I was just wondering about that, because I have heard some people say that it is rude to announce when you are going to the bathroom.
I think it would be rude to stand up and declare, "Well, everyone I gotta piss! Where's the John?" Anything else similar to that could be included.
But I don't see anything wrong with saying, "Excuse me, I have to use the restroom."
2007-04-04 06:45:09 · 14 answers · asked by I'm Still Here 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Just say you have to take the browns to the super bowl
2007-04-04 08:01:48 · answer #1 · answered by barefoot_always 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Proper etiquette says to say, "Excuse me for a moment." If you are with friends or family in a relaxed setting, just say, "I need to drain my main vein before my bladder splatters!" Just kidding, excuse me for a moment is the proper way. If you don't know where it is, talk to someone you think knows quietly to inquire of it's whereabouts.
2007-04-04 14:44:57 · answer #2 · answered by gigglings 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When there is a break in the conversation just say "excuse me" and leave to do your business. That would be perfectly acceptable.
2007-04-04 14:36:41 · answer #3 · answered by deerogre 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually just 'excuse me for a second' will usually work. Everyone knows you're going to bathroom, you don't need to advertise it.
2007-04-04 14:02:40 · answer #4 · answered by LX V 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
just a s imple statement of "excuse me for a moment" is enough. You do not have to fill in all the details.
2007-04-04 14:34:04 · answer #5 · answered by Pazzionflower 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They'll know where you're going once you excuse yourself and head away from the group.
My sister used to tell my grandmother "too much info!" when she'd announce "I going to tinkle", so she used to say, instead, "I'm going to see a man, about a job."
Weird bit of family history, but kind of amusing.
2007-04-04 14:07:37 · answer #6 · answered by GEEGEE 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think anything more than, "please excuse me for a moment" is too much information for the group to have. You could add "I'll be back in a moment"
2007-04-04 14:20:19 · answer #7 · answered by Carol D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
excuse me, I just have to go places ! be back in a minute!!
everyone knows where your off to !
2007-04-04 15:33:37 · answer #8 · answered by ellierose1422 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just tell people, I gotta go talk to Johnny!
2007-04-04 15:24:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just say 'excuse me'... they will know where you are going!
2007-04-04 13:57:55 · answer #10 · answered by endorable 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋