But everyone who pushed the button already washed their hands. Come on, we've both been in the men's room. They briefly swipe their hands under the tap, which amounts to naff all really. When I was working as a busser I had to clean the restroom from time to time. Every time I went in somebody would come in, take a leak, and leave without flushing or washing their hands. We were in a god damned restaurant! Is taking a leak really all that bad for you bacteria wise? Typically bathrooms are the cleanest areas around in terms of bacteria count, and billions of bacteria live on all parts of our body - our crotch is not some doom pit of bacteria.. Of course, I'd be washing my hands, I just don't think it's the end of the world if you don't.