Well, since everyone understands English when it is used in a loud tone of voice, you should just scream at the top of your lungs "Where is the bloody loo?"

Yes the above post makes a good point. You must remember that is only Americans that refer to the toilet as the bathroom. If you ask for a bathroom in other countries then that is what you will be pointed to - a room that you can take a bath in. There may or may not be a place to peepee or whatever in that room. Now, if you want to relieve yourself, you better be asking for whatever the local phrase is for a toilet. Remember, bathroom does not equal toilet (unless you want to pee in the tub or shower).

Dear "Ask Correctly,"<BR>LOL Excellent point! I had a funny conversation with an Italian on this topic - why do we call it the bathroom if there's no bath. He asked what we call it when you're out camping and you have to pee in the woods. I said we still say "I have to go to the bathroom." Or a baby wearing a diaper, we still say "Looks (smells) like Junior went to the bathroom." Americans and our polite euphemisms!

Dov'e bac'ousa.

Nancy -- just a warning. I also thought this would be a handy phrase to learn (in Spanish, of course) when we went to Spain. The problem comes when they answer you back!! You won't be able to understand the directions! Take it from me, it might be best to learn to ask whether the person speaks English and then ask for the bathroom in English.

Where can I take a BIG SHIT?