the older woman i work with dosnet like the febreez i spray it bothers her allergies so i was thinking about maybe bringing a lightly scented candle do you think it would be inappropriate to burn a candle behind the teller line? of course i wouldnt if it were to still bother my co worker?
2007-12-18 05:27:12 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
When you are at home, use your sprays and candles. The workplace is no place for these items.
If the bank has a bad smell, then ask with your manager to fix.
2007-12-18 05:37:10 · answer #1 · answered by June B 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it would be inappropriate and dangerous to have a candle burning behind the teller line. Yes, it would still bother your co-worker's allergies since it would still smell the same way, yet be continuous. I don't like it either. If febreez is illuminating the odors rather than masking them, why does it have an odor at all?
2007-12-18 13:31:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is not only inappropriate, it is unsafe to have an open flame in a place of business. Especially considering the amount of flammable paper you work with, a lit candle would be highly dangerous.
And yes, if scented sprays irritate her allergies, scented candles might bother her as well.
If you want a pleasant scent, keep a small bottle of hand lotion at your station, and apply the lotion whenever you want a scent (a light dab on your lip under your nose will also keep the scent near you).
2007-12-18 13:40:34 · answer #3 · answered by teresathegreat 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if it would necessarily be inappropriate but it could be dangerous. Get one of those new flame less candle things they're cool looking.
And i just have to say this, I'm an intern teller at my high school Utah Community Credit Union opened a branch here and I work there during lunch. I get a five hundred dollar scholarship at the end of the year. It is a blast!
2007-12-18 13:36:41 · answer #4 · answered by ladybug 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she is allergic to Febreez, she may well have allergies to perfume scents in general. Instead of spraying or lighting candles, why don't you just bring in a small personal air freshener like the glade glass pieces. Since it doesn't emit a spray or smoke into the air, it probably would work for both of you.
2007-12-18 13:41:01 · answer #5 · answered by dawnb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've seen it done at places I have worked. It is slightly dangerous. But, I think that smoke and scent is going to bother your co-worker more. Just learn to live with not spraying air fresheners or burning candles at work. It is obtrusive if someone wants their job to smell like a scent they choose-certainly if someone has allergies.
Think about it, this woman with a medical problem shouldn't have to suffer just because you like to smell berries or vanilla.
2007-12-18 13:39:09 · answer #6 · answered by Highly Evolved 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Candle....money...paper...open flame...small space....me thinks its not the best of ideas. However, you can get the little hot plates you plug in , sit the candle on and it melts. Smells just like you are burning it without that annoying flame.
2007-12-18 13:57:42 · answer #7 · answered by Bad Answer Queen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ahh, the stink of dirty dollar bills combined with body odor from dead skin bacteria.
Get you manager on the stick.
Someone is falling down on the job.
Have them change the air filters in the place more often.
2007-12-18 13:46:31 · answer #8 · answered by r_e_a_l_miles 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd get a Whisp or something. I wouldn't risk burning the bank down for good smells!
2007-12-18 13:36:31 · answer #9 · answered by KJ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
there are like all kinds of different "good smelling"
products. Some do not need to be burned.
ring in something like that first.
2007-12-18 13:31:02 · answer #10 · answered by zorro1701e 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋