The Squat Pot: The Chinese way of using a toilet

When you go to the bathroom in China, you usually see one of two options.  You have the classic western model or you have what we call a squat pot.  I have been lucky, but I have had to use it on occasion.  My daughter had to use it once.  She said the next time she goes to China, she's just going to pee in her pants.  She says it will be the same as using the squat pot.  If you look at it, you can sort of see why they use it.  Your body does not touch it, so it would be good in that sense.  If you are not used to it, you could end up falling in it or just losing your balance and spraying everything.  My prescription for this is to watch what you eat, before going out.  Stay away from greasy foods and lots of liquids.  Being a male, liquids are not as much a problem.  Another thing, the bathrooms usually smell bad, especially in some of the park restrooms.