I have a coworker that never seems to use deodorant. It was one thing when we were all guys in the office but now he shares an office with 2 new females.
My question is how do I let him know he should use deodorant at work w/o offending him?
2006-12-04 07:43:56 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
put a bar of soap and a deodorant stick in a paper bag, include an anonymous note that says "take a hint, please" and quietly put it on his desk when no one is looking.
2006-12-04 07:47:47 · answer #1 · answered by Squirrley Temple 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
What about giving him a gift set for Christmas that includes deodorant, and after shave or something. Theres no easy way to tell him. Maybe everyone could have a conversation about how they hate being in confined spaces with a person who does not bathe or use deodorant. You dont have to mention him specifically, maybe he will get the hint. Good luck!
2006-12-04 07:53:08 · answer #2 · answered by I know, I know!!!! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start spraying air freshener in the office. If he ask you why your doing so; then that opens the door for discussion. I would say something like, It really smells of B.O. in here, I wish others would have enough respect to have better hygiene habits since we all have to work so closely together. That way he should get the hint without you having to directly approach him.
2006-12-04 07:50:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi, Before dealing directly with the coworker, tell someone in charge so they could mention it as a general tip to all employees without mentioning names. Hopefully, when he hears it at the meeting he will start using deodorant. If he still doesn't improve his hygiene then someone should deal directly with him.
2006-12-04 07:55:22 · answer #4 · answered by sunshinesue_1999 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
This is a difficult situation, but it must be dealt with. Maybe you could gift him some. Or casually in converstaion talk about how you like using a certain brand so much and how its gross when people dont use any. Or you could go play basketball or something and put on some deoderant and ask him why he doesn't use any. Good Luck!
2006-12-04 07:48:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe it's better to just be direct and say something about it, or get your manager to do it. If the lot of you go to your manager and say, "Look, we're tired of smelling Bob's pits all day." I'd wager that your manager would intervene and fix this issue.
If that doesn't work, have everyone give him a stick of deodorant.
2006-12-04 07:47:25 · answer #6 · answered by somewherein72 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't recommend giving him a soap or scented gift because they might hurt his feelings and make him think everybody was making fun of him. I'd go with the person who said to talk to HR since it is their responsibility. Or pull him aside yourself and tell him that it's noticeable and he might want to do something about it...Good luck these things are never easy!
2006-12-04 09:23:22 · answer #7 · answered by Heather 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christmas gift... secret Santa a bath and body works card or some Axe deodorant? or go up and talk to him about it... maybe he has a problem and doesn't realize he stinks so bad?
2006-12-04 07:45:17 · answer #8 · answered by YourBrownEyedGirl 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
you got to becareful because there are people out there who have gland problems and no amount of deoderant can help them. there are also people that don't wear deoderant because of their religion. So becareful.
But be nice about it, do it somewhere private. Don't tell everyone
2006-12-04 09:51:24 · answer #9 · answered by alex 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
haha I like the first one. Just put it in a box with all the things for personal hygene that he can enjoy...
2006-12-04 07:47:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋