Excuse Me, Where is the Toilet?

The ranting (or commentary on cultural and linguistic differences) continues...

If nature is calling, asking for the restroom or the washroom will just receive confused looks from the askee. If you are looking to relieve yourself, better just ask for the toilet. Excuse me, where is the toilet? Now to me that just seems brash. It's as if I am asking where the actual fixture which I need to use. Somewhat rude and crude, if you ask me. But that's the Australians for you, direct and to the point. Why use a euphemism when you can cut right to the chase?