Ed Pawlowski wrote in rec.food.cooking:

> On 11/13/2015 7:10 PM, cshenk wrote:
>
> > > I could see a toilet with a built in bidet. But no way am I
> > > going to hobble from one seat over to another with my pants down,
> > > only to get a wet behind.
> >
> > Grin, what an image!
> >
> > Still, I suspect part of the difference is bathroom size as in
> > footprint to add that extra unit. In my case, there is no room to
> > do it. Seriously, none. I'd have to take out the sink!
> >
> > Carol
> >
>
> About 25 years ago the makers of plumbing fixtures tried to introduce
> them here with little success. Most homes I've visited in Europe
> have them but I've never seen one in the US or Canada.
>
> They made more sense years ago when toilet paper and sanitary napkins
> were not so readily available. Bathing/showering was less frequent
> also.

Maybe we give more room to the bathing and sink areas?



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