Why Do Public Bathroom Stalls Have Gaps?
You thought this is an intern's fault? Nope! There are practical reasons why public bathroom stalls don't go all the way to the floor and have gaps:
Reason #2: Protection Against Misuse
Another reasoning behind designing public bathroom stalls like this is making feel people a little bit observed. Exactly because parts of you (usually your feet) can be seen by others, you're less likely to vandalize or do something forbidden while you're locked inside the bathroom stall.