Through my research, I have discovered that standing is frowned upon in Germany, and the toilet police strictly enforce this.
Let’s talk about household etiquette for a moment. We have partially covered proper table manners with the two-hand use of barbaric utensils. But what about entering the house of a guest or even more frightening, using a foreign lavatory? If you’re anything like me, I am most comfortable on my own gilded ceramic and prefer to do the duty at my own pace. However, Shit happens and there are certain pleasantries that must be employed with undue precision. Remember, this is Deutschland, and the inhabitants are stubbornly fixated on tradition. Consequently, your pleasantries must also be in line with your hosts.
