February 18, 2011

• Occupied.

  So this was something annoying.

  I was at work this morning and went to use the washroom closest to my office (it’s a “single” so only one person can get in there at a time). I heard someone in the hall ask where was the washroom, and someone  else directed her to the one I was in. She tried the door and said, “It’s locked.”

  “Someone must be in there,” another voice replied. Because (and please, tell me if I'm out of line) that is the logical conclusion one draws from a locked bathroom door.

  But 30 seconds later I hear someone trying to open the door with a master key.

  Is this what we're doing now? When we encounter a locked washroom door are we just going to assume it must have been locked in error and we ought to try and open it immediately? And at what point does this extend to other doors - confessionals, small businesses, homes, cars?

  Hm, this door seems curiously locked. I prefer to be inside and yet I am outside. Since inside is where I want to be, I am surely entitled to enter. HERE, LET ME JUST GET MY HATCHET.

  Come on, people.
  USE YOUR HEADS.

   

  • 1:08 pm
  • 1 Comment