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What psychopath architects are still designing bathrooms that you have to pull the door open in order to leave? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by MrBakedBeansOnToast@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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It’s both a hazard for emergencies as well as a hygienic nightmare. We all see the people leaving without washing their hands!

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[–] dingus@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The arm one is dumb because I've seen people with unwashed hands grab it. The foot one makes more sense. Although it's not accessible like you said.

[–] scubbo@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago

The arm one is dumb because I've seen people with unwashed hands grab it

So? If I can manipulate it with my sleeved arm (thus keeping my hands clean), it's still working pretty well. Sure, I'd prefer not to have my sleeve contact something that someone's unwashed hands have been on, but better that than my hand.