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07/30/2009 08:27:50 PM · #26 |
| Depends on whether he gives it a shake when I'm done. |
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07/30/2009 08:35:56 PM · #27 |
Originally posted by ambaker:
Some of us use Lavatory. That is what I was taught as a child, as the polite name. Now people tend towards rest room or bathroom.
Why, well my very proper grandmother (from England) told me that toilet, was impolite and crewd. WC I I've seen in books, never seemed popular here plus too long. Too many sylables. Does not flow off the tongue easily. Loo, I don't know why we didn't go with that. Short, sweet, and sounds cool too. Though we have a bird called the Loon. Maybe too close. Public convenience, is way too long.
Bathroom is popular because we also usually bathe in that room, but not at the same time the other mode is in use. |
As long as we're on the subject, why don't we just call it the Thomas Crapper after the person who did so much to make this device serviceable, so to speak.
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07/30/2009 08:50:32 PM · #28 |
Originally posted by sfalice:
Originally posted by ambaker:
Some of us use Lavatory. That is what I was taught as a child, as the polite name. Now people tend towards rest room or bathroom.
Why, well my very proper grandmother (from England) told me that toilet, was impolite and crewd. WC I I've seen in books, never seemed popular here plus too long. Too many sylables. Does not flow off the tongue easily. Loo, I don't know why we didn't go with that. Short, sweet, and sounds cool too. Though we have a bird called the Loon. Maybe too close. Public convenience, is way too long.
Bathroom is popular because we also usually bathe in that room, but not at the same time the other mode is in use. |
As long as we're on the subject, why don't we just call it the Thomas Crapper after the person who did so much to make this device serviceable, so to speak. |
I just refer to it as "The Head" |
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07/30/2009 09:27:43 PM · #29 |
Originally posted by Spazmo99:
I just refer to it as "The Head" |
Well, yeah, but you've been a sailor.
:-))
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07/30/2009 10:57:42 PM · #30 |
Originally posted by SaraR:
Just out of interest, why do Americans call a loo/lavatory/toilet/public convenience/WC a 'bathroom' or a 'restroom'? |
I don't know. "Bathroom" makes sense in that you can sometimes take baths in the same room...I guess
Why the heck do they call it a loo over yonder?
I think it's all just a permanent fear of being impolite and admitting we go to that room to crap, pee, or scrub ourselves. Hooray for euphemisms and the removal of reality.
ETA: Bathroom attendants sorta weird me out. The idea of somebody just hanging out in there perpetually is odd. I can only imagine what makes for a good day
"Well, honey, everybody tipped well, and on top of that, only around 4 people took smelly craps!"
Message edited by author 2009-07-30 22:59:56. |
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07/30/2009 11:19:24 PM · #31 |
| In Dallas you find them in all the club restroom/bathroom/loo/crapper/bif...and I find it weird! Never had seen it before moving here! |
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07/31/2009 01:47:20 AM · #32 |
I wasn't meaning in houses, rather, in public places like pubs and restaurants, or the public ones provided by councils - presumably you don't have beds and baths in these over the pond? Yet in films, at any rate, these are still referred to as restrooms or bathrooms. I guess in England, in public places, most people would say they were 'just off to the Ladies' (or Gents) or more likely, 'just off for a pee' (interestingly though, you would be unlikely to announce you were off for a crap)! Confusing!
 ambaker - I agree with your grandmother, WC and toilet are naff and a little vulgar; loo is the word I was brought up to use.
Message edited by author 2009-07-31 01:50:46. |
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07/31/2009 01:51:11 AM · #33 |
Originally posted by spiritualspatula:
ETA: Bathroom attendants sorta weird me out. The idea of somebody just hanging out in there perpetually is odd. I can only imagine what makes for a good day
"Well, honey, everybody tipped well, and on top of that, only around 4 people took smelly craps!" |
LOL! |
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07/31/2009 04:44:01 AM · #34 |
Originally posted by SaraR:
...I guess in England, in public places, most people would say they were 'just off to the Ladies' (or Gents) or more likely, 'just off for a pee' (interestingly though, you would be unlikely to announce you were off for a crap)! Confusing! |
I like to say "I've got to go talk to a guy about a horse." I'm not entirely sure where I remember picking that up for the first time, but it seems to be just unknown or unusual enough it always confuses people. Which I like. :P
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07/31/2009 09:23:38 AM · #35 |
Originally posted by cdrice:
Originally posted by SaraR:
...I guess in England, in public places, most people would say they were 'just off to the Ladies' (or Gents) or more likely, 'just off for a pee' (interestingly though, you would be unlikely to announce you were off for a crap)! Confusing! |
I like to say "I've got to go talk to a guy about a horse." I'm not entirely sure where I remember picking that up for the first time, but it seems to be just unknown or unusual enough it always confuses people. Which I like. :P |
Or I use - 'off to see a man about a dog', dont know where it all came from but similar to yours. Also there is the cockney rhyming slang.
Just off for a ... Pony and Trap, Gypsies Kiss, Tom Tit... to name a few !
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07/31/2009 09:35:47 AM · #36 |
Originally posted by Bear_Music:
Originally posted by Blue Moon:
I've never seen them in the USA. |
Many high-end golf clubs have them...
R. |
High end golf clubs? I'm trying to figure that one out. Is it the one iron or the seven iron? The driver or the 5 wood? Putter? Wedge? hmmm...
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07/31/2009 09:38:02 AM · #37 |
Nothing, they are wierd........lol but something is wrong with taking a leak with some old dude behind you standing there by the sink....lol
lol so nothing at all...
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07/31/2009 09:39:42 AM · #38 |
Originally posted by digitalpins:
Nothing, they are wierd........lol but something is wrong with taking a leak with some old dude behind you standing there by the sink....lol
lol so nothing at all... |
young, old... it's creepy all around.
I can dispense my own damn soap, thank you very much. |
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07/31/2009 09:54:27 AM · #39 |
| During some of my travels in Europe, Czech Republic and Germany in particular, there were often attendants in the rest room. It was quite disconcerting the first time that I turned around and noticed a woman cleaning the restroom. There's usually a plate available for the tips. I do have to say that the restrooms were very clean. |
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07/31/2009 09:57:24 AM · #40 |
ok...I googled it...and this makes a little sense
according to Wikipedia
"A restroom attendant, or bathroom attendant, is a housekeeper for a public toilet. They maintain and clean the facilities, ensuring that toilet paper, soap, paper towels, and other necessary items are kept stocked. Some bathroom attendants also provide services to the patrons, and keep good order by preventing drug-taking and fights."
the last bit seems to make the most sense to me especially in Dallas in the Clubs....
And BTW our family calls it the "whoo - whoo"...cause when we have to go..."whoo - whoo get out'a my way"...and no one around you knows what your talking about...it is something my niece/sister started years ago... |
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07/31/2009 10:38:32 AM · #41 |
I have been to some high end places that had them.
Oddly enough, though, I'm most familiar with them being at the NC Mountain State Fair. :P I guess with the large crowds going through, they just make sure everything stays clean and stocked. Don't know that they've ever done anything "special" for me, but there is still a tip jar at the door. |
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07/31/2009 10:52:31 AM · #42 |
I've been known to say the following when I need to use the restroom/bathroom/loo/toilet/etc/etc/etc/:
"Nature's calling and the answering machine is broken." |
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07/31/2009 10:56:38 AM · #43 |
Originally posted by NathanW:
I've been known to say the following when I need to use the restroom/bathroom/loo/toilet/etc/etc/etc/:
"Nature's calling and the answering machine is broken." |
"My teeth are floating."
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07/31/2009 12:11:34 PM · #44 |
Originally posted by SaraR:
(interestingly though, you would be unlikely to announce you were off for a crap)! |
My 4yo son usually announces that on my behalf. Loudly.
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07/31/2009 01:42:04 PM · #45 |
Originally posted by SaraR:
I wasn't meaning in houses, rather, in public places like pubs and restaurants, or the public ones provided by councils - presumably you don't have beds and baths in these over the pond? Yet in films, at any rate, these are still referred to as restrooms or bathrooms... |
It's the same thing with a Washroom. You aren't likely to "wash" yourself in a public restroom nor are we likely to take a "bath" in one or even take a "rest" (although some do have couches in there for the women). It's just what it's called I guess.
As for my generation, we just say "I need to pee" and when we need to go #2, we are more likely to use the polite term "I need to go to the bathroom(...NOW)." We usually don't mention having to poop unless it is among close friends, which is weird I know, but it's funny.
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07/31/2009 01:45:09 PM · #46 |
Euphemisms such as "I've got to see a man about a horse" have been around for hundreds of years. I love that they linger in the common vernacular.
As to the original question, yeah, they are annoying, but I always feel compelled to tip. In a nice club, I'll tip the attendent a dollar on my first trip to the restroom. If I have to go back again the same night, I'll tip a quarter or nothing on return trips.
And shoulder rubs while taking a whiz? I don't think I could go in that situation!
EDIT: In public groups, I usually just say "Excuse me a minute" (or something similar) without broadcasting my destination. I don't feel it's necessary to announce where I'm going as people can figure it out without too much thought.
Message edited by author 2009-07-31 13:47:49. |
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07/31/2009 02:00:41 PM · #47 |
| Most of the clubs / bars down here in palm beach have attendants at night. I've never used any of their spread of colognes or breath savers, but I have tipped a few of them on my waya out. What's funny is how often people will go out of there way to avoid washing their hands so they don't have to tip. |
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07/31/2009 02:56:27 PM · #48 |
Originally posted by totaldis:
Most of the clubs / bars down here in palm beach have attendants at night. I've never used any of their spread of colognes or breath savers, but I have tipped a few of them on my waya out. What's funny is how often people will go out of there way to avoid washing their hands so they don't have to tip. |
TMI - gross, lol...and then you have to touch the same door handle!! :P
Originally posted by Blue Moon:
As for my generation, we just say "I need to pee" and when we need to go #2, we are more likely to use the polite term "I need to go to the bathroom(...NOW)." We usually don't mention having to poop unless it is among close friends, which is weird I know, but it's funny. |
We're all friends here (apparently)....rofl!
Somewhat off topic: We say "tee-lolly" when you have to go. No clue WHERE that one came from, but sounds better than "I have to pee", lol! |
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07/31/2009 02:59:36 PM · #49 |
| My grandmother taught me that "excuse me please" was more than enough information when leaveing to TCB. |
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07/31/2009 03:24:27 PM · #50 |
| A lot of the public toilets in Germany have attendants - their role is primarily to keep the place clean and orderly, and I suspect their presence prevents vandalism and the like. The gender of the attendant does not necessarily match that of the toilet. You will find women in the men's room and men in the women's room, and no one thinks a thing of it. |
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