PSA: For maximum hygiene, close the lid BEFORE you flush.

Flushing after closing the lid is actually hygienic.

Plus if you drop anything in the bathroom and the lid is up it's ending up in the toilet, learned that one morning when I was about to brush my teeth, that's when I became a dedicated kid closer

I always flush with the lid down. Keeps less in the air.

Plus, it’s more mysterious and potentially surprising.

If you don't shut the lid before you flush it sends poopoo peee particles flying around the bathroom onto your toothbrush

I close the lid because otherwise my cat will drink out of the toilet

Seat AND lid go down, always, no exceptions. Other than having a fundamental redesign of the entire structure, this is the only correct solution.

I truly don't understand how this is a thing at all... Takes less than a second to open the lid, why would you not close it by default?

Just automate it and get a Japanese Bidet that opens and closes automatically. Problem solved.

Get one of those non-slamming lids and it's too easy to knock if down while flushing. It's half closed as you leave the room.

Only at 25 I have learned I am supposed to close the lid, no one ever said anything about that before in my life. Now I am always doing it.

This is how I needed this dilemma explained to me.

You also are allowed to flush when you put the toilet seat down, as is evidenced in the diagram.

Yes I always leave it closed if it has a tank

Not humour, just facts.

Best reason to close the lid: The things you do in the toilet smell. Lid keeps the smells from spreading.

Chair height, elongated bowl for the win.

Real pros streamline and take off the seat and lid altogether.