to think it's rude for a workman to turn up and immediately ask to use customers toilet?

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Had a guy come to fix a faulty window today. This person was a complete stranger. First thing he says to me is "Can I use your loo". He then proceeds to spend 10 mins in the toilet having a stinky shit. I found this really rude. I understand he may need the toilet but there are cafes and restaurants nearby and he could have gone at work before he came to me!

^Most people don't use other peoples toilets or even public ones.
They wait until they get home and use their own^

Haha! Go into your nearest shopping centre within the next week or so, nip to the loos whilst you're there, whilst you're waiting in the queue for the loo be sure to check back with us how many people are in front of you 'not using the loo'.

You're mean, OP. Not everyone can time their bowel movements to within the hrs they're at their own homes only. I'd rather not share my loo, but I know (from experience) that people have all sorts of medical issues or get caught short. Loos are to be shat in and I bet your crap doesn't smell of roses.

Ffs. Why do people repeatedly post this exact thread.

Were you bored op, checked out what made rhe media and thought, “ah I think I shall post that one again. We haven’t talked about workmen shitting in our loos for a few weeks. Maybe they will all have forgotten”.

My mum had the two most disgusting blokes fitting a bathroom. I'm talking 2-3 big shits a day, blockages, marks, piss, remnants urgh. I don't know how she put up with it I'd have hired a portaloo.

Fair enough caught short and a one off but I don't think I would have been able to hide my disgust, trouble is often people don't realise how bad their own is!

For those of you saying that you don’t want tradespeople shitting in your toilets, what exactly do you expect them to do if they really need to go? You’re being ridiculous.

I find some people’s opinions about toilet usage absolutely baffling

Apparently it’s completely unacceptable to poo anywhere but your own home. What do people do if they need to go at other times of day?

I really hope all those of you who thinking pooing is “Digusting” and people who don’t only poo in their own homes at exactly 7am are “Foul Pigs” never suffer for IBS because you’ll never cope as you’d have to get overselves pretty bloody fast!

I would find it awkward if someone turns up and IMMEDIATELY disappears for 10 mins whilst you stand around waiting politely for them to come out so you can discuss whatever work they are doing for you.

And if they are 10 mins, you both know they have been having a dump as well.

Very unprofessional to do that AS SOON as you arrive, like they can't even wait 10-15 mins to discuss the work and then ask if they can use the toilet?

Why?

If someone needed to immediately use the toilet I'd just assume they needed to immediately go? Not that they were unprofessional.

Is there a professional poo policy I'm unaware of?

Oh come of it we all know that if you need to go then you need to go or crap your pants

Don't see the problem. When you've got to go, you've got to go. I need one after my second coffee usually about 10.30 I Don't hold myself until It's time to go home.

Workmen are welcome to use my bogs. The gardener Doesn't need to come in as we've an outside one for outside workers. Indoor workers are welcome to use indoors. I can get the kettle on for them while they go.

People who don't poo except at home: how do you manage to hold it? Genuine question, it's so uncomfortable

Hmm I do think this is bad manners, surely unless you're ill you can hold the urge to poo for a more appropriate time. We've all been in a situation where we might have needed a number 2 but not been appropriate, eg I wouldn't do it at a friend's house or in certain work situations.

So I don't buy this whole when you've got to go you've got to go stance, unless you have a problem with your gut.

I don't mind tradesmen using my loo, for number 1s and often offer if i think they may stand in ceremony. If they then went for a number 2 I wouldn't be annoyed enough to start a thread on Mumsnet about it but would think it was a bit inappropriate.

There are some expensive new build houses near me, last one being built. As I passed the other day I noticed the double garage has a loo and sink. Workman’s loo, made me think of mumsnet.

Why id it bad manners?

They're shitting IN your loo, what it's designed for, now if they start shitting on your new carpet that's a whole other thread.

Bahahahahaha!

...., oh, you’re serious?

It’s odd that it’s such a big deal to anyone. It isn’t something I’ve ever even thought about. But I suppose after going through changing nappies and then potty training (not to mention cat litter) I’m pretty much immune. And I’ve also worked in nursing homes.

The one thing that does gross me out is when people don’t flush the toilet after using it. Sadly a common occurrence in public toilets.

now if they start shitting on your new carpet that's a whole other thread.

This

It kicked off one time in my house when a workman had a poo. That's cos his work mate loudly complained ’that’s the 3rd one today do some work' I wasn't bothered.

Slightly off topic but treat people working on your house with some respect as a person. A carpet fitter I had claimed someone served them tea in a jam jar as workmen always seemed to break cups. He said he 'accidentally' dropped it as being too hot to handle over her sofa...

Mittens I'm with you, if they don't flush or leave it messy that's a different thing

Toilets are for shitting in. A properly plumbed toilet should be used when needed be it at home, work, shopping centre or elsewhere. As long as the tradesmen never plopped himself on a B&Q show toilet you're making a deal over nothing.

As for a 'more appropriate time' are you having a laugh? The appropriate time to go to the toilet is when you indeed have use of one. The only inappropriate times are when it means shitting in the garden and/or pissing in a bottle or such like.

I had a painter plasterer in for my bathroom last week. As I could hear him tidying up I then heard the sound of him quickly going for a pee; with the upstairs bathroom door open. Thankfully I was downstairs. Yes slightly inappropriate but based on the work he had done neither toilet door could be closed at that moment and he needed to go for the best of a bad situation.
I'd never in a million years judge him for it or make him feel uncomfortable as a result.

By neither toilet door I meant upstairs and downstairs.

I wouldn't love it if any visitor did this but if you've got to go you've got to go and to deny someone that would be wrong never mind rude. Yabvu.

ontheboardwalk who serves up a hot beverage in a jam jar? Some people are just dense aren't they?

It don't even cost much to buy a couple of cheap ones in case they do get broke.

I mean he could have shat himself in your house so look on the bright side, you snobby arse