This is a wonderful email I sent to the HR Director of the company I work for. Luckily he has a pretty good sense of humor and I can joke around with him, unlike most HR Directors out there.
From: Peavey
Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 2:04 PM
To: Bill #####
Subject:Dear Bill
Being a fellow male who uses the same restroom as I do (the one near your office) you are most likely fully aware of the situation with the restroom door. The little arm at the top of the door that catches it and keeps it from slamming shut has been broken for some time now.
Recently that arm was removed by the maintenance department. I could only hope that this was done so that they can use the broken arm to purchase a new, functioning arm. In the mean time, we’re left without an arm on our restroom door.
The absence of such an arm has caused quite a predicament early this morning. Having eaten a breakfast burrito, 2 mini Jimmy Dean sausage and gravy biscuits and oatmeal (I need my fiber) for breakfast, I knew I would be in for taking a serious restroom break sometime this morning!
Shortly after 9 am I went to my favorite stall in the men’s restrooms, the one furthest from the door, and did the deed quietly in peace. I must disclose to you, by the time I was finished it turned out to be a bit of a mess. Cleaning myself up presented quite the challenge and resulted in some ‘debris’ being splattered on my hands. Not wanting to get any of this ‘debris’ on my nice slacks, I hobbled out of the stall and over to the sink. You’ll be pleased to know, I was able to pull my underpants up without soiling them with the ‘debris’ though.
I washed my hands thoroughly and quickly pulled up my pants. After all, literally getting caught with your pants down is no fun. Then I turned around to reach for a hand towel and that’s when the incident happened.The absence of an arm at the top of the door had left the bathroom wide open to passing spectators, and wouldn’t you know it, an elderly lady no younger that 80 was standing there looking right at me. I grinned at her and wished her good day then was off as quickly as possible. It was quite embarrassing.
I’m writing you to give you somewhat of a heads up, just in case this lady should call and complain, though I doubt she will since I’ve yet to see the lady who was disappointed by seeing me in my underpants. Please contact building maintenance so that I may never find myself in such a predicament again!Good Day.
Bill’s Response:
Once again, I have asked Building Maintenanace to fix it. Not sure how promptly they will respond. The older lady you mentioned told me to let you know you shouldn’t be too embarassed; the video tape did not show anything too private!
Bill #####, Human Resources Director
