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, little Johnny, 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.