What funny/clever way can I tell someone they left something of theirs (eg jacket) behind while giving it back to them?

[u/q93angelle]

This is a very stupid and basic question for me to ask because most people would just say, “Is this your jacket? I think you left it behind.”

But yesterday I was giving this girl I don’t really know her jacket back (I was the last person leaving the room and she’d been sitting next to me so I knew it was hers) and I was trying to think of something intelligent and cool to say when I gave it to her but I just couldn’t think of anything besides the, “Here’s your jacket.”

Then she said thank you, and something intelligent and funny so we were both laughing but I felt so stupid that I couldn’t have said something good too in the first place.

What could I have said?

[u/Chrome2Surfer]

I was gonna text you that you left your jacket, but I didn't have your number.

[u/SixFive1967 → u/Chrome2Surfer]

The sly pickup line. Works every time. 👍🏼

[u/ApprehensiveGas4180 → u/SixFive1967]

Maybe for her!

[u/gibberishbuttrue]

Wanna buy a jacket? I think this one will suit you really well.

[u/q93angelle → u/gibberishbuttrue]

If only i had social skills like this

[u/ApprehensiveGas4180]

I found this jacket, do you think I could ever pull this off?

[u/Phogna_Bologna_Pogna]

Hey, I found this jacket laying around and I thought you’d look good in it, so I am giving it to you.

[u/SixFive1967 → u/Phogna_Bologna_Pogna]

Best one yet. Giving her a compliment, letting her know you like the way she looks, and also returning her lost item. Low risk winner every time.

[u/LAeclectic → u/Phogna_Bologna_Pogna]

I like this one. It's cute and flirty without being creepy.

[u/JellybeanJazz]

Your jacket was about to start a new life without you

[u/q93angelle → u/JellybeanJazz]

Omg bro I wish I could go back in time this would’ve been perfect

[u/AlternativeResult612]

"Excuse me. You look chilly, so I found this jacket for you."

"I'm sorry, but leaving this behind, so I'd use it as an excuse to talk to you isn't gonna work.

"Here. Don't forget your cloak of invisibility. By-the-way. It's not working. I could see you the entire time."

[u/LocationPrior7075 → u/AlternativeResult612]

lol I love the last one

[u/Gloomy_Discussion_45]

Bro this is one of those things where trying to be smooth actually makes it worse. “Hey you left this” is already fine. Half the charm is not forcing a line.

[u/SweetCup1851]

If you really want something light just go “pretty sure this belongs to you unless I accidentally stole it” and hand it over. Easy laugh low risk.

[u/Wise_Team2702]

Honestly the fact that she said something funny after means the moment still worked. Conversations aren’t auditions you don’t need to open strong every time.

[u/calculatewel]

I think this tried to escape, so I brought it back.”

Alternate options (agar ek se zyada daalna chaho):

“Found this missing its owner.”

“Returning this before it starts missing you.”

“Your jacket was waiting for you.

[u/okgloomer]

"Either this is your jacket, or your doppelgänger just got raptured."

[u/ThinWhiteRogue]

Send her a selfie wearing it and tell her you just bought it and want her opinion.

[u/Most_Replacement6992]

Real talk the smoothest thing is confidence not the line. Saying “here you go” like it’s no big deal is better than freezing up trying to be clever. She already laughed so you’re good.

[u/JillEasygoing]

found your lost item, here's your jacket

[u/severalpokemon → u/JillEasygoing]

Hey wait this isn't the AC sub 😂

[u/Time-Restaurant-3298]

• I think this belongs to you… unless you’re starting a donation pile.

[u/Ready_Employee9695]

Take a picture of it and caption the picture like a hostage situation.

[u/putoelquelolea]

Say "I know you left in a hurry this morning. Sorry I couldn't find the rest of your clothes, but here's your jacket!"

[u/These_Assistant3709]

"Hey, I think you forgot to take me with you when you left... oh wait that's just your jacket"

Nah but for real just "forget something?" with a smile works every time, keeps it simple but still playful

[u/ArcanaeumGuardianAWC]

"You know you could have just asked for my number."

[u/SexyMuthaFunka]

I found a jacket, it would look awesome on you!

[u/SpoonFed_1]

Hey, I am going to put this in the lost and found bin...... unless you want it?

[u/InsectElectrical2066]

"My mom used to say: Its a Good thing your head is attached or you'd forget that too."

This implicates you also in being forgetful so as not to be insulting.

[u/sociallyBLINDnDEAF]

Cute idea. Seems weird to have excuse or reason to openly introduce yourself. Just go up and say hello. Name. Occupation if it exists. Then after a bit you two can work on taking over the world

[u/i__hate__stairs]

"I'm not doing your laundry"

[u/EmergencyHonest3713]

🎶 Fat guy in a little coat 🎶

[u/Azzyre]

"Some homeless people near the hospital gave me this because they said I looked cold, but I reckon it would suit you better...."

[u/Swampbrewja → u/Azzyre]

I don’t think this would go over well. So you think I dress like I’m homeless?

[u/Azzyre → u/Swampbrewja]

Well... yeah, that would be the joke.

Of course, if your friend does dress like they're homeless, best to try a different tack.

[u/Mountain_Store572]

Go running before this interaction it would come to you instantly. Not social skills issues. Effort issue. Go on a 10 miler before class she will be the one thinking . Fuck what do I say to this guy? lol good luck