When my sister comes to visit she stays for about 5 days. The last two times she was here she only showered once, maybe twice in those 5 days. I tried to hint and say things like "the towels are in this closet but let me know if you run out" or "I just got this great shampoo if you want to use it." She isn't some slob, she's a beautiful twenty-somthing girl, so what gives? Maybe it's a sign of something else like depression? Next time she comes to visit what would be a NICE way to tell her or bring it up?
2007-02-28 04:38:32 · 14 answers · asked by rock55 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
well it is better to come from u than to come from some stranger ..... u r her sister ..... there is no stronger bond than that believe me.... just open your heart to her and tell her honestly and she will open up if something is bothering her .... good luck
2007-02-28 06:15:41 · answer #1 · answered by enasshalaan 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It would be uncomfortable for both of you to just come out and tell her she needs to take a shower. Your hints were a good approach to take, even though she didn't get it. How about running a nice hot bubble bath for her, and tell her you guys are going to have a "girl's night" together, where you do each others hair and nails and basically just pamper each other. She will get her bath, and if she's depressed this could also help in that area too. You could even get some munchies and drinks, and go all out. Good luck....
2007-02-28 12:48:40 · answer #2 · answered by sassy_395 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh... I was going to say the shampoo thing, but I guess that didnt work last time.
Maybe buy that (shampoo for brunettes or blonds or red heads and say you bought it for her- or if she is trying to grow her hair long buy "long and strong" shampoo and say you bought it for her). Or, find out her favourite scent and buy a soap in that scent for her.
You didn't mention whether she stinks or not? If she doesn't stink, don't bother. or, you could ask her how often she usually showers, get the conversation flowing... ask if she's busy so thats why she doesnt shower as often?
2007-02-28 12:44:22 · answer #3 · answered by Sammy 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
She is an adult and can decide how to care for herself, but maybe you might let her know that you are concerned about her lack of interest for regularly taking care of herself. Maybe she was just behaving like she was camping at your house and being a lazy bum - that's nice every now and then. But for people who want to keep a job or a spouse, we have to take pride in our appearance and hygiene.
2007-02-28 13:56:58 · answer #4 · answered by Heffiner 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there really isn't a way to tell somebody about their hygiene without hurting their feelings. i would suggest just asking her why she didn't take a bath on the day she dont and see what her response is. then u will know whats going on with her, now if she answers with attitude then u now know she just triffling and tell her about herself.
2007-02-28 12:44:34 · answer #5 · answered by Ma Baby 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe ask her if she unhappy with something , and tell her that you care about her, and she needs to fix herself up, and take a bath,
2007-02-28 15:25:06 · answer #6 · answered by kitty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell her rule number1: Shower everyday. Your parents didn't raise her to be a pig.
2007-02-28 12:54:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would just tell her, maybe sit her down and see whats going on in her life.
2007-02-28 12:42:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well me and my brother (both guys lol) we usually dont give much care to showers for each other untill we start smellin each other....i just tell him that he smells rank and needs a shower and he just laughs and goes get one
2007-02-28 12:42:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
she's your sister, just tell her that she needs to take a shower. thats what i would do.
2007-02-28 12:43:01 · answer #10 · answered by ~lipgloss barbie doll~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋