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Bookmark or Share- Origin of going "number 1" or "number 2" in the bathroomThis site mentions an old school room signal that children would use to ask to go to the restroom (holding up 1 or 2 fingers). But then a post further down claims that is just an urban legend and explains why it is unlikely to be the origin.
- etymology - Why is a bathroom sometimes called a "john"? - English ...The straight dope has an answer to this question printed in 1985. The origins of referring to the outhouse as "john" or "jake" evidently goes back to the 16th-century.
- "Washroom", "restroom", "bathroom", "lavatory", "toilet" or "toilet room"I've always been confused by the terms washroom, restroom, bathroom, lavatory, toilet and toilet room.My impression is that Canadians would rather say washroom while Americans would probably say bathroom or Saint John's in the same situation.
- word usage - Which to use, 'washroom' or 'restroom'? - English Language ...In the U.S. -- at least the places I've lived -- "bathroom" and "restroom" are the conventional terms. Yes, they're euphemisms, we say "bathroom" even if there is no bath tub and "restroom" even though there is rarely a convenient place to rest. "Washroom" would be understood but I think is rather out of date. "Powder room" is definitely out of ...
- "Toilet", "lavatory" or "loo" for polite societyWe don't tend to use "restroom" in the UK, but, again, most people will understand you. Other euphemisms for toilet in the UK, that are used in polite society, include. Male toilets. Gents (as in gentlemen's) Mens; Little boys' room; Female toilets. Ladies; Little girls' room; Toilets. WC (water closet) and somethings I've only heard from my ...
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