"????
This all reminds me of an occasion--- it was more than twenty years ago mind you --- I
was at the Mcdonalds at 181st and Broadway. I heard a loud angry customer: "What do you mean there is no rest room? This is a Mcdonald's. There is always a restroom!"
I must admit half of me was sneering at the idea of this middle American, being dis-abused of his notion of what his rights are, vis a vis, being a person walking into a random Mcdonalds. Welcome to New York.
But then again, not being native to this town, I kind of understood his thinking. He gets off the GWB and he has to go. There is a Mcdonalds. Hunny, stay in the drivers seat, I'll only be a minute.
I'm sure he sent off one hell of an angry tirade letter to Mcd management. He probably got a bunch of coupons from that. But those coupons won't get him into any restroom at 181st St.
I can't blame them for not having one available for the public. People are gross especially when they know that they don't have to clean afterwards.
NYC - i remember using the restroom at a Starbucks and some lady decided to leave her bloody tampoon right on the floor. (the trash can was filled to the top with toilet paper so i guess she decided that the floor was the next option.
I understand why many restaurants/establishments here don't have restrooms. Its just extremely inconvenient at times. Note, if you're near a public park/beach out here, there will be public restrooms. But you're not always near such places and, if you're far from your home/hotel room, then you can be in for an uncomfortable time
This all reminds me of an occasion--- it was more than twenty years ago mind you --- I
was at the Mcdonalds at 181st and Broadway. I heard a loud angry customer: "What do you mean there is no rest room? This is a Mcdonald's. There is always a restroom!"
I must admit half of me was sneering at the idea of this middle American, being dis-abused of his notion of what his rights are, vis a vis, being a person walking into a random Mcdonalds. Welcome to New York.
But then again, not being native to this town, I kind of understood his thinking. He gets off the GWB and he has to go. There is a Mcdonalds. Hunny, stay in the drivers seat, I'll only be a minute.
I'm sure he sent off one hell of an angry tirade letter to Mcd management. He probably got a bunch of coupons from that. But those coupons won't get him into any restroom at 181st St.
I've never been in an NYC McDonald's with no restroom. I could understand him being pissed since I consider it an obligation of a food establishment to provide restrooms for its paying customers, especially a massive chain like McDonald's.
Advice:
Don't drink any liquid if out and about for any length of time.
Stay away from foods with lots of moisture content.
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