Every time that we go through a doorway with no window in it, there’s a chance that there’s going to be someone coming through it the other way. When you’re on the push side of the door, that’s no great drama. The worst that tends to happen is that you push against something that gives way suddenly and stumble forward.
When you’re on the pull side of the door, if someone happens to come through at the same time, you tend to be at risk of a sudden, large, firm object (ie the door) being applied with force to your face. Bring on the dentists.
So here’s the thing. How many toilets have you been to where the door opens outward.
I’m guessing somewhere between none and bugger all. Now think about the use of the room in question. Who’s more likely to be in a hurry and hence be charging through the door with little regard for what’s on the other side? The guy who’s just relieved himself, or the guy who happens to have a bodily function threatening him with public embarrassment if he doesn’t get in there and do something about it RIGHT NOW?
Re-hinge the doors?
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