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AIBU?

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To ask how much of a fuss to make about this?

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lostpurplehoodie · 13/12/2017 21:04

I’ve just checked into a hotel and got into bed to find a staple in the duvet cover. It’s right on the top seam by my arms/neck/face. I know it’s not been done deliberately but think I should draw the hotel’s attention to it. The issue (I’ve posted about it before) is I’m a people pleaser and I know I’ll end up apologising for daring to mention it and be even slightly annoyed about it.

AIBU to ask for advice on how to deal with it? And what to do without being either a pushover or a dick?

OP posts:

Italiangreyhound · 14/12/2017 00:41

OP it's OK to complain if you want to.

vanillasky1001 · 14/12/2017 00:43

SheGotBetteDavisEyes · 14/12/2017 00:46

I once found a Kirby grip on the floor in our room at Center Parks.

I'm getting triggered af here.

FluffyWuffy100 · 14/12/2017 00:52

'SheGotBetteDavisEyes funny! :-)

PersianCatLady · 14/12/2017 00:56

I'm getting triggered af here
You OK hun?

Shall I call 111 for you?

Beerwench · 14/12/2017 00:56

Well, this thread cheered up a crappy Wednesday post shift wind down!
I've had some petty complaints in my time in hospitality, but this one would beat most hands down.
Go for it and complain OP, at the least the duty manager will get to roll their eyes as they hand it over to housekeeping.....

Original poster

lostpurplehoodie · 14/12/2017 06:44

Haha everyone. I did indeed remove it and put it in the bin.

I am unlearning some toxic behaviours from bad parents which would be to demand an upgrade etc and whilst I know that’s wrong I don’t kno whether leaving things be and seeing it as a mistake would be ok too (hence people pleaser, not wanting to make fuss). Life’s really tricky when you know how you’ve always behaved is a bit wrong but you’re not sure quite how to do it like a normal person would.

Anyway, can someone arrange for the Komodo dragon for tonight please? Will PM the address

OP posts:

Twoo · 14/12/2017 07:09

Not fuss worthy. Yabu.

KathArtic · 14/12/2017 07:47

Are you in a Travel Lodge or the Ritz?

vanillasky1001 · 14/12/2017 07:51

OP great response

gunsandbanjos · 14/12/2017 07:52

Understandable OP given your latest update.
The normal reaction is zero fuss, remove, bin, sleep.

JeReviens · 14/12/2017 08:27

Laughing at the komodo dragon in crotchless knickers JeReviens. You obviously don't go to the same hotels I go to!

Almost certainly not! I fall into the 'cheap but demanding' category and therefore always end up in the seedy hotels up the by the station in any given city!

Fair play OP - good response to the ribbing you've had on this thread! Well done on taking it in good spirit!

paxillin · 14/12/2017 08:37

OP. That dragon will get around a bit if it's on offer.

Ellie56 · 14/12/2017 10:31

Good response OP.

I guess we'll all be looking out for that reprobate komodo dragon 🐲 now

Beerwench · 14/12/2017 10:36

Anyway, can someone arrange for the Komodo dragon for tonight please? Will PM the address grin

Speak to reception - they could probably arrange this service at a premium.
Great response OP

PuppyMonkey · 14/12/2017 10:37

Good oh, OP. It's just a pity that this isn't an episode of Four in a Bed and you could have a right paddy about it and score them a 2 for cleanliness/facilities.

I do so love Four in a Bed.

ChardonnaysPrettySister · 14/12/2017 13:02

You have logged this with 101?

And ring up 111 for advice re possible injuries.

One can't be too careful.

PersianCatLady · 14/12/2017 13:31

And ring up 111 for advice re possible injuries
I already mentioned it when I called about SheGotBetteDavisEyes getting triggered by it.

They said to call back if the situation gets worse.

ChardonnaysPrettySister · 14/12/2017 13:38

Oh I'm sorry.

But one really cannot be too careful.

curryforbreakfast · 14/12/2017 13:41

I don't think you can keep claiming to be a people pleaser while also asking how big a fuss you should make over something that most people wouldn't dream of mentioning to anyone.

Redglitter · 14/12/2017 15:59

Have you called 101 to log it

C8H10N4O2 · 15/12/2017 09:16

@MiltonTheCockroach Ah, a fellow Shinobi

I guess technically Kunoichi

MargaretCavendish · 15/12/2017 09:20

I don't think you can keep claiming to be a people pleaser while also asking how big a fuss you should make over something that most people wouldn't dream of mentioning to anyone.

I'm always mildly suspicious of people who define themselves as people pleasers. Like people who talk about how they never put themselves first. It's all a bit 'oh, I'm so bloody humble me. Just so humble. Probably the humblest person who ever lived', isn't it?

dudsville · 15/12/2017 09:26

I think people with low self esteem or low confidence can sometimes veer too far, everything that's wrong can come to be seen as something braver people wouldn't put up with, and then they think badly of themselves again, gee themselves up for The Confrontation. It isn't the case that confident people refuse to put up with any wrong, no matter how slight. Dicks pick everything apart. Confident people choose the battles that matter to them.

MiltonTheCockroach · 15/12/2017 10:38

I guess technically Kunoichi

Well hellooooo there pretty lady .....

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