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The Bidet: Watch Where You Point That Thing!Jun 29 '01 Write an essay on this topic.The Bottom Line As I ventured into the country of Argentina, I had no idea what cultural differences would make an impact on me. The Bidet, my cultural experience in Argentina. What do Sumo Wrestling, Vegemite sandwiches, and berets have in common? None of the following have ever made a huge impact into the main stream of U.S. society. For some reason a country obsessed with the singing Taco Bell dog, Billy Ray Cirus, and Tae Bo have not made Sumo Wrestling, Vegemite sandwiches, and berets main stays of U.S. culture. Just think, where would Japan be without watching over weight men in diapers grabbing at each other, where would Australia be without eating their poor excuse for peanut butter, and where would France be without wearing funny looking hats? It makes you wonder, what do people from other countries look at in the U.S. that makes them wonder? We must first be exposed to other cultures before we can begin to appreciate our own. Last summer I took a month long trip to Argentina and was confronted with a piece of Argentinean culture that was quite a rejuvenating experience. This experience combines the cleanliness of a shower, the water pressure of a strong powered garden hose, and the uncertainty of buying groceries at 7-11, The Bidet. This white porcelain water powered throne took my bathroom time to another dimension. The Bidet: Have you ever wondered about how economical, useful, and helpful toilet paper really is? Before taking my first ride on The Bidet that thought had never crossed my mind. Now I often wonder, am I really as clean as I can be? My first impression of The Bidet was that of bewilderment, excitement, and caution. It is amazing how this one bathroom item can bring forth all of those emotions at once! The Bidet has a look all its own. It is a cross between a toilet, drinking fountain, shower, and garden hose. First of all, it almost looks exactly like a regular toilet. Usually the homeowners will get The Bidet to match the porcelain color of the toilet, this makes for a wonderful one two punch for the décor of the bathroom. There are a couple of things that make The Bidet different from the toilet. First, there is no “seat” on The Bidet, it looks like a toilet without the traditional plastic or wood seat on top. Next, there are three knobs on the back of The Bidet, one controls the water pressure and the other two knobs control the hot and cold water. Lastly, The Bidet is not for your initial business, you use it to clean the initial business. The Use: Step 1: You first have to do your business in the toilet, but when you finish don’t wipe with toilet paper. The cleaning will be done by The Bidet. Step 2: As you are finishing your toilet duty you can begin to get your bidet water ready. Be careful at this step. The stream that comes out of the bidet can be kind of strong and spray all over the bathroom and yourself. Start with a weak stream and build up pressure as needed. This is the step you want to get the water temperature for yourself. You don’t want it too hot or too cold. Step 3: It is time to make your way over to The Bidet. Since The Bidet does not have a seat you must use the hover method. You need to hover your bottom over the stream coming from The Bidet. At this point your water temperature should be perfect and now it is time to adjust the stream. This part may be a little difficult. You need to reach behind you a little bit to turn the knob to control the water pressure, don’t worry though a couple of times at this and you will be a pro. Step 4: Now you are in the hover position above the stream with the temperature and pressure at the perfect setting, now is the time to clean up. Now The Bidet can’t clean on its own, it needs a little help from the operator. You will need to move in a front back motion across the stream of water to get full use out of The Bidet. This will assure you of getting as clean as you possibly can. Step 5: I just had my butt sprayed with water now what do I do? If you put your pants right back on after using you will have a wet surprise. You need to make your way back to the toilet and pat yourself dry with a piece of toilet paper. The toilet paper will be used to pat dry not to clean, you should be fully cleaned from The Bidet. This is a basic 5-step process for using The Bidet. You may choose to add from or take away from this 5-step process and that is okay. Each individual will have their own way of using The Bidet. There is no right or wrong when using The Bidet; each person has to come up with their own method of using it. It is a trial and error technique. What else can The Bidet be used for? 1. Foot cleaner 2. Water pick 3. Fill up water balloons 4. Water house plants 5. Take a sponge bath 6. Get out those tough clothing stains 7. Rinse the dishes 8. Torture device for sibling 9. Wash your pets These are just some other uses for The Bidet that I had, but I bet if you put your mind to it you could come up with some yourself! I will never forget my experience in Argentina, especially my first time using The Bidet. It is an eye opening experience to have the opportunity to visit another country and experience a different culture. Though our society as a whole may never accept Sumo Wrestling, Vegemite sandwiches, berets, and The Bidet we still have to be accepting of other cultures’ practices. Just think of the first time someone from another country stayed at a hotel in the U.S. and discovered the vibrating bed, that must have been a shocker! F.Y.I. There are other countries that also use The Bidet, such as France, Scotland, and Germany.  |
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