that they smell or have a bad body odor? (In mention to a teenager)
Thanks
2007-01-23 17:39:26 · 11 answers · asked by LS 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
to the member that asked if I am the parent, yes. She is my daughter and seems to get offended very easily so that is why I was asking to find out ways to do it right, without upsetting her too much. Because I do agree with the one member that we don't always smell ourselves so she may not think she does have BO.
2007-01-23 18:00:39 · update #1
Probably anyway you say it, a teenager is going to take it wrong. But try and say it very nicely. "I mean this nicely, but you need to take a shower." Or, maybe you could make up something like, my body feels so goood, when I use this soap. I know this is corny, but try and do it nicely, you'll get better results. If that doesn't work, I'm sure their friends will tell him or her. I know the friends took care of it when my kids wouldnt hang up their clothes.
2007-01-23 17:54:51 · answer #1 · answered by CURTIS TERI C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
IS there a good way to tell someone that? I'd say get the person alone with you and just say it as gently as possible. Sometimes, however, people take medication or have a medical condition that makes them smell less than...uh...fresh, so keep that in mind.
In any case, you might be doing them a favor. We tend to not be able to smell ourselves for some reason (and, if we can, it is REALLY bad).
2007-01-24 01:43:44 · answer #2 · answered by Skruffy 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you this teenager's parent? You might not want to do it at all. I'd mention it to the parent and let that person take care of it.
If you are the parent, simply approach the teenager in private and explain that they have a body odor problem. Explain to him/her how to use deodorant and that it's important to shower every day.
2007-01-24 01:51:02 · answer #3 · answered by drshorty 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
" Your (breath, body order etc) is a bit strong, you might need a mint, to brush teeth, deodorant. I would want to be told if someone else noticed . . . so, hope you don't mind my telling you. "
I've actually handled situations this way and every time I expressed this to a person, they were a bit uncomfortable yet also very appreciative of my telling them.
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2007-01-24 01:48:06 · answer #4 · answered by onelight 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
really best way is to be honest, blunt and discreet. dont be mean, but say too much to make a big deal out of it, and if you seem embarrassed about the whole thing that'll transfer to them and their natural embarrassment will be tenfold
2007-01-24 01:43:41 · answer #5 · answered by daughters_a_wookie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To a teenager? Usually "damn, you smell like ***" works....but I guess if you want to be proper you should discuss it with them in private.
2007-01-24 01:43:35 · answer #6 · answered by Exanthem 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would say privately to this person.... "I hate to say this but you have an odor that you should know about".
2007-01-24 01:44:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I care about you and I want you to care too
This is hard for me but will you mind if I ask you a question?
Take it from there...
2007-01-24 01:44:12 · answer #8 · answered by Agent99 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just say that but in private.
2007-01-24 01:42:11 · answer #9 · answered by jennifer h 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should buy them one of those cheap walgreen soaps ..and give it to them...or maybe some deoderant...and just say as politely as you can..."Son/Girl you STINK!!!" lol
2007-01-24 01:44:37 · answer #10 · answered by Curiously 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋