How do you tell someone that:

Hi littlefranciscan! Those two incidences had also happened to me before. I was in a mall and a lady who just came from the toilet has her skirt tucked in under her undies and everyone was staring, I hurriedly followed her and cover her and told her, "excus me ma'am, your skirt.." , she was so embarrassed but uttered thanks more than a few times. I guess, it will be more embarrassing for that lady to just let her walk around the mall with her skirt all hiked up. And once, my husband and i were doing our shopping and i suddenly noticed his zip was not up, I stood infront of him and hugged him and whispered, "sweetie, your zip." Take care and have a nice day. :)

I think these are certain things that you shouldnot feel shy to tell.you just dont have to feel what the other person would feel,infact she would be thankful to you for such an act .but one thing is there,that is you shouldnot shout it in public.otherwise i think it would be advisable ot tell the thing rather than feeling shy.

I would tell them. they'd be so embarrassed if they found out much later and think about how many other people would have seen them.If it's someone I know, I will definitely tell them...and make sure no one else saw. But if it's astranger, well...it depends...on how I feel then and if I am confortable tellig them. If it's a woman, I might gesture to let them know and if it's a man, I might send my son to tell him.

I usually tap them on the shoulder and tell them quietly that their skirt is caught up. I have had the same thing happen to me and really it is more embarrassing for anyone when no one tells them and they walk out in the middle of the room or down the aisle of the church and find that everyone can see part of their underpants. They are not going to look offended and shout at you, "how dare you speak to me," are they? And certainly, you are not going to shout at them and tell everyone in the washroom that they are wearing whatever underwear they have on, are you?

I just say, excuse me, you may want to check your skirt. On my boyfriend or another guy that I know, i just say xyzpdq, and around here they know what that means and take care of it... As for men I don't know, I try desperately not to look, or will tell someone I know that knows him personally to tell him... I'm a bit too shy to reveal that I caught a look at a guy's private areas (though sometimes ya can't help it if the unzipped status is rather obvious! Once we had a male friend who decided to wear real shorty-shorts. So short that we couldn't help but notice that a significant portion of his anatomy was hanging out one leg! We were all rather embarassed so we drew straws on telling him (I didn't draw the short one thankfully!). He was grateful that he was told, though I don't think he was made aware that we ALL noticed...

Well, there are times that we have to do something to save them for more embarrassment. You could simply tell them about it. and go in your way if you feel embarrassed. Me, although I am shy, I still take the courage to do what I have to do, because I feel a lot guilty not doing anything about it.

hi Franciscan, you only have to tell the truth: "Excusme madame, your dress is caught on your stockings!... and naturally I thought you might not know". She will then say "Oh my God! thank you..." and her face will turn apple red. (as she walks away, I would think to myself, wow she had nice legs and expensive underwear too...) ;) -Cliff

Well you have one of three choices. Come up with something that will be non critical and walk up to them and tell them or just let it go. There is a third choice and that is to tell someone your with that you know will tell them. A suggestion as to what to say may be " pardon me but...." and the just look at the problem then back at them. When they get it just say your sorry but you thought they would like to know. Yes that is embarrassing for both but if done right it will be fine.

well my feelings about the subject are easy, like i tell everyone in my house..if you make sure i dont look like an idiot, i will make sure you dont lol! ive told a man or two that his zipper was down, i just walked up to him, smiled nicely and said you need to check your zipper, winked at him and walked away. he smiled and blushed by stammered thankyou as i left lol! ive had to tell my dad numerous times to check his zipper, he gets embarassed and walks away real quick but i KNOW he would rather be embarassed at home than spend hours at work walking around like that. same for me for that matter..its MUCH easier to be embarassed for a couple minutes cause someone just told you..than to get home from a day out and realize your butt as been showing the entire time! lol! just walk up to them and as descreet as possible say "excuse me, but your skirt is stuck in your pantyhose/you need to check your zipper" if its a man i would just leave at that point, but for a woman i would stand in front of her and at least attempt to block the "view" while she fixed it. they are always grateful, a bit embarrassed sure, but thats gonna happen no matter what, better to be a bit embarassed then abosolutly mortified getting to the car and realizing you've just walked the length of the mall with your panties showing and nobody said a thing lol!!

I pretty straight forward on this matter. I had told a gal/guy that her/his zip propably is spoilt that slip down. So, they may/may not be so embarrassed.

I dont have this problem but my daughter does to the point that she gets scamed by people. Shes to careful of others feelings. I see it as a great thing and a bad thing.

Well i would just move close by their side and tell them in a really low voice that way it doesnt draw attention,and just act like somthing similar has happend to you so they dont feel so stupid...Or write it on a peice of paper and hand it to them. that way ur not saying it to them and not drawing any attention.

I'm prettymuch the same as you. Usually i'll say "Excuse Me sir/mam" and then do motion as to what i am then referring to. Unfortunately, most don't end up understanding my "hand motion language" and i end up just drawing more people's attention to the situation. lol

I think that it's important to show that you genuinely care which is the very reason why you're being upfront about it. It's how you say it. I am kind of like that, you know, not very open about saying things especially if you're not sure that it would come out offensive or downright insulting. I usually say it in a gently spoken manner and straightforward and as much as possible in a corner where there's just me and him/her. I know, that, personally I would appreciate it if someone would be kind enough to tell what is wrong with me. It all depends in how you say it and where.

I could not stand a cite or situation wherein a person is in humiliating state, so I tell the person right away - but in private. because i wanted someone to do the same on me when i will be put on the same situation again. I will not let others be a laughing stuff because I don't want it either.