2007-08-21 10:25:25 · 8 answers · asked by Angela S 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Talk to other people at your work about this problem. After you have formed a group that agrees that this is a problem, bring it up to your supervisor as a group. Ask him/her if he/she will have a word with this person. Or, a memo could be sent out to everyone talking about personal hygiene at the workplace and what is expected.
2007-08-21 10:46:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How well do you know this person? If you are close to him/her I would gently ask to speak to them privately, maybe go out to lunch or something, but don't be around anyone else at work. Let him/her know that you care and it doesn't affect your relationship. Let them know that you know it isn't due to his/her lack of personal hygiene because they obviously take good care of themselves (?)
Body odor can be due to many different causes
with the most obvious being lack of personal hygiene. Heredity can predispose us to more profuse sweating, as well as certain medications. Sometimes the more profuse sweating needs stronger deodorant or apply deodorant more times throughout the day. It can also be attributed to certain medical conditions. See link below.
Another factor is toxins that build up in a person's body can make them smell worse. For instance, heavy drinking the night before.
If you aren't close to the person, you may opt to steer clear! I don't know which I would rather, someone I like telling me I smell or someone I don't know. I hope that you get RELIEF from your situation! Best wishes!
2007-08-21 10:41:30 · answer #2 · answered by Stephanie B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A former co-worker had this problem, and someone left deodorant in his desk drawer. He promptly threw it away- not once, but three times. Finially a manager took him aside and said something. As it turns out, he thought the deodorant in his desk was left there as a prank. Turns out he had health issues, and meds contributed to his problem, but he did get better, so being discreet is important since not everyone is just a non bather.
2007-08-21 10:47:02 · answer #3 · answered by GEEGEE 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's very hard to do with someone you gotta see again the next day. Your options, however, are clear. Either just come out and say it in the nicest way you can think of or deal with it. If you just deal with it then chances are someone else may end up doing your dirty work for you by speaking up.
2007-08-21 10:34:19 · answer #4 · answered by mazaker2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tough one.. I had this situation in college with a dorm roommate.
I simply got to the point where I asked them if they were aware that they had a rather strong body odor.
2007-08-21 10:31:51 · answer #5 · answered by Tom T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do you need to tell them?
Assuming they have a nose, they probably already know.
It's just something that some people can't control. It's not as simple as wearing deodorant for some people.
Leave it alone.
2007-08-21 10:51:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tell the HR director or a manager & let THEM handle it.
Or maybe put a gently-worded anonymous note in their desk or locker. Just don't be cruel about it--they very likely can't smell it.
2007-08-21 10:33:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
had this problem, sent anon letter to own work acting like customer complaining
2007-08-21 10:33:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋