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I wrongly assumed that someone would ask me between sessions if I needed to use the rest room.

Perhaps I'm misunderstanding the local culture but in the countries I've lived this strikes me as a complaint valid only for a child. When adults need to use the restroom, they make their apologies, ask where the restroom is and go.

That aside, why would someone ask someone else if they need to use the restroom anyway? It's rude and isn't their business. If you think someone's being timid and really does need a break, it's more common to ask if they want to "take a break" rather than asking flat out if they need to go potty.




In a lot of places having a visitor wandering the halls looking for a bathroom wouldn't be appreciated


Hence the "ask where the restroom is" part. Though the most relevant part of the point is that whether you're escorted or not, the person who needs the restroom is the one who asks to go.




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