A November 2002 poll of more than 1,000 staff found over half (54 per cent) of British workers are too busy to take toilet breaks. The Ex-Lax sponsored research also found 1 in 4 were put off by the condition of workplace bathrooms, with almost 1 in 4 (18 per cent) saying there was not enough privacy. (Read the full article here)
My first reaction is: Conducted by Ex-Lax? Certainly, if people are "holding it in" (not just pee), then they will probably need the "services" of an Ex-Lax product by week's end just to (ahem) clear the pipes.
Second, I'm not surprised by some of the jobs that are listed as experiencing bathroom restrictions. Teachers, bus drivers, and helpdesk workers are all in professions which make it difficult to step away on a moment's notice for a bathroom break.
This reminds me of a story I heard about a train conductor in Japan who felt the "call of nature," so he pulled down his pants and stuck his butt out the window in an attempt to relieve himself. He ended up falling through the window. I'm not sure, but I think he died from the fall.
The question there is why couldn't they just install a toilet for the train staff to use? It just doesn't make sense.
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