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Someone knocks on your bathroom stall, what’s the best response

Best Response When Someone Knocks on Your Bathroom Stall

Clear, Polite, and Immediate

Clear, Polite, and Reassuring Response

Responding to a Knock on a Bathroom Stall

Quick, Polite Responses When Someone Knocks on Your Bathroom Stall

Why Say “Occupied—Need a Minute!”

Why “Occupied—will be out in a moment” Works

Why Say “Occupied—Please Wait”

Why “Not occupied” (or simply open the door) is best

Why “Occupied but okay—give me 30 seconds” Works

Best Response When Someone Knocks on Your Bathroom Stall

Against a Standardized “Best Response” for Stall Knocks

Contextual Variability — Why Your Response Depends on the Situation

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