Embarrassed to mention loose motion to your boss? Netizens give wild and funny solutions

Asking for leave, especially for personal or health-related reasons, can sometimes be an awkward or challenging task for employees. Recently, a relatable and somewhat humorous situation surfaced on social media, where an individual sought advice on the best way to request sick leave due to an uncomfortable bout of diarrhoea. The post quickly garnered attention, sparking a wave of responses ranging from practical suggestions to lighthearted commentary, highlighting the universal struggle of balancing professionalism with personal well-being in the workplace.

An individual turned to the internet for help and they did not disappoint. The Redditor wrote, “How do I ask for leave when I'm down with diarrhoea? I am not comfortable with asking for a leave mentioning the above reason. What's the possible way I can do so but also convey the message?”

Internet has the best response

One suggested simply informing the employer about being sick and revealing the diarrhoea only if pressed for details. Another sarcastically proposed sending a “sample” if further questioned. A different commenter dismissed the embarrassment, noting that diarrhoea is a normal condition and nothing to be ashamed of mentioning.


The humour escalated as one individual jokingly advised taking a picture of the evidence and emailing it as an attachment, claiming it would guarantee approval. Another suggested an extreme approach: making a mess right in front of the manager. Some responses mixed humour with practical advice, like offering vivid descriptions of the condition, such as telling the boss that the diarrhoea is “so bad you can wash your burger down with it” alongside well-wishing tips like hydrating with coconut water or ORS. Ending on a light note, one user proposed simply sitting silently for a while until the manager reluctantly granted leave.