Normally, you will knock on the bathroom door, especially if it’s closed, and wait to see if there will be a response before you push the door open. But, sometimes, you forget to knock, or you knock, and the person on the other end doesn’t respond even though they are there in the bathroom. So, you find yourself walking in on someone in the bathroom. What would you do at this point? Or rather, what should you do? Let’s find out.
What to Do When You Walk in on Someone in the Bathroom
What should you do if you walk in on someone in the bathroom?
- First: Don’t feel so bad because this is definitely an accident.
- Second: Act promptly, especially if you were the careless intruder (you didn’t knock first). Say sorry and leave immediately. If you can, close the door before leaving to allow the other person to repossess their privacy.
- Third: Don’t stand at the door. If there’s an empty stall, get in, lock the door, and do your business. While inside, take a moment to take a deep breath.
- Fourth: Avoid contact. If possible, avoid contact with the person you walked in on for a while. Don’t go apologizing or trying to downplay the situation unless the victim tries it themselves, in which case you can play along or say sorry and move on.
- Fifth: Learn your lesson. If you found yourself in this situation because you forgot to knock for one reason or another, don’t beat yourself up. Mistakes do happen! The most important thing is to learn from them and apply the lessons in the future. Before entering any bathroom, ensure you knock and take some time before entering.
What to Say When Someone Walks in on You in the Bathroom
Someone walking in on you in the bathroom can be the most embarrassing encounter you’ll ever face. It could be that you forgot to lock the door or didn’t respond promptly to the knock on the door. It could be a family member or visitor at your house. It could also be a coworker or stranger in a public restroom.
So, what’s the best thing to say when someone walks in on you using the restroom? Most probably, the person who walked in on you will realize their mistake before you even notice them and walk away. In this case, well, don’t say anything!
But, if you catch a glimpse of them while still doing your business, apologize and close the door. Sometimes you get walked in on because you didn’t close the bathroom door, in which case the person outside is not really at fault.
When done with your business, walk away with your head held high. Don’t let the embarrassing scene linger on your mind for far too long. Remember, this can happen to anyone!
But learn your lesson. Always lock the door when using it, and answer the knock promptly and loudly so that the person on the outside can hear.
Wrapping Up
Have you ever walked in on someone in the bathroom or been walked in on while using the bathroom? How did you behave in either situation? Let us know in the comments section down below.
