Door locking policy

Our toilet doors at work have a look that it is impossible to determine the locking status of.

You twist a little know either clockwise or anti-clockwise which'll either lock the door, or unlock the door. There's no "Engaged" sign, nor is there a visible bolt that'll determine upon seating whether you're safe or not.

So, if you're anything like me and you're completely absent-minded, you'd better be bloody sure you've locked the door before you drop your trousers.

Due to the lack of "Engaged" sign, you'll find that most people will probably give the door a go before trying the next one. You hear them shuffle around upon entry, and you'll see the handle go down, then back up, then you'll hear them try the next door.


The reasoning for my fear goes back to when I went for a pee one day a few months back. I went in, locked the door, took a pee, and then exited the toilet without having to unlock the door. Turned out I hadn't locked it in the first place.


In summary:

Double-check the toilet lock, or it'll stick in the mind of you and your voyeur(s) for the rest of your collective days.

You'll never get over it, and neither will they. You have been warned.