Early this morning I was running in our suburban neighborhood - all of a sudden my insides were going to explode, and I wasn't going to make it to a bathroom. I had to discreetly squat against the side of a condo building behind some bushes. I barely managed to leave the scene of the crime without being seen by cars driving by. I feel terrible about leaving the mess under the porch of these people's house, and I would rather go back and clean it up. This being California, there won't be any rain to help clean the mess for another 5 months, and I'm sure some unfortunate person will discover it at some point. BUT, I'm afraid that if I do go back to clean I really will be discovered and will have to try to explain why I'm snooping around this building. This is really an embarrassing situation - WHAT SHOULD I DO?!?!?
2007-07-25 06:58:15 · 16 answers · asked by wchinook 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Leave it along it is biodegradable and it will return to the soil. Just squat somewhere else next time try a gas station or a restaurant.
2007-07-25 07:02:37 · answer #1 · answered by justaboutpeace 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The dry heat will turn your vomit to dust in no time. Actually, if it were a rainy time of year, chances are good that the moisture would just increase the stink.
But...
If it helps clear your conscience, knock on the door, explain that your child (or wife) had to vomit, and offer to clean it up. This white lie saves you the embarrassment of admitting that you barfed in the people's lawn, while still giving you the satisfaction of doing the right thing.
2007-07-25 07:07:30 · answer #2 · answered by Bruce J 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I understand your embarrassment and your dilemma. When nature calls, you must answer.
If you do not go back and clean it up, insects will take care of the mess. Or one of the people will take care of it, assuming that a dog did it. (No offense--that's just what people assume, you know?) The insects should make quick work of it, though. When I was a kid, my friends and I would go hiking in the woods all day and one time, one of my friends had to do a #2. She didn't bury it so we decided to go back the next day to clean it up. The very next day, there was no sign that it had ever been there. The insects cleaned it up that fast.
Or, if you do decide to go back and clean it up, don't offer anyone any information unless they ask. If someone sees you, nod your head at them, smile and say, "Hey, how ya doin'?" If they ask what you're up to, just explain that you were taking your dog for a walk earlier and that you forgot to bring your bag and pooper scooper. Say that you felt bad about it and didn't think it was right that anyone else should have to clean up or risk stepping in your dog's mess, so you came back as soon as possible to rectify the mistake.
2007-07-25 07:12:49 · answer #3 · answered by Avie 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I don't know who called you human, but you are indeed NOT! You are nasty and need to go and apologize for that mess. Unless you are 1 year old, your parents just did a bad job of potty training, or you are a dog (you would have to be not to be human and unable to control your bowel movement) there is no reason whatsoever to go and "squat" anywhere outside of the bathroom.
The embarrassment of you going back to clean up your mess and apologize will teach you to hold it.
2007-07-25 08:42:44 · answer #4 · answered by King H 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
in my opinion, the nurse in me could have first dealt with the previous woman. inspite of the undeniable fact that, that's a job utility. i think of the corporation could %. the guy who chosen to help the captivating female. Employers are searching for persons who're keen to "grab the day!" i'm not saying that's the superb or ethical element, enable me make that crystal sparkling! Very exciting question!
2016-10-09 08:59:36 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go pour some water on it to get it to dissipate faster. If somebody says something to you, just shrug and say, "Some poor soul had to go real badly, I guess...I just couldn't stand to leave it here without trying to clean it up."
They'll think you're a very nice person. You don't have to say it was you unless they directly ask you if you know who did it.
2007-07-25 10:06:15 · answer #6 · answered by sparki777 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pretend to be an outraged resident and call the building management to clean it up. they collect enough in condo fees. make them work for it
2007-07-29 03:41:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bring along a plastic bagful of earth/soil and cover the poo with it. Problem solved.
2007-07-25 20:57:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay away from that friggin house so nobody recognizes you. Next time pick a better place.
2007-07-25 08:51:42 · answer #9 · answered by Angelina N 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing to be done about it - a dog could have done the same thing to them and would not have cleaned it up, no worries.
PLUS you now have a really embarassing story to share!
2007-07-25 07:17:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋