Signs are meant to be read and followed. Imagine working in a store where the restroom is out of order, and you have a sign on the door stating that it’s out of order. What would you do if a customer ...
MSN: Employee Put A Large Sign On The Bathroom Door That It’s “Out Of Order,” But A Customer Still Went In And Complained That It’s Not Working
Employee Put A Large Sign On The Bathroom Door That It’s “Out Of Order,” But A Customer Still Went In And Complained That It’s Not Working
I have a specific question: Are Americans more inclined to use "bathroom" or "restroom" about a bathroom/restroom with several sinks and stalls in a company building?
Usually we don't label the bathrooms with "restroom" or "bathroom" either. it's normally labeled with the word "men" or "women" and an accompanying stick figure representation of the gender. I wouldn't say it's unacceptable, but if you asked someone where their comfort room was, they'd probably ask what you're talking about (if they're American).
Womens Restroom, Mens Restroom (signs on doors that say WOMENS and MENS) — wrong!!! Womens Issues, Womens Lib, etc. Do not let these mistakes that other people make confuse or distract you. They are WRONG. Usually these errors occur because people never learned the difference between plurals and possessives. Woman is singular. Man is singular.