The Polite Way to Pee > > During one of her daily classes a teacher trying to teach good manners, > > asked her students the following question: > > "Michael, if you were on a date having dinner with a nice young lady, > > how would you tell her that you have to go to the bathroom?" > > Michael said, "Just a minute I have to go pee." The teacher responded by > > saying, "That would be rude and impolite. > > What about you Peter, how would you say it?" > > Peter said, "I am sorry, but I really need to go to the bathroom. I'll >be > > right back." "That's better, but it's still not very nice to say the >word > > bathroom at the dinner table. And you, Joseph, can you use your brain >for > > once and show us your good manners?" > > "I would say: Darling, may I please be excused for a moment? I have to > > shake hands with a very dear friend of mine, > > whom I hope you'll get to meet after dinner." The teacher fainted.