The bathroom norm in SE Asia seems to be maximization of space. None of this separating the shower into its own little cubical like Westerners are used to. No, here when you step into the bathroom, it’s to get shit done. Literally.
The set-up usually involves a toilet, a showerhead attached to the wall (sometimes directly above the toilet if space is particularly limited), and a sink. Though the sink also seems optional. The part that is not optional is the bidet sprayer. Without fail, it is attached alongside the toilet. So, you could theoretically use both it and the showerhead at the same time. Seems kind of redundant to me, but then again, I’m not Asian.
While I understand the spatial reasoning behind this arrangement, the problems seem to outweigh the benefits:
1. The toilet paper always gets wet. You cannot have a shower without getting the toilet paper wet. You just can’t do it. Period. If you say you can, you’re lying.
2. You towel, clothes, and anything else you hang on a rack also get wet.
3. You can sit down and go to the bathroom while taking a shower. This is excessively lazy and can lead to numbness of the backside and atrophy of the leg muscles. Plus, it’s just kind of gross. The two should be separated.
4. The floor is always wet. Yes, there is a drain in the corner, but for some inexplicable reason, the tiles always seem to slope away from it. It’s a ready-made environment for mold, mildew, seaweed, fish—basically every form of aquatic life.
5. Did I mention the toilet paper always gets wet?
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