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Rajib Shaha Posted 14 years ago
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Hi, which is the appropriate word for washroom if I want to ask for direction to a total stranger? Toilet/ Loo/ Restroom/ Men's room/ Lavatory/ Bathroom?
  

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In the US, it's usually told as 'restroom'. However, you can also describe it by saying washroom. Thanks.

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  • In the US, it's usually told as 'restroom'.
  • However, you can also describe it by saying washroom.
  • Thanks.
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In the US, it's usually told as 'restroom'. However, you can also describe it by saying washroom.

Thanks.
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I believe that 'toilet' is the most universal term among those you provided.
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Hi,
I would use toilet (1), bathroom (2) or restroom (3). If it is a complete stranger, I would use toilet only.

Loo - Mainly used in British English. People who are not familiar with it might be confused.
Men's room (BrE: the gents) - Appropriate when you are referring to a toilet used by men or boys only.
Women's room (BrE: the ladies) -
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