I would be very interested in seeing the photograph as my research is about
sanitary ware design.
Thank you
Elaine
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Subject: Re: Blue Light in Toilets and Music
> There's no lady in the picture just the little silver box.
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> On 21 Feb 2006, at 13:34, Ryan, Justin wrote:
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>> A photo of a lady using a Japanese toilet with sound effects? sounds a
>> bit iffy to me!! lol
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>> Subject: Re: Blue Light in Toilets and Music
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>> In Japan they have wonderful boxes in many toilets which make
>> electronic whooshing noises to disguise the noise of young ladies
>> peeing - the men don't care. They also eliminate the double flush and
>> conserve water in large buildings at peak times athus avoiding the
>> rapid emptying of water tanks.. If anyone wants a photo, I can
>> supply.
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>> Julia
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>> On 21 Feb 2006, at 12:55, Elaine Williams wrote:
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>>> I have read that some people who suffer from paruresis (shy bladder
>>> syndrome) sometimes find it easier to 'go' when music is played
>>> into the toilet blocks as it disguises any sounds that the user
>>> might make.
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>>> It is also known in Japan for instance that they have noise boxes
>>> in public toilets to mask any sounds.
>>>
>>> Elaine
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