Should you tell a complete stranger their clothing label is sticking up?

Question

When on public transport, or when stood in a queue, it really grates on me that their label is sticking up on their neck. Would you/should you tell them? Not everyone wants to know the washing instructions or the size of the person.

Answer 1

Sure... it's called being polite.
I'm sure you'd want to be informed too if it were you.

Answer 2

For questions like that, the "Golden Rule" is good to remember. What would you want someone to do if it were you? Do it pleasantly with the attitude of saving the person some embarrassment at, say, a job interview (rather than as a criticism) and most people appreciate it. I'm sure they didn't leave it sticking up to show you anything.

Answer 3

I hate labels....and I hate when they won't stay inside clothing ( I usually cuts them off, if they won't stay down). But I wouldn't tell a complete stranger, they would think you were a whacko. I might tell a stranger that their fly was down, but I even have a hard time with that. I would have no problem telling someone I know that their label was sticking out, but I think strangers would just think you were wierd ( a label sticking out, is not the end of the world)

Answer 4

By all means. And you may as well fix it for the person too. When I bought a pair of levis I didnt see the size strip of plastic going down my leg. Some lady behind me in the grocery store took it off for me and handed it to me. The most embarrassing part was that i was in a hurry to go somewhere and i didnt have time to wash them so i could imagine what the lady was thinking.

Answer 5

This is my experience...I was on a date...not a first date...we were in a very crowded pub...we were standing next to the bar...two guys in front of us...one had a tee shirt on from M & S...which are big labels arnt they??....after about 5mins..I just popped the label down & said something like..."sorry but I had to do that"...the chap laughed & said something witty in reply...all over & done with in a trice...no...the chap I was with went psycho....he said.."do you know this man??"....I said no.....he then called me a s lut & a whore...he was shouting at me & told me to go....in a crowded pub with everyone lisening...he went total ape s hit.....I waked home in the dark...alone...never saw him again....thank goodness for that....boy...what an escape from a total LOSER.....

Answer 6

I don't think you should, because you are doing it from the point of view of someone who finds it irritating.
But someone who can do it with a sense of good humour as a favour to the other person, yes.
I hope you never walk out the loo with your skirt tucked in your knickers, or have eyeliner under your eyes and meet someone who treats you like a moron.

Answer 7

If it's done politely, then sure, I'd do it.

If I were wandering around all day with my label sticking up, or my shirt backwards, or inside out, or my fly open, then yeah, I'd want someone to politely and quietly alert me to this issue.

Love as always,

Sebastian

Answer 8

if they are a smiley person then yeah but if they are are a size 11 in boots then id rather let it grate on me! x

Answer 9

Yes, I usually make a joke about it. They will appreciate it. You never know, they might be on their way to a job interview or to meet with someone important.

Answer 10

I don't hesitate in telling them, I always do, because if mine is sticking out, I would like someone to tell me too.

People usually are greateful that you told them.

Answer 11

It bothers me too, but I wouldn't because they might think you're paying a little too much attention to them. And some ppl might not care and just think you're weird, lol.