Why do people point to their wrist when asking for the time, but don't point to their crotch when they ask where the bathroom is?
2007-10-03 08:34:25 · 7 answers · asked by phoenixxgrey 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
A watch displays time. The crotch is dual purpose, it's best for there not to be a doubt whether there's an offer implied or an emergency about to happen.
2007-10-04 10:38:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps because pointing to the wrist is acentuating the fact that one does not have a watch. If they are asking for the restroom, it's pretty apparent that they do have the apparatus necessary and also are in a desire to relieve themselves.
2007-10-03 17:27:58 · answer #2 · answered by JenV 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Little kids grab their crotches when they need to "go"
But since we're grown-ups on this forum, and have learned that discussing voiding is considered a very private topic, we can simply ask where the wash-room is and then excuse ourselves.
Isn't adulthood nice?
2007-10-03 15:40:47 · answer #3 · answered by Barbara B 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Because a watch tells you the time. Your crotch is not a compass. :)
2007-10-05 13:41:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question that has been asked many times.
2007-10-03 22:43:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because as adults you know what is appropriate and not. Why don't you go ahead and test out your own theory.
2007-10-03 15:51:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
um...maybe since it's inappropriate? Sicko.
2007-10-03 15:41:35 · answer #7 · answered by koreanflash33 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋