Two other countries separated by a common language

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> Doesn't anyone ask for the "Men's Room" ...

Probably does not translate well (eg, "salle d'hommes"?)
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From: Chris F Waigl
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Sent: Oct 1, 2007 8:38 AM
Subject: Re: [ADS-L] Two other countries separated by a common language

Joel S. Berson wrote:
> Doesn't anyone ask for the "Men's Room" or
> "Ladies' Room" for public facilities any
> more?  It's what I see on the doors in the U.S.
>
> Joel

Asking for the "Gents'" or the "Ladys'" is pretty common here in
England. I just don't seem to have picked up the habit.

Chris Waigl

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