Ask HN: I knocked my housemate's iPad on the floor. Should I tell her?

The 'right' thing to do is to tell her. This is trust building and makes you vulnerable. By doing this, you also acknowledge that you trust her to do the right thing should she encounter a problem with the iPad down the track or accidentally bumps something of yours.

Mate, tell her. It will help build a stronger, trustful relationship with the person you are living with.

Yes, you should tell her.

Yes

if no visible damage, i would go with no.

Suppose you had to purchase her a new iPad. What would that cost?

Now suppose you didnt tell her. Even were it undamaged what would that cost you?

If we lose our self respect we have nothing.