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tch1005 t1_j50t8mp wrote

Probably tourists from countries who's plumbing can't handle toilet paper (which is surprisingly common)

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TerrorFace t1_j50uuzr wrote

Flushing your used toilet paper isn't universal. It's still the norm in some places to bin it.

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Sticky_Quip t1_j513gp7 wrote

In the US. I used to work with a guy who’s ENTIRE FAMILY threw away used tp instead of flushing it. He didn’t know it was weird until our manager had to have a team meeting to figure out who was leaving shit stained tp in the trash can.

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[deleted] t1_j50y1dz wrote

There used to be a Thai restaurant around here where they had a sign telling you to do the opposite. That place is no longer in business lol.

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TheTeludav t1_j51010t wrote

Some surprisingly developed countries still used tp waste baskets I guess if it's normal nobody complains about it and changes are not made.

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traveljerri t1_j510cxs wrote

Recently took a trip to Delicias, Mexico. You can’t flush toilet paper it will clog their plumbing and spew sewage.

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brokenshells t1_j512daz wrote

My own parents' house. The plumbing to the septic tank is crooked and will clog if TP is abused, so we toss it instead. My dad considers the $20K to get the work done to fix it not worth the effort and I agree.

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Inevitable-Gear-2635 t1_j52batu wrote

Worked at a famous Thai restaurant in NYC. Much of the kitchen staff would throw used TP in the bin instead of flushing

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cantopay t1_j50vgkx wrote

In Canada, most of the time you’re not supposed to flush toilet paper. Also was the same when I went to South Korea.

But in Japan, for example, you’re supposed to flush it.

Don’t understand why some plumbing systems still can’t handle toilet paper.

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tch1005 t1_j51hkys wrote

No, in Canada, you flush toilet PAPER ... not 'dude wipes'...

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cantopay t1_j51jlls wrote

I don’t know I’ve seen signs where it said don’t flush toilet paper, and have had my friends tell me they had plumbing issues and the plumber told them not to flush toilet paper.

I still do, and I’m sure most do as well. I just thought it was a no-no here.

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Solidus-Prime t1_j50wuos wrote

I have seen this in public restrooms and never understood it.

Not the sign. I have seen shitty TP in the trash can.

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shoeshouuu t1_j52i4rf wrote

People come from different countries with less than decent plumbing

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