The request comes in many varieties, though. Sometimes the speaker uses that exact phrase, but sometimes they use an alternate word to designate the room they're looking for. Occasionally I have to really think about what the person is looking for (especially if they speak with a heavy accent or use an unfamiliar label for the room).
In my meanderings through the Internet the other day I came across a fun article called 101 Names for a Toilet. Scrolling through the list, I was amazed to find out I've been asked about twenty of them:
Can, Commode, Facilities, Head, John, Latrine, Lavatory, Little Boys Room, Little Girls Room, Loo, Potty, Powder Room, Restroom, Toilet, The Gents, The Ladies, Wash Room, Water ClosetFive years ago today: Talk Is Cheap
When you deal with the public, it can be very amusing and entertaining.
ReplyDeleteIt's a never-ending source of entertainment :-)
DeleteAdd to your list, dunny for Australia, choo for Kenya, and WC for Scotland.
ReplyDeleteI've heard of the WC, but the other two are new to me!
DeleteKenya is a British colony so I think choo is their take of loo.
Deleteoh funny, who knew there were so many names!
ReplyDeleteA coworker used to always ask where the bathroom was in Spanish, even though his first language is not Spanish.
ReplyDeleteToo funny!
DeleteLol. I am sure after a few days you have heard them all.
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