I go out to dinner with my bf, we're in our 20's - everytime we go out with friends or when strangers around, it never fails he use these phrases - he swears up and down they are not rude I am just bein uptight! are these phrases considered rude, what is proper way I can tell him to say this w/o sounding too formal... LOL, he's not a slob at all and usually curteous... what is your opinions....
"well, I gotta go hit the head...."
"need to releive myself...."
"going to use the toilet"
"gotta go pee really bad"
2007-09-02 10:28:34 · 25 answers · asked by camillabrightside 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
*wow - i never said it was a major problem, it's just a simple question...
2007-09-02 11:24:28 · update #1
well i gotta go hit the head and i gotta go pee really bad you really shouldnt say in front of company because they may take offense to that. so in a way that is kind of rude.... maybe he could say excuse me, i have to go the restroom.
2007-09-02 10:38:13 · answer #1 · answered by Mrs,Drea 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell him when he is not in your company that it's ok to use these phrases (which I don't think are really rude), and make it clear that when he is around you you don't feel comfortable hearing that. That way you two can reach a compromise. Anyways I've gotta go, I need a p**s!
2007-09-02 17:37:07 · answer #2 · answered by thomasmcthomas 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well around your friends, I guess it's ok. I mean when you gotta go you gotta go. Can't just stand there trying to say something polite. I think they're fine and kinda funny lol. I think a simple "excuse me" or "Be right back" is fine too.
2007-09-02 17:41:48 · answer #3 · answered by m○○♥m○○ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Er, I don't really see the problem with those phrases, especially since it's around friends and you're in your 20's. I can understand if you are around your parents or at a formal event, but at regular social events, what's the big deal? It's a silly thing to get upset over.
2007-09-02 18:00:51 · answer #4 · answered by Melissa 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I haven't heard the first one before, but I don't think the 2nd and 3rd sounds too informal for friends.
The last one, maybe, depending on how close the friends are.
If you really really want an alternative maybe saying "I've got to use the bathroom" is better because it doesn't refer to the toilet itself?
Or "the little boys room". Informal, but not crude.
2007-09-02 17:43:52 · answer #5 · answered by guest 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What the heck is wrong with "I'm going to the toilet. Toilet is a perfectly respectable word, no different from 'washroom'. Or simply say "Well, excuse me, I'll be back in a few minutes". Who is so dumb that they're going to ask "Oh, where are ya going?"
2007-09-02 17:35:09 · answer #6 · answered by sharmel 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The word toilet is used in many countries. They do not use bathroom. Some use water closet. If he just quietly excused himself he would be fine.
2007-09-02 17:47:12 · answer #7 · answered by travelguruette 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard the first one, but I think those can come across a bit crude, especially the last one (by specifically mentioning "pee").
I'd just use "excuse me, nature calls" or "excuse me, i need the restroom". I wouldn't mention specifically what bodily function I needed to perform. :P
2007-09-02 17:34:55 · answer #8 · answered by Kate the Irate 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
There are more polite ways to say it. At least he doesn't say "drain the lizard". I'd suggest he just say "Excuse me for a moment. I'll be right back". . Cause he certainly can't say he needs to "freshen up" or "powder his nose".
2007-09-02 17:48:43 · answer #9 · answered by Serena 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about using "Nature calls" , it sounds less "rude" because youre not directly referring to what your gonna do, even though its clear enough that your going to use the toilet.
2007-09-02 17:35:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋