DEAR ABBY: What do you think about the social acceptability of brushing one's teeth in a public restroom? I'm sure it makes no difference what type of place the restroom is in, but I'm thinking of an informal restaurant –- one where you order food at the counter and carry it on a tray.
I'm concerned about oral health, and I'd like to brush after eating out, but I don't want to offend anyone. -- WONDERING IN ST. PAUL
DEAR WONDERING: Wonder no more. Brushing your teeth in a public restroom is acceptable as long as you make certain that the sink you were using is rinsed perfectly clean afterward.