that they have horrible B.O. (body odor). I don't want to be rude to this person, or hurt their feelings. i understand that some folks have overactive sweat glands and what not, but there ARE options. I feel like they have to know that they smell this badly, and if they dont know-then i really feel bad for them. what should I do?
How to do you tell someone.....
03/26/2012
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I just had a post about bad breath the other day! It is so hard to nicely suggest it to a person rather than to come right out and say it. Maybe if you talk to them every now and then, it wouldn't be awkward to casually bring up your make-believe need for a stronger prescription deodorant or something. By making it about yourself, you take some of the sting out of it.
Originally posted by
jmex83
that they have horrible B.O. (body odor). I don't want to be rude to this person, or hurt their feelings. i understand that some folks have overactive sweat glands and what not, but there ARE options. I feel like they have to know that they smell
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that they have horrible B.O. (body odor). I don't want to be rude to this person, or hurt their feelings. i understand that some folks have overactive sweat glands and what not, but there ARE options. I feel like they have to know that they smell this badly, and if they dont know-then i really feel bad for them. what should I do?
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03/26/2012
There really isn't a right way to do it, but there are definitely a lot of wrong ways to do it. Be direct, be discreet and most of all be compassionate.
03/26/2012
That's a tough situation.
03/26/2012
Tell them as gently as you can in private.
03/26/2012
The only thing I can think of that I'd actually do is "Have you tried [name of strong deodarant]?" That's not the kind of thing someone says at random, so imo it's more than a "hint."
It might be a medical condition that they're struggling with and totally aware of; be prepared for that too.
It might be a medical condition that they're struggling with and totally aware of; be prepared for that too.
03/26/2012
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I agree with this completely.
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Ansley
There really isn't a right way to do it, but there are definitely a lot of wrong ways to do it. Be direct, be discreet and most of all be compassionate.
03/26/2012
It is so hard. I have been there with a friend... I could smell him went I entered the gym. NO KIDDING. Is there treatment for it? I mean is it worth it to tell them? Like is there anything that can be done?
03/26/2012
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They can get a sweat gland removal surgery under their armpits, I knew a girl who's had one done when she was a teen.
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Kissy
It is so hard. I have been there with a friend... I could smell him went I entered the gym. NO KIDDING. Is there treatment for it? I mean is it worth it to tell them? Like is there anything that can be done?
03/26/2012
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you should leave an anonymous gift of deodorant for them
Originally posted by
jmex83
that they have horrible B.O. (body odor). I don't want to be rude to this person, or hurt their feelings. i understand that some folks have overactive sweat glands and what not, but there ARE options. I feel like they have to know that they smell
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that they have horrible B.O. (body odor). I don't want to be rude to this person, or hurt their feelings. i understand that some folks have overactive sweat glands and what not, but there ARE options. I feel like they have to know that they smell this badly, and if they dont know-then i really feel bad for them. what should I do?
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03/26/2012
I think that it is always important to be honest with people. However, with that said you do not want to hurt anyones feelings. I probally would tell them straight out in a nice way or leave hints without being rude such as how others have suggested leave deordorant for them or body sprays.
03/26/2012
Just avoid them as best possible.
03/26/2012
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Give them a gift! Tell them you found a new perfume, body spray or deoderant you love and wanted to share. I've had to do this before with a coworker and they were flattered I thought of them.
Originally posted by
jmex83
that they have horrible B.O. (body odor). I don't want to be rude to this person, or hurt their feelings. i understand that some folks have overactive sweat glands and what not, but there ARE options. I feel like they have to know that they smell
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that they have horrible B.O. (body odor). I don't want to be rude to this person, or hurt their feelings. i understand that some folks have overactive sweat glands and what not, but there ARE options. I feel like they have to know that they smell this badly, and if they dont know-then i really feel bad for them. what should I do?
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04/26/2012
If your with this person constantly then I would probably hint to them that they kinda smell bad. If you rarely see them then I would let it be and hold my breath when around them. Lol. Is their birthday coming up? Get them a body care gift basket with deodorant and body wash and a loofah. Lol. I think if the person is a guy you can just tell them straight up they stink. Guys aren't as sensitive as women when it comes to that stuff. If it's a girl she will probably get offended so I would hint to her.
I think that some people might be used to their B.O. if they constantly stink. They may not notice. I personally would want someone to tell me if I had bad B.O. It would really embarrass me to know that no one told me and were disgusted by me. So I rather know and fix the problem. But a lot of people might not be so welcome to advice about their B.O. It could come off as offensive. This is a really tough situation. :/ Maybe you could slyly recommend them a certain brand of body wash or deodorant that you like.
I think that some people might be used to their B.O. if they constantly stink. They may not notice. I personally would want someone to tell me if I had bad B.O. It would really embarrass me to know that no one told me and were disgusted by me. So I rather know and fix the problem. But a lot of people might not be so welcome to advice about their B.O. It could come off as offensive. This is a really tough situation. :/ Maybe you could slyly recommend them a certain brand of body wash or deodorant that you like.
04/27/2012
I'd have to tell them straight out in an as gentle way as possible. I'm very sensitive to odours, so it's either tell them or ditch them as a friend if they smell that bad.
04/27/2012
ugh just be gentle... and good luck! lol
04/27/2012
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