Etiquette, how to express in Chinese and English want to go to the toilet.

1."go to the can" and "go to the john" are colloquial expressions, go and see one'S aunt is a slang term commonly used in British English.

would like to powder my nose;

I wonder if I could go somewhere.

Answer the call of nature has similarities with the Chinese "three urgents".

May I be execused?

Nature calls me.

Can you spare me a few minutes?

Addendum: Common euphemisms for going to the toilet in English are: "to go to the restroom, to go to the washroom, to use the bathroom, to do one's needs, to wash one's hands, natural necessary, to go somewhere, to answer the call of nature, to ease oneself, to get some fresh air", and so on.

Women can smile and ask, "Can I add some powder?".(Can I have refreshment powder?) You can also use to freshen up, to fix one's face, to powder one's nose, etc.

Excuse me, I want to go (have to go) the wash room (盥洗房)

Some women said: I want to powder my faceI'm going to touch up my makeup.

1."Whare can we find a toilet?"

2. 3. "I want to wash up there,wait for me..."

nature calls.