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To go back to hotel to apologise?

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MelMar1 · 12/06/2024 01:33

I was at a friend’s engagement party recently , and I became suddenly very unwell. We were in a karaoke room belonging to a hotel we were staying at. I was dizzy and suddenly extremely nauseous and I vomited profusely on the floor as I tried to get out of the room to the bathroom. So embarrassing but I literally could not hold it it was no warning! Then in the hotel lobby when I was sitting down afterwards and a manager came over to me. I again stood up to go the bathroom as it was coming on me again and he grabbed a bin and held it in front of me when I again was violently sick. Into the bin he was holding!! I feel awful about it. Should I go back in to apologise? Bring a gift? Help! What do I need to do to fix the inconvenience I gave the staff.

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GreyGooseFeather · 12/06/2024 08:06

It’s absolutely not necessary but I think we all love to know that we have made a difference to someone. So I agree with @ExpressCheckout’s suggestion of taking a card and a shareable gift. It just shows that their efforts were appreciated, and we all like to know that!

ExpressCheckout · 12/06/2024 08:04

Yes, you don't need to apologize as such, but a card and a sharable gift (e.g. sweets, biscuits, fruit bowl) to say "thank you for looking after me when I was ill" would be a lovely thing to do!

NoraLuka · 12/06/2024 07:48

That would be a lovely thing to do, particularly as most people wouldn’t bother. I don’t think it matters that much what you bring them (chocolates or something) it’s the gesture that counts.

YouCouldChokeADozenDonkeysOnThat · 12/06/2024 07:35

I think it's a nice gesture op, give it a few days then do it.

I assume drink was involved? No judgement here! But if so then I'd say they would appreciate the gesture all the more. I hope.you feel better now. x

Badassnameforadojo · 12/06/2024 07:30

Are you OK? This was what happened to my mum and it got progressively worse until she was diagnosed with meniere’s.
Do you get dizzy and unwell a lot?

HappyMum123456 · 12/06/2024 07:25

Something similar happened to my niece and I went back afterwards with a box of chocolates. Small venue so I was actually able to hand them over to the person who’d cleaned up. She was delighted with the gesture but said she’s seen a lot worse and it’s all part of her job. Definitely no harm in taking something along.

C1N1C · 12/06/2024 06:52

Maybe call up and find out who was the cleaner for that day and ask if you can send them something?

LaMarschallin · 12/06/2024 06:46

You don't need to but it's enormously to your credit that you're considering it.
I'm sure they'd be absolutely delighted if you did do this as it happens so rarely.

Notimeforaname · 12/06/2024 01:44

Theyll have seen much worse in the hospitality business. But totally not unreasonable to bring them something if you want to apologise. I dont think you need to.