Toilet paper in those days was capable of sanding wood splinters.
In the late fifties I moved to the U.S. when squeezable softness reigned.
Now I am in Thailand.
The home toilet is the "Water Room - Hongnam"
Most Thai toilets are squatting toilets. They do have some benefits:
No physical contact with the seat, thus contagious contact is eliminated.
Not being used to those things,
I once lost my balance and caused severe back injuries,requiring emergency room treatment
I have avoided asking for instructions how it's done with a bowl of water.
- My Home Toilet is "Thai Modern,'
- Most Thais need special instructions on their use
Pot scrubbers are a healthy alternative to toilet paper.
They do the required cleanings job and flush the toilet.
As with anything else "foreign" it's a learned skill unless you prefer
Pot scrubber enemas
We use toilet paper as Kleenex or napkins.
Don't be surprised seeing a roll of the paper on a restaurant table for use as napkins
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