encounter it in hotels, train stations, airports, restaurants, and other public places.
Because the abbreviation is short and easy to recognize, it has survived even though most people no longer use the full phrase “water closet” in everyday conversation.
And What About the Toilet Icons?
The familiar male and female restroom figures serve a slightly different purpose.
Instead of relying on language, simple pictograms allow people to understand the sign regardless of what language they speak.
That’s particularly useful in airports, tourist destinations, and other international locations. The combination of
