I think that "urinal etiquette" is total hogwash. It's okay to use an urinal next to one that another boy/man is using, it's okay to talk to another person in the same washroom, and it's okay for guys to go to the bathroom in groups like girls do. I dislike the fact that some boys value so-called "guy code" over friendships, and refuse to interact with anyone else while using the bathroom.

Picture this: Adam leaves his class to go to the bathroom. About a second...