How do you use the toilet in Jordan?

What are the toilets like? Western-style toilets are widely available in hotels and some restaurants but many of the public toilets are of the squat variety. Typically, they use water for cleaning so toilet paper isn't always readily available in toilets.



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According to Doctors, toilet paper doesn't actually clean very well, at all. Not only does toilet paper do little to remove fecal bacteria, but aggressive wiping can also cause numerous health problems, including fissures and hemorrhoids.

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While toilet paper can be abrasive, a bidet delivers a more soothing stream of water to sensitive areas. Wiping might not be entirely eliminated, though: Goldstein notes that it's still important to fully dry yourself after using the toilet — otherwise, excess moisture could lead to an infection.

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It's recommended that if you choose to wear jeans in Jordan that they are loose-fitting. My local, Jordanian driver did mention that a sure sign of a local female is a long shirt that covers the butt when wearing jeans. Thus, if you want to fit in more as a local, be sure to wear a long shirt.

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Don't pee in a bidet We're sorry to have to go there with this particular tip—but a bidet is not a toilet. You're not supposed to urinate in it—ever. The toilet is for toileting (pee, poop), while the bidet is for the cleanup job that comes after you've done your business.

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