In much of the former British empire (e.g., Canada, India) the standard term is still "washroom".
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Replying to @sTeamTraen @rogierK and
I'm from an ex colony. But we thankfully maintained our own language.
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I quite like "washroom". It's fundamentally the same level of euphemism as "toilet" or "lavatory".
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Replying to @sTeamTraen @o_guest and
Even "bathroom" is better than "restroom", though. THERE IS NO COUCH IN THERE.
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Replying to @sTeamTraen @rogierK and
I guess you rest psychologically after you empty your bladder.
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Indeed, in what used to be called the "house of easement". It's euphemisms all the way down, apparently.
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Replying to @sTeamTraen @rogierK and
My culture actually has documented obsession with poo and specifically coprophagia. The British were very confused. I've read stuff from the
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Replying to @o_guest @sTeamTraen and
1850s or do where they describe their confusion.
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Replying to @o_guest @sTeamTraen and
I'm quite impressed and feel semi-responsible that this conversation ended up here :)
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Replying to @rogierK @sTeamTraen and
I think it's all me, I mentioned toilets. And it's not the first time. My culture is strong.
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I've had conversations with people I just met at work that have gone this way. I'm just bad.
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