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[BarbieDollToo]

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@patticakes wrote:

What would you do or say?  We have a man doing some tree work/landscaping 

@ThinkingOutLoud   tree work.    Not free work

[stevieb]

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@manny2 wrote:

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@stevieb wrote:

As a general rule, of course I'd allow someone I'd contracted with to perform work around my place to use the bathroom, If I had bad vibes, the entity for which he or she worked was a complete unknown or I felt uncomfortable for some reason, I'd wait near the door until they finished and left. Expecting them to get in their vehicle and drive to a service station or fast food outlet seems extreme to me.

In the OP, it was noted 'we' refused. Were I not alone in the house I'd be even less likely to decline to permit a worker to use the bathroom. Of course, safety is important but this smacks of elitism,

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You don’t have to send them down the street. They usually either schedule breaks or they just go on a break and go. Most would have this pre planned. @stevieb 

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@manny2  To some extent, yes, perhaps, but I also would suggest not all 'calls of nature' can be planned, nor can some wait until a scheduled break or for one to reach a public restroom, as I'd guess we've all experienced at one time or another. 

[lgfan]

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@stevieb wrote:

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@manny2 wrote:

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@stevieb wrote:

As a general rule, of course I'd allow someone I'd contracted with to perform work around my place to use the bathroom, If I had bad vibes, the entity for which he or she worked was a complete unknown or I felt uncomfortable for some reason, I'd wait near the door until they finished and left. Expecting them to get in their vehicle and drive to a service station or fast food outlet seems extreme to me.

In the OP, it was noted 'we' refused. Were I not alone in the house I'd be even less likely to decline to permit a worker to use the bathroom. Of course, safety is important but this smacks of elitism,

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You don’t have to send them down the street. They usually either schedule breaks or they just go on a break and go. Most would have this pre planned. @stevieb 

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@manny2  To some extent, yes, perhaps, but I also would suggest not all 'calls of nature' can be planned, nor can some wait until a scheduled break or for one to reach a public restroom, as I'd guess we've all experienced at one time or another. 

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Not all public restrooms are in service all the time.  I have gone to public restrooms that had the signs "Out of Service" or "Closed for Cleaning" posted on the door. 

[Trinity11]

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@patticakes wrote:

What would you do or say?  We have a man doing some tree work/landscaping outside for the next 3-4 days and yesterday he asked to use the bathroom which we refused.  Downstairs bathroom was in use and upstairs bath is in a private bedroom.  I'm concerned he will ask again and I don't want to lie or offfend; however, I really don't want to allow him to do that.  Meanwhile, there is a very nice service station right down the street which I think is a good alternative and previous workers have always taken a break and gone down there.  There's also several fast food restaurants at the same intersection which is about a half a mile.  Not sure how to suggest that.  What would you say?

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Is this a joke post???

[THEY CallMe Mr Wilkes]

Good point, the OP may be punking everyone.

"Nice service station."   For "The Help."  Wow.

[Ainhisg]

I've never had a worker ask to use the restroom...ever.  I live extremely close to convenience stores and fast food places.  They usually tell me they're leaving for a break, and that's that.  Plus all our workers have always brought their own beverages/foods in coolers.  Maybe this is a regional thing?  I'm in SW Missouri.  

[BarbieDollToo]

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@foxywoods wrote:

Sure, we have snacks and a big thermal jug of ice tea set out, lounge chairs, sunscreen.  Beach Towels so theycan use the pool to cool off

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Wow, you are a generous homeowner.  Do you also fix them lunch and give them a goodie bag when they leave?  I need you to hire me.  LOL

[lgfan]

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@BarbieDollToo wrote:

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@foxywoods wrote:

Sure, we have snacks and a big thermal jug of ice tea set out, lounge chairs, sunscreen.  Beach Towels so theycan use the pool to cool off

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Wow, you are a generous homeowner.  Do you also fix them lunch and give them a goodie bag when they leave?  I need you to hire me.  LOL

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I give mine caviar and champagne at the end of their work shift.  I also give back rubs if they had an especially tough day.  

[BarbieDollToo]

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@lgfan wrote:

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@BarbieDollToo wrote:

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@foxywoods wrote:

Sure, we have snacks and a big thermal jug of ice tea set out, lounge chairs, sunscreen.  Beach Towels so theycan use the pool to cool off

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Wow, you are a generous homeowner.  Do you also fix them lunch and give them a goodie bag when they leave?  I need you to hire me.  LOL

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I give mine caviar and champagne at the end of their work shift.  I also give back rubs if they had an especially tough day.  

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@lgfan   What, no lobster?  🦀 I want to work for you, too!

[lgfan]

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@BarbieDollToo wrote:

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@lgfan wrote:

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@BarbieDollToo wrote:

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@foxywoods wrote:

Sure, we have snacks and a big thermal jug of ice tea set out, lounge chairs, sunscreen.  Beach Towels so theycan use the pool to cool off

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Wow, you are a generous homeowner.  Do you also fix them lunch and give them a goodie bag when they leave?  I need you to hire me.  LOL

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I give mine caviar and champagne at the end of their work shift.  I also give back rubs if they had an especially tough day.  

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@lgfan   What, no lobster?  🦀 I want to work for you, too!

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No lobster but maybe some cracked crab and Godiva chocolate if they did an especially good job.