I've seen women in the men's room several times at Broadway theaters. Although most are apologetic about any discomfort on the part of the men, some come across as very entitled. I've seen some women (who don't seem to be in any bathroom emergency situation) talk back pretty vigorously to men who make comments that they are uncomfortable. Those women definitely seem to be focused solely on whether it works for them, and who cares if other people don't like it? I imagine it's the same mindset that makes some seat neighbors a nightmare once the show begins. (Again, most women in the men's room are not like that.)
Part of the problem is that many Broadway men's rooms are very small and have the urinals in the front and stalls in the back. So people waiting to use the stalls are literally standing within a foot or so of someone using the urinal. (The guys who say something are usually older guys who are using the urinal when the woman comes in.) |
