culture shock 馬桶文化差異

1、 She said they were filthy! She said students had to squat over a hole in the ground and go to the bathroom without any privacy because there were no walls or doors and that boys and girls had to use the same bathroom! Then she said if you thought the teachers bathrooms were any better, you would be

2、 wrong! There was no toilet paper or soap and water to wash up afterwards. She said she never could use the bathroom the entire year she was at the school after she realized how disgusting it was!China is working on improving the lives of her people, but I would highly recommend westernized bathroom

3、s with toilets, privacy stalls, and soap and water!Always make sure to carry a few packets of tissue with you, because you will not find even a shred of toilet paper in a Chinese bathroom. Forgetting to bring your own can land you in some sticky situations out there. Sometimes after eating a big pla

4、te of spicy and oily ma la tang, nature calls and you have to answer. Without any TP, you might just have to get creative 1 RMB notes, socks, and other odd objects have to be considered to get the job done. Heres one particularly funny exchange I had with a friend one day when one of us ended up in

5、this less than desirable situation:Of course, not all bathrooms in China are a horror story. In upscale shopping malls, Western restaurants, and airports, youll find Western style thrones, toilet paper, and soap. Thankfully, you will not find the offensive smell that comes along with common public f

6、acilities. If youre out there and you find yourself urgently in need of a toilet, a good rule-of-thumb is to find the nearest McDonalds or KFC. You wont always find a great bathroom in these places, but theyll most certainly be better than a public latrine down a hutong.If youve ever seen footprints

7、 on a toilet seat, theyre probably from a visiting Chinese person. Finally, they also believe it is disgusting for so many people to touch doors, hence the wide open bathrooms and lack of stalls. Im not sure what they have against toilet paper or soap, though. I guess you just dont want to pay for t

8、hose things for so many people!You probably think toilet paper is necessary.Ha, you are wrong, You dont need toilet paper!In many culture people would rather use water and their hands to clean their private parts after a pee or a poo- not toilette paper. I know what you are thinking. WHAT! They use

9、their hands to wipe their bum?Yes Its true. Using toilet paper to wipe your bum is considered not as clean as washing yourself with water and your hand because toilet paper smears as you wipe. So if you go to any of the countries that have this custom, dont be surprised to see a water source in the

10、stall but not toilet paper. Countries which do this include many Muslim countries like Morocco, Asian and south east Asian countries like India and even parts of Africa.Tutorial: How to use the WC without toilet paper! According th Wilbur Sargunaraj in the video, a bucket filled with water and a sma

11、ller container in the bucket called a dipper is used to scoop out some water and pour it on your rear while cleaning yourself with your left hand. After it is all said and done, you wash your hands with soap. This method is considered much cleaner than using toilet paper in India.After such a trauma

12、tic experience, all you want to do is wash your hands thoroughly. Once again, youre SOL in a Chinese bathroom no soap anywhere here. Make sure you carry a small bottle of hand sanitizer with you if youre going out in China. A small bottle of whiskey might not be a bad idea, either itll help you forg

13、et about what you just went through.10-Toilets:squat toilet vs western sit down toiletteNot all toilets are created equal.TIP: Learn about the toilet customs before you go. You might thank yourself later. Some toilets have lids, some have a lever you push, some you pull. In other words not all toile

14、ts look like American toilets.In FRANCE: it is not uncommon to find toilets with no seat covers or lids.When I lived in Japan, I was surprised to learn that many of the bathrooms were actually squatting toilets. If you are really lucky, there was a pole to hang on to so you didnt lose your balance.I

15、 admit, at first these differences in the toilet do seem a bit strange but after a while you barely notice.Culture Shock in Korea via Public BathroomsBathrooms are mine fields for encountering culture shock in Korea. Heres a few things that might make you say “errr.T.T” Garbage Cans for Used Toilet

16、PaperSome older buildings cant handle flushing toilet paper as it will clog the toilets. So sometimes there will be signs attached to bathroom walls asking you to throw away your used toilet paper in a garbage can. These cans are usually to the side of the toilet and are usually filled with everyone

17、 elses used goods for the day. This Korean culture shock is yucky, but if you dont follow the rules, you might be the jerk that clogged the toilet.Tip: These older toilets can KINDA flush toilet paper, so you can take a chance. But it is extremely risky (and of course rude if youre unlucky!). Ajooma

18、s in Mens BathroomMost public bathrooms in Korea have designated janitors. The reason this is a Korean culture shock for some men is when an ajooma (older woman) comes in with a mop in hand while youre doing your business. And although you might be worried of having an ajooma check out your junk, do

19、nt worry. Theyre just there to pick junk up! (dont worry ladies, men wont be cleaning your bathrooms in Korea ;) SquattersInstead of having a toilet seat to do your business, you might have to do your thang in a squatter toilet, or maybe more accurately described as a porcelain hole in the floor. Sq

20、uatter toilets are leftovers from before Koreas rapid modernization and are commonly found in less developed areas of Korea. But you will still find these gems even in modern cities like Seoul (usually in older buildings). If youve never used one of these, you will feel uncomfortable. Soap on a Stic

21、kA lot of people are used to having public bathroom soap come from a dispenser instead of bar soap. That way each serving of soap is for 1 person and 1 person only. No sharing of germs and other nasty stuff that might have been on your hands. But some public bathrooms in Korea have soap on a stick.

22、And thats used by everyone. Its basically the same as using bar soap, but the fact that its on a stick comes as culture shock to some newcomers to Korea. But if you find one these, you should feel lucky. There are many cases where you wont find any soap in public bathrooms in Korea. Soap on a stick

23、it is! (See a pic here) Culture Shock in Korea via TouchingTouching the Same Sex in KoreaIf you come from a culture where touching among the same sex is not common, you might feel a bit of culture shock in Korea. Younger Korean women like to hold hands or at the least link arms with their bffs to sh

24、ow some affection. Its even acceptable for Korean women that have met for the first time (and really hit it off) to at the least link arms. As for the males, its more common among older Korean men to hold hands with their homeboys. But even younger Korean men dont feel that theres anything wrong wit

25、h putting an arm around a buddys shoulder. Sounds like childhood friends hanging out right? Thats what its basically about: showing affection like kids do. But you did the same when you were a kid didnt you? If not, you might have to get used to it in Korea!Watch our video below discussing touching

26、the opposite sex in Korea. Also, your homie Keith has a post on Korean hugs vs American hugs on his personal blog. Make what you will of it. Touching might be a source of culture shock if youre coming to Korea. Most westerners wouldnt know how well we have it with our public toilets. Even the bad on

27、es in the west dont compare to some of the really bad ones I saw when I live in China. I went to school in Nanning, Guangxi in 1994 and I never saw a 3, 4, or 5 star toilet outside my dorm room. I always hoped the ones we had to use off campus were at least a 2 star. The Nanning airport had a hole i

28、n the floor that went to a pond below the building. And the bus stops. Anyway, that is part of the China experience. When we went on a train ride and one of the USA college students actually stood on his train seat with out taking his shoes off, the entire car went tsk, tsk tsk really loud. I knew why, but the student was clueless. I love China, even its quirky toiletsThink Ill wait until I get back to my room.Next up, were exploring the public bathroom situation in China. For Westerners visiting the Middle Kingdom, their first stop in a Chinese latrine can be downright terrifying. Dont expec