[Anne B.]

I don't think most Americans are ashamed of their legs, but I do think it bothers some people that there is a big space under the door (where someone might accidentally get a peek of what they're not supposed to). I'm also pretty sure a lot of people worry about the noise they make, especially if going No. 2 or using feminine hygiene products. I think the problem is we don't really have a choice, and since we've been using bathrooms like this ever since we were little kids, we're pretty much used to it.

I have been to Japan and used the public bathrooms there, complete with otohime noise buttons (I think that's what they're called). I would also note that in Japan it is probably more important to have low doors because many toilets there are the squatting type, unlike the Western sitting type.

I guess America is either not yet blessed with Japanese toilet advancements, or we have a male-dominated public bathroom industry. I'm not sure, but I wouldn't mind Japanese public bathrooms.

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Name : Anne B., Gender : F, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : 3/4 Japanese, and some other stuff, Religion : Atheist, Age : 19, City : San Diego, State : CA Country : United States, Occupation : College student, Social class : Middle class, 

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