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:(( - 30/05/2013 21:18 - Japan - Tokyo

Today, in a public restroom, an elderly lady started bitching me out for not washing my hands. I was so intimidated that I did so under her accusing watch. I'm quite intolerant to many soaps, and I now have a horrible rash on my left hand because I was too frightened to explain. FML

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Anonymous - 07/06/2016 19:27 - United States - Charlottesville

Today, my coworker cornered me in the office bathroom and insisted that, because she's been watching me, I use the bathroom too quickly and must not be washing my hands, and that I have to wash them from now on. FML

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leanne - 16/12/2020 17:58 - United States - Denver

Today, I said hi to my coworker and she immediately yelled, "Get your gross unwashed hands out of my face!" I wash my hands compulsively and they were nowhere near her face. FML

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no more tp - 17/02/2011 06:22

Today, I ran out of toilet paper in the bathroom. I was forced to use tissues to do the job. As if that wasn't bad enough, the sanitizer in the tissues gave me a rash that made me have to stand up frequently in the lecture hall. Several people asked if I had Tourette's. FML

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Anonymous - 22/07/2025 20:00 - Canada - Toronto

Today, I was washing my hands in my workplace's bathroom and caught my reflection in the mirror. I had toothpaste smeared all over my cheek. I spent the rest of the day wondering how many people had noticed and said nothing. FML

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maddie94 - 27/04/2009 09:14 - Australia

Today, I was in a shopping center when I went to the toilet. I came out, washed my hands and suddenly got a massive itch in my crotch. Without thinking I itched it. I then had to walk around the center with a wet hand print on my crotch. FML

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mugres22 - 17/08/2013 05:11 - United States - Pacoima

Today, while in the restroom washing my hands, a girl decided to let one rip while in the stall. When she came out she gave me a dirty look of disgust and said, "At least wait until I leave." She and I were the only ones in the restroom. FML

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anon - 05/03/2011 10:15 - United States

Today, as I was about to go in the bathroom, a girl walked out, shaking water off her hands. Some of it landed on my face, and I just wiped it off. Then she said to her friend who was waiting for her, "The sink's broken. Can I use your hand sanitizer?" So what landed on my face? FML

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facepalm - 14/06/2011 08:30 - United States

Today, I really had to go to the bathroom. Due to my fear of public restrooms, I made sure it was clear before I started. I heard someone sigh halfway through. Embarrassed, I waited a full ten minutes before leaving the stall, only to see that it was only the automatic air freshener. FML

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GhillieSuitsnBiscuits - 10/04/2016 20:53 - United States - Portland

Today, I had a lady come up to me in a store just to tell me how bad my acne was and what remedies I should use. I got so embarrassed, all I could say was, "OK" and, "Thank you" until she left me alone. FML

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M…… - 27/06/2025 09:00 - Netherlands

Today, I went for a quick piss at a restaurant. As I walked out the door, a little kid in the bathroom yelled, "HEY MISTER, YOU FORGOT TO WASH YOUR HANDS!" Everyone in the dining room stared, including my date. FML

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Friday 31 May 2013 3:32

Why don't you carry your own soap with you? If you know you are allergic and also know how unhygienic it is to not wash, YDI for putting yourself in that position!

bballer4life895 13

Friday 31 May 2013 3:29

Don't be to "rash"-ional.

badmandilon 19

Friday 31 May 2013 13:50

Have you tried at least washing your hands with water only? That is a safer and cleaner way to solve the problem.

kaduzy 12

Friday 31 May 2013 13:53

YDI simply for being too cowardly to stand up for yourself. And as others have said there's no excuse to leave a bathroom with nasty hands. If you aren't willing to use hand sanitizer or a soap that's okay for your skin, then tell anyone who confronts you about your nasty hands to F off and just go on about your filthy business.

avapaige1234 19

Friday 31 May 2013 14:02

That elderly woman must be my mom. She is in Japan right now, and is a real clean freak.

chica349 3

Friday 31 May 2013 15:22

I understand in Japanese culture you respect your elders. However, you can still be respectful without having to obey every command someone gives you that could harm you. She sounded like she was being rude to you. Maybe next time just smile and say "Thanks for the advice!" Then leave immediately.

redrose037 3

Friday 31 May 2013 15:44

Wash with water!

Omniprism 14

Friday 31 May 2013 16:45

In lots of Japan restrooms there isn't even any tissues much less soap. I would have told her to kiss my ass that I'm allergic to a lot of soap.

EvilUndead 9

Friday 31 May 2013 17:22

Perhaps you should join kendo dojo to build your character?

lmasters35 5

Friday 31 May 2013 18:57

Gross! Bring your own soap and wash with that.

Kerarina 4

Friday 31 May 2013 19:39

Being allergic to soap is not an excuse for not washing your hands. If you don't use the soap that's fine, but at least rinse your hands under water. And if you were that embarassed about it, why you wouldn't carry your own soap with you to avoid this exact situation is beyond me.