Hospital patient gets an eyeful

I recently had to spend a night in the hospital following minor surgery. One of the female techs taking care of me leaned over me to straighten out the bedding and I could see “everything” when the top of her scrubs fell open.

I’m not sure if it was on purpose or by accident. It happened several more times. I only looked the first time out of shock. The other times, I looked away.

Other than saying, “Hey, lady, I can see your boobies when you bend over,” what’s the polite way to say, “Oops — wardrobe malfunction?” — Got An Eyeful in Illinois

Since, with luck, you won’t have to make another visit to the hospital, I think your question may be moot. However, the discreet way to deal with something like that would be to mention what happened to the head nurse or supervisor and say that it made you uncomfortable.

I recently attended a HOROSCOPE

(March 21-April 19). This week features the cosmic equivalent of an invitation to a fancy dinner in which you’ll be around new people you’d be keen to impress.

(April 20-May 20). It’s hard to “hate the sin and love the sinner,” when both the “sin” and the “sinner” happen to be forwarding your interests. Take a look at what you might be complicit in by simply wanting what you want.

(May 21-June 21). The reckoning your soul longs for may be with someone from long ago. That moment has passed, and it will be impossible to get back to it, but there’s still a way to make things right going forward.

(June 22-July 22). While the welfare of others is a worthy investment, don’t give your resources out of a sense of guilt or obligation. Anyone who makes you feel like you’re indebted is incorrect and possibly conning you.

(July 23-Aug. 22). It may feel as though you are toning down something about yourself to avoid challenging, upsetting or offending people around you. It’s true that what you really want will cause waves, but it’s nothing you can’t handle.

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The universe will be persistent with you. What starts out as a suggestion, if not taken, will later be presented to you as a challenge. If you still do not take on the idea, it will present as more of a demand.

(Sept. 23-Oct. 23). If your leisure time doesn’t provide the stress release you need and your work keeps ramping up the tension, perhaps both need bridal shower for my nephew’s fiancee. My sister-in-law (the future mother-inlaw of the bride) also attended the shower. She did not choose any gifts from the bride’s registry, but decided instead to give the bride lingerie, including thong underwear. I didn’t think it was appropriate to give such intimate gifts. Am I wrong? — Flummoxed in Florida

Shower guests are not restricted to items based solely upon the couple’s registry. They can give whatever gift they wish to the bride and groom. Your sister-in-law chose something she thought the bride and groom would enjoy. Please try to be less judgmental and hope she was right.

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069. a serious look.

(Oct. 24-Nov. 21). The words that help you reason your way through a problem will mean nothing to your emotional brain, which speaks a different language. To get your whole mind on board, engage through your senses.

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21). People will often go to greater lengths to avoid boredom than they will to avoid pain. You can use this fact to your advantage and get good results by applying your knack for entertaining.

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19). It will take more than hard work to win at this game. Momentum will help. It’s a matter of reducing friction and aligning yourself with maximum congruence.

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18). More than any other time in history, people have come to expect to be entertained at every juncture. Finding reasons to be engaged (instead of waiting for the obvious captivation cues) is a sign of special intelligence.

(Feb. 19-March 20). In those times when your life feels completely filled up and yet oddly unfulfilling, identify the activities that are the equivalent of eating junk food — i.e., quantity rich and nutrient poor.

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