I was over a friend's house last night and had to use the restroom. I broke the toilet seat. I'm not a real large person - 5'3", 125 lbs, but for some reason it just broke. I am so embarrassed. Of course, they don't want me to pay for it, but don't I need to send a gift or something? apologizing for my faux pa?
2007-04-19 03:50:49 · 11 answers · asked by suzanne p 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Oh, you poor thing, that would be embarassing. But just be thankful you aren't a big person, because then it would be very humiliating!! I'm sure the seat was on the verge of breaking anyway. If it happened in my house, I wouldn't expect anyone to pay for it at all, things happen, and honestly, buying a new toilet seat isn't a big deal. I also wouldn't expect it to ever be mentioned again. I would feel terrible if I knew one of my guests was worrying over something like that, and I'm sure your friends would feel the same way. They would not want you to feel that way I'm sure, and would not expect you to pay for it or send a gift or even mention it again. Don't worry about it:-)
2007-04-19 04:18:16 · answer #1 · answered by NONAME 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends how close your friendship is. Maybe just a note or an e-card will do with a sorry once again... or if you're close, take a little gift along next time you visit.
Things like toilet seats break, you were just the unlucky one that it happened to. You're friends won't expect a gift or a note, but it will make you feel better.
2007-04-19 11:11:55 · answer #2 · answered by Gina B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It was probably starting to break before you even sat on it. If they say you don't have to pay for it I would let it go at that unless next time you go over you want to take a small gift. Something cute for the bathroom, maybe like some cute soaps or a candle. I don't think it is really necessary, though. I feel your pain. I broke one at work one time but we all knew it was just a matter of time before it broke.
2007-04-19 10:57:13 · answer #3 · answered by AKA FrogButt 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That would be very embarrassing! Not only for you but also for them. I would have about died as a host if someone were in my home and something busted while they were using it! Seats break, especially the wooden ones. I have had that happen to me (on my own thank goodness) several times.
2007-04-19 11:52:41 · answer #4 · answered by Brooke 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh how embarrassing. This wasn't your fault at all though. You can send flowers apologizing, though your friends are probably more embarrassed than you are.
I am sorry this happened to you.
2007-04-19 14:50:58 · answer #5 · answered by Patti C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No worries, if it broke with someone as light as you then it would have broken anyways. Also, since you already apologized and they accepted the apology its all good,
2007-04-19 11:38:35 · answer #6 · answered by You Ask & I Answer!!! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it was truly an accident, it could have happened to anyone (it was just a matter of time). You did the right thing in offering and they declined. I would leave it at that.
2007-04-19 11:05:40 · answer #7 · answered by Theresa W 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they are very lucky that you were not hurt .they new the seat was broke or it was just your poor timing .anywhy you should buy then another seat they are under 10 bucks .
2007-04-19 11:38:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes give them a gift cert. or something that shows you want to contribute. its not your fault but it did break on you. save you friendship and dont cause hard feelings.
2007-04-19 13:57:06 · answer #9 · answered by kitywity 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No need to. It probably was going to break anytime soon.
2007-04-20 06:45:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋