There are multiple ways to hang a toilet paper roll. Which way is the best? Read about it here!
Hanging a toilet paper roll is a task we often perform carelessly. However, the way we hang our toilet paper roll can say a lot about our personality and character. That's why it's important to take a moment to consider the different ways you can hang a toilet roll and what that says about us. Which way is the best? Read about it here!
How should you hang your toilet paper roll?
There are two ways to hang a toilet paper roll: over and under. Hanging a toilet paper roll over means placing the toilet paper roll with the starting sheet of the roll at the front of the holder. If you hang the toilet roll with the starting sheet of the toilet paper roll at the back of the holder, it's called hanging under. In the first case, the paper rolls towards you, in the second case, the paper rolls away from you.
How should a toilet roll be hung? Hanging the paper roll over is the most common method and is preferred by most people as the correct way. With this method, the toilet paper roll hangs at the front of the holder, making it easier to use. Moreover, it's aesthetically more pleasing and it's easy to see when the roll is almost empty.
Hanging the toilet paper roll under is less common and is often considered incorrect. With this method, the start of the toilet paper roll hangs at the back of the holder, making it less accessible and visible. It's also visually less attractive and it's harder to see when the roll is almost empty.
Despite the clear differences between these two ways of hanging toilet paper, the debate about the correct way to hang a toilet roll has been going on for a long time. A few years ago, the debate about the correct way of hanging flared up again after the illustrations of the toilet paper patent from 1891 went viral. Read more about how toilet paper is made?
In 1891, technical journalist Owen Wilsen filed a patent application for the toilet roll. The illustrations of the toilet roll hanging patent clearly show that the toilet paper is hung over. And if the inventor of toilet paper thinks the roll should be hung over, then surely that debate is closed? You would think so. But even to this day, people are still losing sleep over this issue, and the definitive answer, the question of what is the correct way to hang toilet paper, has still not been found.
What does hanging a toilet paper roll say about your personality?
Whether you believe it or not, the way you hang your toilet paper roll can say a lot about your personality and character. According to surveys - and according to Oprah Winfrey - people who hang their toilet paper roll over are usually more dominant. Those who hang the toilet paper under tend to be more submissive.
Those who hang their toilet paper roll over are generally more assertive, confident, and take charge of their environment. They prefer to be in control and often make quick decisions. They are open to change and often have an organized and structured approach to life.
On the other hand, people who hang their toilet paper roll under are generally more introverted and sensitive. They tend to please others and give up control. They are more likely to choose the path of least resistance and have a more relaxed approach to life.
It's important to note that these characteristics don't apply to all people. Personality is a complex matter and cannot be determined solely by how someone hangs their toilet paper roll. Naturally, there are many other factors that play a role in shaping one's personality. But as described above, hanging a toilet paper roll can still be an indication of someone's personality and character. It's interesting to consider what it says about us and our way of thinking and acting.
In short, hanging a toilet paper roll seems like an insignificant and everyday task, but it can reveal something about our personality and character. Hanging a toilet paper roll over is the most common method and is preferred by those who like to be in control and organized. On the other hand, hanging it under is less common and is preferred by those who are more relaxed and creative.
Whichever method you use, it's important to remain consistent in your choice. Changing the way you hang the toilet roll can be confusing for others. Especially for guests in any environment, and in some households, it can even lead to arguments. It's therefore best to stick to one method and avoid the discussion altogether.
All in all, hanging toilet rolls may seem like a small and insignificant chore, but it does say something about our personality and character. So the next time you hang your toilet roll, take a moment to think about how you want to hang the roll, and what that says about you as a person.
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