2006-12-21 02:31:25 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
It isn't your job to do, she will be humiliated and embarrassed AND could file a complaint against you!
Go to your Human Resource person and explain your concerns to them. They are trained to deal with these types of things and will get it resolved without the embarrassment.
2006-12-21 02:38:40 · answer #1 · answered by uzurhead 3 · 6⤊ 0⤋
I have to wonder how or why you're getting so close to her and what her being overweight has to do with it. Thin people can have a bad odor too. How do you know it's her 'feminine area'? I have never been so close to someone to detect that. Maybe you should back off. BTW, anonymous notes are cowardly. Yeah, I'd say back off and if her scent really bothers you, then try to avoid her. I also don't like the idea of 'reporting' her to your supervisor. Are you trying to crush this woman? What's with you office workers? I know someone who works in an office too and they are always being petty and ganging up on someone. Concentrate on your work, not the scent of those you work with. Unless you have to sit so closely that you can't avoid her scent. In that case you could say something (gently) about her perfume smelling like body odor but you're sure she's clean, so it couldn't be that. Maybe she should change it. Have the decency and courage to talk to her face to face.
2006-12-21 03:20:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I had an issue similar to this the other day. I walked into the office and immediately noticed an offensive foul body odor. I don't know who it was, or if that's what it was, but I talked to my supervisor about it, and got some air freshener to spray. Supervisors CAN talk to someone if the problem is persistent and offends other peoples' sense of smell. It's embarassing, yes, but would you want to sit there in your own stank and not know it and have everyone angry at you? Ummm..probably not.
2006-12-21 09:56:42 · answer #3 · answered by SassySours 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't say anything. If it truly is that offensive, keep a wide berth (no pun intended) from her. It could be that she has some medical condition or takes a certain medication that makes her smell not-so-nice down there, and she has no control over it. If she seems like a genuinely unclean person (slob) take it up with your manager/supervisor.
2006-12-21 04:19:37 · answer #4 · answered by brevejunkie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh, that is bad.
You can send her an anonymous note, like others said. That is probably safest.
Or, when you see her in the bathroom, tell her that she has an odor and give her the number to your gyn.
2006-12-21 04:19:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Talk to HR or your direct boss. They may be able to handle it in a more sensitive manner that allows you to continue a positive working relationship.
2006-12-21 02:42:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would leave her a note but not sign it. Don't use your own handwriting and if you are really paranoid wear gloves when you write so you don't leave fingerprints.
Suggestion -
I don't mean to embarrass you or hurt your feelings in anyway, but there is an offensive personal odor emanating from you.
If you are having a problem washing, there are handheld shower heads that you can use. If you have a leaking urine problem there are thin sanitary pads you can wear to absorb the urine. If you have an infection, please see a doctor.
2006-12-21 02:48:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Over weight or not, talk to your staff developer and ask her to have a meeting on hygeine---I could not stand that odor all day..tell someone or write her a note and give it to her.....
2006-12-21 11:27:32 · answer #8 · answered by Maw-Maw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no polite way. Just wear a nose plug if you don't want to offend her.
2006-12-21 02:40:16 · answer #9 · answered by Rach 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Clip some ads for the products she needs, put them in an envelope with a note that says, "You need these".
2006-12-21 02:34:17 · answer #10 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋