The most frequently asked question by a Hong Kong student during the English lesson is probably: "May I go to toilet? / I want to go to toilet...." --- clearly not appropriate! What should they say?
2006-10-13 03:02:24 · 9 answers · asked by Godsreallycool 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
Is there no Chinese word for restroom? Maybe they could say "May I be excused?" Are you the teacher or a student? I like your screen name, by the way.
2006-10-13 03:11:56 · answer #1 · answered by TV Bug 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-21 22:44:06 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In American English:
"May I use/go to the restroom?"
"May I use the bathroom?"
I think some English-speaking countries do actually call the whole room the toilets.
2006-10-13 03:10:54 · answer #3 · answered by sarcastro1976 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What happened to the word "lavatory"? That was considered the most polite and non-gross, back in MY day! Someone might also try getting a translator or a Cantonese-English dictionary. Where's the teacher in all this?
2006-10-13 03:40:09 · answer #4 · answered by Gwynneth Of Olwen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your English lesson is under an hour, go before or after class. If you have to go, ask to go to the Mens or Ladies room, but going in the middle of class is considered slightly rude.
2006-10-13 03:07:19 · answer #5 · answered by Big Blair 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
May I be excused. Restroom is assumed. If the person granting the permission asks, reply Restroom.
2006-10-13 03:41:28 · answer #6 · answered by jgbarber65 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
May I use the toilet.
May I use the facilities.
2006-10-13 03:09:15 · answer #7 · answered by Grev 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
May I go to the necessary room?
2006-10-13 03:05:04 · answer #8 · answered by curiouscat 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
can i go to the toilet please?
2006-10-13 03:10:34 · answer #9 · answered by Priyanka N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋