If you borrow a handkerchief to blow your nose with are you supposed to return it folded or unfolded?

Question

If you borrow a handkerchief to blow your nose with are you supposed to return it folded or unfolded?

Answer 1

Only old farts use handkerchiefs.  Use kleenex and toss it in the trash when you are done.

Answer 2

Eww, you're not the Bob Keeshan I grew up with.

Answer 3

Keep it.

Its a matter of courtesy if you can ask lender if it can be returned  very cleaned.

other wise nearby dustbin will help you.

Answer 4

Grossness.

Answer 5

ick

Answer 6

Keep it and wash it before returning.  That is not the nicest thing to be given back.

Answer 7

just keep it because I am pretty sure they don't want to take your bogies home in their pocket.

Answer 8

i would not retirn it

Answer 9

Who was the idiot that would let you borrow their hanky. That is just gross.

Answer 10

Personally I wouldn't borrow a hankie that wasn't washed, and therefore would not return it unwashed either.

If someone was courteous enough to lend it to you, just ask if they would mind you holding on to it to wash it for them. They will appreciate the gesture. If they really need it back before then, fold it up to hide your mess and hand it to them so that they don't get their fingers wet in it.

Answer 11

Ew, I don't think you are supposed to return it with your snot all over it.  I think the thing to do in that situation is to take it home, wash it, then return it.

Gross.

Answer 12

You are supposed to return it washed dried ironed folded and clean.

Answer 13

folded

Answer 14

don't return it...

wash it first or give a new handkerchief...

Answer 15

Erm, washed!

Answer 16

A lot depends on the texture and quantity of your snot occupying the handkerchief.

If it is of massive volume loaded with green chunks, I would insist on replacing the handkerchief.  Rather than just tossing it back, saying thanks bub.

If it is just a little parakeet sneeze, fold it nicely and offer it back.  But still mention to replace it (either washed or new) at a later time.

A third option is to just fold it nicely, snot side out.  Then tuck it in the persons pocket, and leave.  Be sure to be nice, and say thank you when you go.

A lot depends on your mood and relationship with the person.

Happy blowing!

Answer 17

Just keep it .