The Double-Standard Rant

[glatt]

There are two fair solutions to the toilet question. The best answer is to put the lid down. That's what it's for. The second best, but equally fair solution is to take care of business and then walk away without doing anything to the seat. Statistically speaking, everyone will be inconvenienced the same that way. When the guy walks up to the toilet after the woman has gone, he will have to lift the seat. When the woman walks up after the guy, she will have to lower the seat. Sometimes the guy will be sitting, and the woman won't have to do anything. It all evens out.

But you should really close the lid. Especially if you have kids in the house.