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by Anonymous on November 3rd, 2004

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If you're in a public restroom, and someone goes into the next stall and starts throwing up, what should you do?

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  • by JamiLea on November 9th, 2004

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    I know it may gross you out, but ask the person if they need help. Ask them if they need any paper towels or a wet cloth or anything that you may be able to help them with. If the person seems rude and asks you to leave them alone, then do so! At least you were the good person and you were willing to help someone in the time of need.

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  • by onzanzabarsands on July 17th, 2005

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    I have personally been in that situation, being a brittle diabetic, I was having diabetic ketoacidosis. I was very fortunate that there was an individual not afraid to help. She called the ambulance for me-and for that I am grateful. Remember also, sometimes diabetics act as though they are drunk and can be beligerent sounding when they are ill. Make sure if you do get a rude comment to ask about whether or not they are diabetic or epileptic.

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  • by singwell-is off researching a lot on December 11th, 2007

    singwell-is off researching a lot

    I would call out to them and ask if they were okay. That lets them know someone cares, and they can accept or refuse help.

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  • by stayblue4life on December 6th, 2007

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    Probably ask them were they okay and help them if they needed something.

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  • by grumpyt on December 1st, 2006

    grumpyt

    If in a restaurant ask if they are ok, and what did they ate

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  • by iVanish on December 6th, 2007

    iVanish

    I ask if they're okay, would they like a drink of water, and if they need medical assistance or for me to get someone for them. They could be going into shock or something, you never know.

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  • by Anonymous on February 2nd, 2009

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    Kinda depends on where I was, but probably avoid getting splashed and then finish crapping and tagging the stall.

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  • by anonymous on September 2nd, 2008

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    See if they need help, then get back to tagging/vandalizing.

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  • by Jane on December 11th, 2007

    Jane

    i wouldnt do anything. maybe they are preggers. or drank too much

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  • by Costantinus on December 6th, 2007

    Costantinus

    I'd want people to leave me alone so that's what I'd do for them

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  • by LadyLuck on August 20th, 2007

    LadyLuck

    I'd probably ask if everything was okay and knock on the stall. If the person was responsive I may offer to get them some water or rub their back and ask them if they need help getting up or something. If they're unresponsive I'll probably go get someone who worked in the establishment and have them take it from there.

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  • by NotAPeoplePerson on August 20th, 2007

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    I'm afraid it would depend where i was really...

    I live in a small town, everyone here knows each other and i could get up the nerve (i tend to be shy towards strangers) to ask them if they need help. However, in a big city, i'm not sure i would be able to offer any assistance. It might sound bad, but i don't think i would be able to help out.

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  • by Anonymous on February 18th, 2006

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    Why would you feel the need to do anything? Simply continue with your own disgusting business.

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  • by A A on November 8th, 2005

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    Thanks for the input. My response was to leave the room immediately. I'll probably ask the person if they are ok first now.

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  • by WilAtHart is DONE on October 28th, 2009

    WilAtHart is DONE

    i would ask if they need help of course! maybe do a little bit of the pat on the back..

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