A Gentleman's Rules

The etiquette of the gent's bathroom has always astounded me, it seems bizarre when you actually think about it and yet we still comply to the social convention, even if we don't realise it. 

There are a few rules when it comes to using a public convenience, but the first and foremost is that 'gap' rule. Whether it is for a row of urinals or a 'trough' if there is somebody else there a gap of one urinal or a space big enough for another person must be left. If this is not possible you should wait, only in times of real desperation can this rule be broken. I should point out that this is not to leave space for another person, as the rule states that he must then leave a gap, no the reason behind it is, well it varies, the more childish person believes that if you stand next to somebody they will peek at you, personally I follow this rule in case of backsplash, it happens, especially in a public house. 

So, following the rule, imagine there is no space at the urinals, so either one of two choices are left, either wait for one to become available or use a cubical, or 'stall'. Most would probably think at this point the social etiquette is no longer required, being surrounded by walls and usually a lockable door surely would prevent peeking and/or backsplash. While this is true the social convention still stands, if there are three cubicals and the far left is taken you never use the middle cubical and always opt for the far right. This, I'm afraid, I cannot explain, it bewilders me as much as you I would imagine but that is how the etiquette works. 

And that ladies and gentlemen is the gent bathroom etiquette, so next time somebody takes the urinal next to you, make sure you give them a little tut from me...