英語で雑談！Kevin’s English Room Podcast Nature Call =トイレに行く、知ってた！？
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Jul 10, 2020 Delve into the hilarious nuances of restroom terminology! Discover the difference between 'toilet,' 'restroom,' and 'bathroom.' Learn polite phrases to use during formal dinners when nature calls. Enjoy a discussion about Japanese euphemisms for sneaking away, and understand why 'number one' and 'number two' are commonly used phrases. Kevin and Yamaha even share alternative terms like 'lavatory' and 'the John,' adding a touch of humor while exploring this everyday topic.
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Toilet vs Bathroom/Restroom
- Kevin explains 'toilet' usually means the fixture itself, not the whole room.
- Yamaha and Kevin agree 'bathroom' and 'restroom' refer to the room or area containing the toilet.
Choose Polite Terms For Public Settings
- Use 'restroom' or 'bathroom' to excuse yourself politely in public or at a restaurant.
- Avoid crude words like 'shit' during formal situations and prefer neutral terms like 'restroom'.
Excusing Yourself At A Fancy Dinner
- Yamaha asks how to excuse himself during a fancy French dinner to go to the toilet and practices polite phrasing.
- Kevin suggests 'excuse me, I will go to the restroom' and considers 'lavatory' for more formality.