WTF Do People Do In The Bathroom?

More specifically in the shitter!
I just went to the restroom here, in my department, and noticed that one of the stall doors was closed and a foot with flip-flops (and socks! must be American) was visible at the bottom. But no sound whatsoever. I relieved myself, happily, and still, not a sound. No newspaper rustling, no coughing, no wiping sounds.... silence. I don't particularly enjoy sitting on the toilet, if I want to read something I shit and then go sit or lie down comfortably. Why would I want to read something while sitting on porcelain or plastic with my ass through a hole??? It really isn't the most comfortable place.... am I in the minority????