Would you break the news of forever hold your peace?

Hi Ricko82, A few years ago i was travelling from Bradford to keighley ,as we pulled into the station to disinbark, a young 14 to 15 year old young lady stood up ,i notice where she had been sitting was a patch of blood!The poor young lady was not even aware that she was starting her period`s,i quitely whispered to her and lent her my coat to wrap round her waist untill,she could get to the ladies to sort herself out,when she emerged she asked me to go buy her some towels,and a skirt,which i did,anyway she eventually got herself sorted out and still weeping she gave me a kiss on the cheek and thanked me for helping her.Then only last week i was having a few pint`s in the city pub and who should walk in,the same young lady who`m i had helped some 2 years ago,she even bought me a pint,and introduced me to her "in" friends,we made promises to meet reguarly for a drinks,so i recon me been 51 is not bad to have new friends,all because of an embarrassing momment!

I have encountered such situation and it's nice helping others, informing them something is not good to see at or put them in a more embarrasing situation. I went to her immediately and talk to her in discreet manner not to offend the person and tell the thing. She's very thankful on that day because somebody had noticed it earlier before it becomes a show.

First, it depends on what it is and if the person is male or female. Since I am a female, I don't often feel comfortable telling a man his fly is open. However, I will let another man nearby know and ask him to break the news. If it's a female and her blouse is unbuttoned or her zipper is down or some other such embarassing type of thing, I will generally let her know as discreetly as possible so as not to make a public event of it. I've never come across a man with a bra sticking to his coat so that's never been an issue. I think that as long as one does things with as little publicity to the incident, the other person would appreciate being told. For instance, one of the tenants here at my building let me know that I had a little something hanging from my nose. I was slightly embarassed but was glad that he told me so I wasn't walking around with it there all day. I think it's best to let someone know as long as you do it quietly and without fanfare.

I would tell them. Why let people laugh at them? I doubt if the person will never venture out again. They may be more careful about checking their clothes, though. :)

I would say, tell them. Save them further embarrassment. What if they are going somewhere really important? I am sure that no matter how embarrassed you are to tell them, they will be too embarrassed themselves to have time to think about you. Except maybe to thank you. Think about it. Would you rather walk two blocks down the street with your butt hanging out, or 10 blocks with your butt hanging out? :D