to tell someone who is elderly or a coworker that their fly is open?
Or there blouse button is undone?
Or you can see their nala hanging out?
Say "Mind yourself". and then wink.
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Simple you walk up to this and say quietly, A, B, or C.
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I think this is one of those things you have to ignore, because after informing them of their fly being open, its an awkward moment for both people for sometime.
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Gaia - yeah just think it's so awkard but you don't want them to go about their day like that.
to tell someone who is elderly or a coworker that their fly is open?
Or there blouse button is undone?
Or you can see their nala hanging out?
Just go up to the person and whisper it. Or maybe beckon them over to a corner and tell them because saying it in a crowded/public place may be uncomfortable.
Maybe for an elderly person....saying "you're fly's open" might sound abrupt.
^So you can say something like, "It's nothing to be embarrassed about, it's not a huge deal and it has happened to the best of us. But I think you forgot to zip up/tuck your nala in/button your blouse." If you can use words to make it seem like a common occurance resulting from forgetfulness that is not a big deal...................it can be less embarrassing for the person.
to tell someone who is elderly or a coworker that their fly is open?
Or there blouse button is undone?
Or you can see their nala hanging out?
Lol, I think best way is to ask a coworker of the same gender to let them know. Cross gender pointing out of such stuff could get embarrassing for both parties.
Also, when you do that, come to their side, not face to face, and lean towards them and whisper in their ear without making eye contact. Body language plays a big role to save faces in such awkward moments.
Just go up to the person and whisper it. Or maybe beckon them over to a corner and tell them because saying it in a crowded/public place may be uncomfortable.
Maybe for an elderly person....saying "you're fly's open" might sound abrupt.
^So you can say something like, "It's nothing to be embarrassed about, it's not a huge deal and it has happened to the best of us. But I think you forgot to zip up/tuck your nala in/button your blouse." If you can use words to make it seem like a common occurance resulting from forgetfulness that is not a big deal...................it can be less embarrassing for the person.
good advice - Do you say that with a smile on your face or with a serious expression?
good advice - Do you say that with a smile on your face or with a serious expression?
as I said, no face to face contact with the person at that point. Approach him/her from the side, and step away as soon as you pass the message.
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What if they have left it open intentionally. 
Just kidding.
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I liked what TLK said. Blouse button i wont dare tell that to the lady.. .coz as mirch said may be it was intentionally and ulta mujhay embarrassment ho jaey :(
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HHAHA to mirch
it is always akward to tell someone that especially if that someone is older. Just very nicely go up to them and say something along the lines of your zipper/button is undone (they will understand what your talking about). It is always better to have a female tell a female and a male to a male otherwise it is just so embrassing for both people
I liked what TLK said. Blouse button i wont dare tell that to the lady.. .coz as mirch said may be it was intentionally and ulta mujhay embarrassment ho jaey :(
usually if top buttons are open then it maybe intentional but if top one is buttoned up and 2nd and 3rd are open then its accidental. Plus we do not approach total strangers to point that out anyway. Its usually the person we know and if we are already aware of their choice and ways of dressing then its not hard to guess if the open blouse is accidental or intentional.
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I have actually seen a lady's blouse button open and told her...I felt bad for her! I would want someone to tell me if that happened to me! :(
Ive never seen anyone leave their zipper open...never been in such a situation.
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One of our class fellow in engineering university back in Pakistan had her buttons of front button kameez open. Poor girl did not know that. We were all having tea in an in-campus outdoor cafe. I told another of our girl mate and she called the girl to one side and told her that.
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^ agree TLK. if i know her i will tell her straight but if i dont know her, i think i wont take a chance.
once happened with me, i was in my cabin and this local arab guy walked in. i was wearing a sweater n a scarf was around my neck too. this guy came talked to me n then suddenly pointed towards my neck with his finger, which was almost touching me, said FT this is not good, u should cover it or button up. believe me if i had a gun i would have shooted him in head there n than. i was sitting while he was 6 feet towering all over me, may be he got some jhalak, which i m sure 100% that wont be much coz i myself am very EXTREMELY careful about my official dress specifically. but he was just trying to get frank or trying to be over smart. obviously i got angry n told him to mind his business or i will break his legs and give them in his hands 
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One day this guy was giving a talk at the masjod and he was sitting on the floor facing all the kids.
And he had khakis on, his fly was open and bright blue underwear.
The kids were giggling but i did not have the NERVE to tell him. Instead told the kids to "zip it" :) I said it loudly so maybe he would get the hint.
He didn't.
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emailll themmmm ... much easier and less comfortablee
I went to this auto parts store one and the clerk was a teenage girl. She sneezed and her booger came out. She was so embarrassed, I comforted her in a very mature tone, asked her to look up, she actually did (), I looked inside her nose and told her that its clean now. Believe me, my tone and the way I handled the situation calmed her instead of embarrassing her. I acted like her big brother or uncle like a perfect stranger at that time.
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elderly people don't hear too well, so make sure you are loud when you tell them their fly is open.