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 #4: You Don't Have to Wait as Long
Another advantage of those kind of bathroom doors is that it's much easier to discern whether a bathroom stall is occupied or not. In some cases, this can lead to shorter waiting times (which is especially important when it comes to women's bathrooms!).