For what reasons — other than the toilet — do Americans use public bathrooms?
Thinking about reasons people go into public bathrooms other
than to use the toilet, how often do you enter a public bathroom for the following reasons? (% of U.S. adult citizens)
Often
Rarely
Prefer
not to say
Never
To wash your hands
59
30
3
8
To check or touch up your appearance in the mirror
19
44
2
35
To have a moment of quiet alone time
13
25
3
60
To get away from an awkward or uncomfortable situation