[zenlogo]

Sorry for the unpleasant subject. I have been here a year now and although there have been a few close-calls , I haven't had to use a squat toilet yet. However, I know its just a matter of time. As a guy, I can't figure out how to use it with taking off your pants (and therefore shoes). If you just drop your pants, said item will still be in the target area - unless there are some gymnastics involved like supporting yourself at a 45 degree angle by pressing on opposite walls. What would a normal Chinese bizman do? disrobe? gymnastics? or am I missing something?
Thanx.

[sarawesi]

Ha! Mr Zen, so you think you face a challenge do you?

Well what you refer to is merely the 'basic' technique. The 'advanced' technique involves balancing on the 'seat' of a western toilet and obtaining sufficient posture, balance and aim in order to hit the water target, without managing to soak your self with the brown backsplash. Now, when you get to this level, remember to ensure you walk through the dirtiest, most wet part of the floor, DO NOT TAKE YOUR SHOES OFF, and you must leave wet footprints on the seat. As a bonus, you might also consider 'breaking' the seat so that when the next unsuspecting westerner somes along to sit down, he falls off the wobbly seat you left behind. Marvellous.

Visting during periods when having the 'runs' gains you accelerated promotion.

You might expect to achieve 'advanced' status after three months of practice.

Good luck with your studies.

[kombuchakid]

Alright you asked for it

Health Benefits of the Natural Squatting Position

I know a person who in a momment of 'weakness' changed the toilets in his flat to squats except the servants loo; guess which is the most used facility in the house?

[XI_YAN]

my question is how do the elderly manage? ok maybe after a lifetime of squatting you manage but surely elderly knees take strain let alone the effort of straightening up after. And pregnant women? good grief just SITTING down when pregnant takes forethought - will I be able to get up? is some-one willing to help me get up? can't imagine what's involved in squatting every one of the 250 times per day you have to go to the loo.

[jayinhongkong]

I guess it keeps you in good shape

[carang]

definitely DON'T take your trousers off!

the trick is to pull them down far enough not to sh*t yourself, but not so far that they are resting on the floor...

by the way... how do you think women manage to pee in the bushes when out camping without disrobing each and every time?

[jimbo]

Originally Posted by carang

definitely DON'T take your trousers off!

the trick is to pull them down far enough not to sh*t yourself, but not so far that they are resting on the floor...

And don't do it when you're drunk!

And don't do it if wearing baggy trousers a la Mc Hammer.

[carang]

yes, that would be a definite no-no!

[carang]

my local hubby is having a great chuckle at this thread!

[jimbo]

Originally Posted by carang

yes, that would be a definite no-no!

And not forgetting

Remove keys, wallet, mobile phone from back pocket before attempting this procedure otherwise you could potentially be in a whole world of mess.

literally!