For everyone’s sake, pick a cubicle as far away and as private as possible. Doing the number two is a pretty intimate moment -- you don’t want to be inches away from a stranger while doing it.

Though the courtesy flush is one way to distract from the sound, it’s also useful to drop a layer of tissue in the toilet before letting it out. This way you can even avoid getting hit by possible backsplash.

It’s always best to invest in a portable air freshener or anything that could eliminate unpleasant smells. Nowadays, you can buy drops that were specially formulated for situations like this. Keep it in your handbag, work bag, all your bags -- you never know.

In a perfect world, all public restrooms would be equipped with bidets and full rolls of toilet paper, but alas, this is real life, and that is not going to happen. For hygiene’s sake, always keep some wet wipes and tissue with you at all times.

The worst crime you could ever commit as a public pooper, is making a mess. It’s not enough to just flush, make sure not to leave any particles or visible residue anywhere around the toilet. Clogged it? Inform a janitor and warn the person after you. It might be embarrassing at the moment but the least you could do is be considerate.

It’s part of life, it’s not like you asked for it, right? It’s not a big deal, let it go -- it happens to everyone. BUT, in times of desperate measure, if you'd rather poop in peace at the comfort of a hotel - then book a room with one of our many hotel partners ;)]]>