29 APRIL 2000, Page 25

Loo role reversal

From Mr Alastair Craig Sir: Regarding Jasper Gerard's article (Absolutely potty', 22 April), as a tea planter of many years' experience among the Tamils of south India, I have to tell you that the men do it in the squatting position, while the women stand up.

Alastair Craig

eraig@folkestone .u-net.com