Question Posted Wednesday August 10 2005, 10:48 am
I just crashed my uncle's truck into this stupid stone wall, it got dented and the headlight is cracked. I don't know how to tell him, or my own parents. It's a really old truck, but that doesn't mean I can go breaking it. I'm really scared, I don't want to be punished for it. It was an accident after all. I know if it were my car, my parents would be more understanding but I know they're going to flip, atleast if my uncle doesn't murder me. How should I tell him what happened?
VainTaraLynn answered Friday August 12 2005, 11:51 pm: You should say calmly that it was a total accident and offer to repair it. explain to him that you hoinestly didnt mean to do it and your truly sorry for what you have done, and ask if he`ll forgive you and if theres anything that you can do to make things better. [ VainTaraLynn's advice column | Ask VainTaraLynn A Question ]
ncblondie answered Thursday August 11 2005, 2:17 am: The best thing to do is be up-front about it with your uncle. Let him know that you accidentally wrecked his truck but you'll help him with the repairs. Dents can be gotten out fairly easy most of the time and the headlight is cheap to replace. Showing him that you're willing to take responsibility for what you've done and willing to help fix it will help keep him from getting angry. [ ncblondie's advice column | Ask ncblondie A Question ]
jazabelle answered Wednesday August 10 2005, 8:39 pm: I would first tell my parents, explain to them what happened and get them on your side. Then explain to your uncle what happened, be really apologetic about it and offer to pay him back for the damaged. Hopefully he won't make you, but at least you have offered. [ jazabelle's advice column | Ask jazabelle A Question ]
shutupnkissme98 answered Wednesday August 10 2005, 7:33 pm: you gotta tell your parents first. if you tell your parents they might get it fixed and then not tell your uncle. tell them it wuz an accident they will understand. hope i helped XoXo [ shutupnkissme98's advice column | Ask shutupnkissme98 A Question ]
Alpha345 answered Wednesday August 10 2005, 1:09 pm: Tell your parents and uncle flat out what happened. Yeah they are probably going to get mad and you might get punished, that's only natural to assume. But tell them strait up what happened and let your uncle know how sorry you are for his truck. There really isn't much more you can do other than that. Just tell them the truth what happened and let them know how sorry you are, that's the best you can do.
I hope this helps and you get everything settled with your uncle and parents over this.
pags5414 answered Wednesday August 10 2005, 12:53 pm: wow! what the hell where you doing driving your uncles truck in the first place i wold burry you alive u should just tell them staright out so i can see you get killed by yor own faimly it woud be so funny [ pags5414's advice column | Ask pags5414 A Question ]
icey0990 answered Wednesday August 10 2005, 12:48 pm: ok breaathe!
what you do is you tell him the absolute truth without sugarcoating anything..
"uncle (his name) , im really sorry but i accidentally crashed your truck and its dented and the headlight is cracked..im verry sorry and i plan to pay you back for the damage"
he might get mad..but they cant stay mad at you forever sweetie
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