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Another thing that gets overlooked is the built-in faucet at the top to rinse off hands such that every tank of water gets used twice:

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And another thing that gets overlooked is that the toilet is always in a separate room from the rest of the bathroom (washbasin and tub). It seems weird at first that you have to go down the hall into a phonebooth-sized compartment to do your business. But then you go back to visit family in America and can't stop noticing that you poop 3 feet away from where you brush your teeth...

Have you ever tried a Chinese shower that is combined with a squat toilet? You have to be careful to not walk into the toilet when you are showering.

I actually have that in my apartment in SF. It may be because it's a three bedroom place with only one bath though. It's nice because someone can use the toilet while the shower is in use, but then you have to walk to the kitchen to wash your hands....wish someone had the foresight to add the faucet-top toilet ;)

why not add it yourself?

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