It's burning my throat and giving me a headache. I don't want to embarass her.
2006-10-02 02:18:43 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I personally would leave an anonymous note on her desk saying:
"A woman's fragrance should be discovered, not announced"
2006-10-02 02:42:04 · answer #1 · answered by Squirrley Temple 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I think I would be more matter of fact about telling a person about the strong perfume. Putting in a joke or mild form might not emphasize to the person that you really are offended by it. You can always politely tell her that the perfume is very strong and you have a sensitivity to it, does she mind not wearing it. I recognize this is a touchy subject, balancing ones reactions with our own needs, but it has to be done, besides it's not very professional and others are likely offended as well.
Keep in mind, she's likely not wearing the perfume to annoy anyone, and if it is overly fragrant, it's worth telling her. If she stops, tell her thanks the next day if you don't notice, and offer a nice flower arrangement, (get one from the grocery store, or a plant), for her consideration. It's hard balancing hurt feelings if they might arise, so this is a nice gesture, and maintains office peace. We all have to get along and we all need a paycheck, so hopefully my suggestions work! Be well!
2006-10-02 03:09:36 · answer #2 · answered by Manatee 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You should speak to your supervisor or HR about how this is interfering with your productivity. Trust me, then it will be handled promptly, without you having to identify yourself or have the "offender" hold a grudge against you.
I had a co-worker who would not only do the heavy perfume thing, but also do the heavy hairspray thing - and all in the office! We used to joke that if anyone lit a match, we were all goners!
Good luck!
2006-10-02 04:25:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Santa will bring you a water hose with a nozzle on the end
*no explainations to your coworker will be necessary
2006-10-02 21:01:05 · answer #4 · answered by Billie Woowoo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Talk to her in private. Begin with I am sorry if this offends you but=======
Be kind and speak with a understand voice, like you know she doesn't know she is smelling loud because we all become accustom to our own smell after a while and put more on because we think it isn't smelling at all.
2006-10-02 03:09:25 · answer #5 · answered by Rhonda 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Leave her an anonymous note on her desk.
Or you could play Real Men of Genius' Too Much Cologne Wearer...although she is a woman. :)
2006-10-02 02:21:03 · answer #6 · answered by Sam 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Oh I hate that too! It seems no matter how you tell them they get hurt or upset.
Maybe instead of telling her that she wears too much tell her that you are extremely sensitive to perfumes and you are becoming sick.
2006-10-02 02:41:27 · answer #7 · answered by Alison 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
haahahahahaha poor you huh :(
hahahahahahahahahahahahaha
seriously, I would just tell her upfront in a friendly way, I'm sure she would understand, she might even find it funny like I do :)
2006-10-02 04:24:04 · answer #8 · answered by bummy cheeks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
-leave her a note
-tell your boss to tell her
-anonymously complain to your boss
-tell her straight up
-walk into the room & say "what's that smell"
-start sneezing uncontrollably & tell her you're allergic to her perfume
-make a joke of it "girl, did you marinate in your perfume this morning, ha ha ha..."
2006-10-02 02:25:18 · answer #9 · answered by Studio7 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I like wildwhiskey's answer.
2006-10-02 10:26:31 · answer #10 · answered by drshorty 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋