14 Rude Things Nevadans Do in Public Restrooms
There’s no polite way to say it—public restrooms are the wild west of human behavior.
One minute you’re walking in for a quick pit stop, and the next you’re navigating a crime scene of soggy paper towels, suspicious puddles, and someone watching TikTok with the volume all the way up.
It’s not just the plumbing that’s broken. Sometimes, it’s the manners too.
Here’s a look at the rudest things some Nevadans keep doing in public restrooms—and why it needs to stop.
Hovering Over the Toilet (and Not Cleaning Up)
Some people don’t trust the cleanliness of public toilet seats, so they hover. Fine—your choice.
But the issue is when hovering turns into missing… and then walking away without cleaning up. That’s when things get nasty for everyone else.
If you hover and miss, wipe it down. That’s all. No one wants to sit in someone else’s accident or have to deal with tissue paper fused to the seat like wallpaper.
It’s not fair to make others clean up after you, especially when it only takes a few seconds to be courteous.
And if you’re that worried about germs, seat covers or even toilet paper liners exist for a reason. They work better than hover-squatting.
Leaving the Stall a Disaster
One of the top bathroom crimes is leaving the bathroom stall looking like a disaster zone. You know the scene—unflushed toilet, paper everywhere, maybe even a surprise on the seat.
What’s worse is that someone else has to clean that up or awkwardly skip to the next stall, hoping it’s in better shape.
It doesn’t take much to avoid this. A quick flush, tossing your paper into the bin, and making sure nothing’s left behind is all it takes to be a decent human.
We know things happen—maybe the toilet doesn’t flush right or paper gets stuck—but at least try. If you wouldn’t leave your bathroom at home that way, don’t do it in public.
Talking Loudly on the Phone
Public restrooms aren’t phone booths. Yet some folks treat them like the perfect place to catch up on calls.
Few things are as weird as hearing a stranger talking about their dinner plans while you’re trying to pee.
Bathrooms are noisy enough without adding a full-blown conversation to the mix. The echo, the hand dryers, and the flushing make it nearly impossible to hear anything clearly anyway.
So why do people insist on yelling into their phones while someone in the next stall is battling restroom stage fright?
Save the chat for when you’re out. It’s not only more polite, but also way more sanitary. Touching your phone while you’re doing your business isn’t doing your screen—or your health—any favors.
Using the Hand Dryer as a Hair Dryer
Yes, this happens. Some folks will literally bend under the hand dryer and try to fluff up their hair like they’re backstage at a fashion show.
Public restrooms aren’t personal grooming salons, and other people need to use that space too—usually to just dry their hands and get out.
The hand dryer was made for one thing: hands. Not hair. Not face. Not your shirt that got a little wet.
When someone takes over the whole area for their own blow-dry moment, it holds up the line.
Leaving the Sink Area Soaked
Ever walked up to the sink area and found the counter so wet you could skip stones across it? This is one of the most common rude restroom moves, and it’s so easy to avoid.
It’s not that we expect a full clean-up crew. But just shaking your hands off over the counter or not turning the water on so high that it splashes everywhere would do.
If paper towels are available, using one to wipe off a puddle takes five seconds and saves the next person from leaning into a wet mess.
It’s basic courtesy. Public bathrooms should be quick in and out, not a slip-and-slide obstacle course.
Taking Up the Family or Accessible Stall for No Reason
Sometimes those big stalls are the only ones left, and that’s okay to use if it’s a real emergency and no one else is around who needs it.
But if regular stalls are available, don’t treat the family and accessible ones like luxury suites. Those bigger stalls are there for people who actually need the space—like parents with kids, people with mobility aids, or those who need help from a caregiver.
When someone hogs that stall for no reason, it’s not just rude—it can create real problems for people who have no other option.
Imagine being a wheelchair user and having to wait because someone wanted more legroom while scrolling on their phone.
Unless every other stall is full, it’s better to leave that bigger stall open. You never know when someone might come in and actually need it.
Using the Stall Like an Office or Lounge
People spend a surprising amount of time in bathroom stalls doing… who knows what.
From watching full YouTube videos to answering emails or just scrolling forever, it’s like some folks forget they’re in a public restroom.
When the bathroom is empty, fine. But when there’s a line out the door and someone’s holding court in the stall like it’s a break room, that’s a problem.
Public stalls aren’t your second home. Use them for what they’re meant for, and move along.
It’s especially frustrating in airports and businesses, where time is tight and everyone’s just trying to go and get on with their day. Scroll all you want—but maybe wait until you’re not making five people do the “gotta go” dance outside your door.
Letting Kids Run Wild
We get it—kids are kids. But when little ones start playing tag in the bathroom or crawling under stalls, things get out of hand fast.
Public restrooms are full of germs, slippery floors, and strangers who didn’t sign up for a game of hide-and-seek.
It’s the parent’s job to keep them in check.
Most kids can learn good bathroom behavior. We’ll leave it up to you on how you go about teaching it to them.
Leaving the Door Unlocked Then Yelling “Occupied!”
One of the most confusing and annoying restroom moments? You push a stall door, it opens a crack, and suddenly someone inside shouts, “Occupied!”
Well… if you’re in there, why didn’t you lock the door?
This one’s simple to fix: Lock the stall. That’s what it’s there for.
Shouting at people who didn’t know it was taken because the latch wasn’t used doesn’t make it their fault. It’s awkward for everyone and totally avoidable.
Leaving Toilet Paper or Seat Covers Everywhere
You’ve seen it—the toilet paper trail leading out of the stall, or a crumpled seat cover left behind like a ghost of bathroom visits past.
Public bathrooms aren’t staffed with someone to tidy up every five minutes. If you use it, toss it.
Seat covers go in the toilet or trash, not draped like a doily on the seat for the next poor soul to deal with. And those little wads of unused toilet paper on the floor?
Not helping anyone.
It’s a tiny action that makes a big difference. Take five seconds to check behind you before leaving the stall. If something’s out of place, fix it.
Not Washing Hands (Or Faking It)
This one should be obvious, yet somehow it still happens way too often. People stroll out of the stall, glance at the sink, and just walk right past like it’s optional.
Worse?
The folks who run the water for two seconds just to pretend they washed.
Newsflash: we can all tell.
Not washing your hands is more than just rude—it’s gross and unhealthy. Bathrooms are full of germs, and skipping the sink is a great way to spread them to everything you touch next.
We’re not asking for a full surgical scrub. Just a proper wash—soap, scrub, rinse, and dry.
It’s one of the simplest ways to be polite in a public space and protect everyone’s health, including your own.
Using Every Sink Like a Personal Sink
Ever seen someone take over the entire sink area like they’re at home? They spread their stuff out, use two faucets, maybe even rinse out a container or brush their teeth in there.
While we all need to use the space, turning it into your personal prep station holds everyone else up.
Public restroom sinks are meant to be shared, not monopolized. When you’re blocking three other people from washing their hands because you’re deep into a 10-step skin routine, it’s time to reevaluate.
Thorough hand wash? Please do. Scrubbing the outside of your purse? Save that for home.
Be mindful of how much space you’re using. Knock out what you need to do, then make room for the next person.
Blasting Music or TikTok Without Headphones
Public bathrooms already come with enough background noise. We don’t need to hear full-blown TikTok compilations or someone’s workout playlist blasting from their phone speakers.
Some folks bring their phones in and act like they’re chilling in their living room. But not everyone wants to hear videos of people lip-syncing or a podcast about murder mysteries while they’re trying to use the facilities.
If you wouldn’t do it at the library, don’t do it in the bathroom either.
Using headphones is easy—and polite. If you really need your entertainment in the stall, keep it to yourself.
Using Too Much Fragrance Spray
We get it—nobody wants to leave behind a stinky mess. But spraying half a bottle of perfume or air freshener doesn’t exactly help—it just creates a cloud of chemical fog that sticks to your clothes and burns your throat.
A little spritz? Totally fine.
But some people get carried away and think they’re doing a public service by drowning the whole place in tropical breeze.
The result is arguably worse than the original smell.
If you’re going to spray, go light. And definitely don’t mix different sprays like some kind of DIY cologne cocktail. Your good intentions shouldn’t make the bathroom unbearable for the next person.
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