I had to use the restroom. We were in public, so they were the traditional type found in public restrooms.
I have used this type of toilet before when traveling, but the immediate sense of despair that shrouds your body when you open the stall never really goes away. I was intimidated.
The “squatting toilets” looked very dirty, despite being undoubtedly more sanitary than the sitting toilets I am familiar with.
I have no idea which direction to face when utilizing this appliance, but at 21 years old I am definitely unwilling to ask for directions on how to piss. Maybe I will google it later. As a bonus, this restroom was without toilet paper or locks on the stalls. Perfect.
When I emerged from the stall and pressed despairingly on the non-functioning soap dispenser, I exclaimed, “This is NOT America, what is happening...” Evidently the only other young woman in the bathroom spoke English because she started laughing. At least this was a positive experience for someone if not me!
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