tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post1914889466311398549..comments2024-03-28T14:43:18.928+05:30Comments on gappa: Progress and SanitationUgich Konitarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15901335427613806798noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-13847733585090083892009-11-25T23:46:17.882+05:302009-11-25T23:46:17.882+05:30I really prefer Indian toilets to western style on...I really prefer Indian toilets to western style ones - it may or may not have something to do with the fact that I was brought up on one, but (warning - potentially gross material up ahead!) I generally find things more ...<em>smooth</em> if you know what I mean.<br /><br />I've lived in the US for just over a year now and boy, do I look forward to getting back. I've been dreaming of coming home on and off for several months now. The Indian toilet is just icing on the cake.<br /><br />And don't get me started on Toilet paper.Bhagwad Jal Parkhttp://www.bhagwad.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-15651708297818436152009-11-23T10:40:02.209+05:302009-11-23T10:40:02.209+05:30G Yes, I too have seen the fancy ladies arguing ab...<b>G</b> Yes, I too have seen the fancy ladies arguing about paying for the toilets. <br /><br />About the knees, they say that ever since sofas and dining tables became de rigeur as a sign of "progress", people , or rather their knees have forgotten how to fold. "Mandi ghaloon basna" khoop lokana aaj kaal jamatach nahi. I know lots of people who do vajrasan every morning , and that is supposed to help. <br /><br /><b>Nu</b> Life is surely getting "pedhemai.....:-)<br /><br /><b>Dorothy</b> The Indian style of toilets hasn't changed in many years, although these days they also offer a hybrid western-Indian style. Its possible that the original Indian style thing is similar to what you saw in France....Ugich Konitarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15901335427613806798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-38169754775606783802009-11-21T20:42:39.107+05:302009-11-21T20:42:39.107+05:30I wonder if the Indian style toilet is like those ...I wonder if the Indian style toilet is like those I saw 20 years ago in public facilities in France? If so, I quite agree that they are more hygenic. <br /><br />The public toilets we have in the UK are only nice to use if there is an attendant to make sure that they stay clean.Dorothyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06488670649558382921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-45468651393664874852009-11-21T16:00:34.820+05:302009-11-21T16:00:34.820+05:30Yeah, Pedhe would do when we meet :)Yeah, Pedhe would do when we meet :)Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00937263859051442911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-56227828223084387962009-11-21T13:51:18.095+05:302009-11-21T13:51:18.095+05:30And hey forgot to mention one point. When the Sula...And hey forgot to mention one point. When the Sulabh Shauchalays charge a rupee or two, I have seen women traveling in volvos and sleek vehicles refuse to pay up. What a shame yaar!~Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04136504255538483496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-80304710725028191262009-11-21T13:50:02.869+05:302009-11-21T13:50:02.869+05:30I agree Suranga. Never thought of it that way. Mak...I agree Suranga. Never thought of it that way. Makes more sense to have Indian toilets in malls. But at bus stops around our state, the toilets are Indian style itself but are F.I.L.T.H.Y. So much that I cannot even describe. How much does it take to flush?!! :( Sad state of affairs. <br /><br />About knee problem, my Mom's doc (who is the kinds who opposes surgery and supports exercise) told her that she should not get a western style toilet installed at home, instead its good to squat. That way your knees get that kinda exercise, or they will stiffen.<br /><br />:)~Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04136504255538483496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-5975752627381497332009-11-21T09:42:51.256+05:302009-11-21T09:42:51.256+05:30Nu Yes, first rank . Pedhe ? :-).......and no the...<b>Nu</b> Yes, first rank . Pedhe ? :-).......and no the time stamp isnt wrong. The post was being written over the whole day, starting at 9 am. I guess people get the toilets they ask for. Most people dont bother asking for Indian style specifically, or maybe installing a western is easier or something. Who knows ...<br /><br /><b>Darlene</b> Its not like a bidet, but more like , say, a bidet sunk into the floor. No part of your body touches the thing, except the soles of your feet , because you squat over it. We are used to this from childhood, and if you continue it into your 50's and 60's , its easier in your old age. But yes, folks who have surgeries and knee problems are often advised to use the western style system.Ugich Konitarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15901335427613806798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-35653096809047716032009-11-21T00:40:33.487+05:302009-11-21T00:40:33.487+05:30Are Indian toilets like bidets? You mentioned wat...Are Indian toilets like bidets? You mentioned water for cleansing and that sounds like a bidet.<br /><br />If I had to squat to use the Loo I would be in big trouble.<br /><br />I had trouble trying to find out where the flush was on different toilets in Europe. I also hated the harsh toilet paper. I guess it's all what you re used to.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18373134676852496647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-62960338390355961512009-11-20T23:38:39.070+05:302009-11-20T23:38:39.070+05:30very apt post ! I just read a post on G's blog...very apt post ! I just read a post on G's blog about the same problem..and I say the same that you can't teach people to use western toilets but at least you can make Indian toilets available in public places.Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00937263859051442911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-52860838346109355692009-11-20T23:31:39.310+05:302009-11-20T23:31:39.310+05:30I think you blog time stamp is showing wring time,...I think you blog time stamp is showing wring time,isn't it ?Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00937263859051442911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25171037.post-12232073747174432942009-11-20T23:30:57.309+05:302009-11-20T23:30:57.309+05:30me first ! :)me first ! :)Nupurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00937263859051442911noreply@blogger.com