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Originally posted by oldschool420 Fair enough, I agree with that in most cases. But in this case, something clearly needs to be said to the guy. Would you prefer all your co-workers speak behind your back about how bad you stink, or have someone tell you so maybe you can fix the problem?

yeah absolutely, somebody has to tell face about the smelly problem,

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Originally posted by Al yeah absolutely, somebody has to tell face about the stink problem,

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Originally posted by Endlesswave Ok I get that. How does that work at hospitals though or if you cut yourself?

I don't know. I don't care, because I don't believe in that.

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Originally posted by jeeper_095

dude - the edit/delete button is on the far right, not on the left.

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Originally posted by Misanthrope noooooo. His argument was based on his belief about how Muslims are forbidden to have any contact with alcohol.

Drinking alcohol and rubbing alcohol (or those used in perfumes and products) are 2 totally different things. COme on....

start putting on noseplugs when you talk to him...he'll get the idea eventually

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Originally posted by Banelord There is this guy setting next to me, he does not smell good at the best of time, but today man was it bad. It was like he forgot to wipe his ass or something? I had to write an e-mail to my boss to have a private meeting. I told him he must move me now, because I'm getting physical sick from the stink. So my boss and I had to brainstorm a way for everyone to save face. The question how would you tell someone they stink?

bahahahhaha that's so cold!

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Originally posted by Lightshow start putting on noseplugs when you talk to him...he'll get the idea eventually

nice

I would talk to my boss about it and mention that his physical smell is distracting, disgusting and causing you not to perform well at work. Most workplaces nowadays have a no scent policy and if you even so much as have any kind of perfume or cologne on they are breathing down your neck. What is wrong with speaking up when someone smells like smelly ass crack?
If that doesn't work find out when the guys birthday is and get him a set with shower gel, deoderant and cologne!

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Originally posted by Banelord It was like he forgot to wipe his ass or something?

My fave part! Can't stop laughing!

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Originally posted by jeeper_095 the religious belief excuse is getting kind of old; how about getting with the system and adopt morally acceptable principles.

what's wrong with this statement!






But yeah, I absolutely dislike smelly people...especially at work, where you have to remain professional and political about things like that. I'm lucky that at my workplace the people who directly work around me are fairly easy going, and if this were the case at my workplace I'd be able to straight up tell them that they smelled like ass.

smelly people are almost as bad....

as those sandies that fast and breath stinks during the fasting. I dont get why i gotta suffer cause of someone elses religion.

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Originally posted by LiANG Spray cologne on him, behind his back obviously, or where he sits without him knowing who did it. Hopefully he'll get the message that people in the office doesn't like how he smells.

other people in the office may be allergic to collogne. I learned that its always better to have less than more of a smell. besides itl smell like assie cologne

Write a note and leave it on his desk while he's at lunch and say that it's from a 'secret admirer' and for him to start thinking about his body odor.

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Originally posted by Misanthrope noooooo. His argument was based on his belief about how Muslims are forbidden to have any contact with alcohol.

Unfortunately there is a lack of education amongst muslims. The only alcohol which is forbidden is the alcohol which can be consumed. In 99% of the case of alcohol used within perfumes, deodorants etc are not the same type that can be used for consumption and as a result we are able to wear it.

Besides, it's religiously wrong to be unclean as a muslim as we are supposed to be clean with an exact regiment pretty much all the time and even has specific times ordained when you absolutely must bathe. Cleanliness is literally next to godliness for muslims. If you guys ever encounter these so-called muslims ask them to speak to their local imam about their smell. That should shut them up

is consuming mouth wash considerd as consuming alcohol?
And what about brushing ones teeth are they allowed to do that during fasting?

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Originally posted by riskytrader Unfortunately there is a lack of education amongst muslims. The only alcohol which is forbidden is the alcohol which can be consumed. In 99% of the case of alcohol used within perfumes, deodorants etc are not the same type that can be used for consumption and as a result we are able to wear it. Besides, it's religiously wrong to be unclean as a muslim as we are supposed to be clean with an exact regiment pretty much all the time and even has specific times ordained when you absolutely must bathe. Cleanliness is literally next to godliness for muslims. If you guys ever encounter these so-called muslims ask them to speak to their local imam about their smell. That should shut them up

I had a coworker who smelled very nasty. He always came to my desk to hang out and chat with me. The stench was unbearable. So I ordered these really expensive air freshners (they were like $25 a bottle...obviously they worked well) and I always had a bottle hidden nearby. I could see when he was on his way over to see me, so I would spray the office. And as soon as he left, I would spray it again.

The air freshner was good, but not good enough. And I didn't want to get in trouble for spending half of the company's money on that stuff.

Once I had a chat with him about deodorant. It was really awkward, but someone had to do it. I think I said something along the lines of, "Omg, I was late for work this morning! I didn't have time to make a cup of tea, or even to pack a lunch. At least I remembered to put on deodorant! That's the important thing!"

It actually worked. The next day, he came into my office, and he smelled really good! This went on for about a week, and I thought I would tell him that he smells really good (so he would feel encouraged to keep up the good work).

Problem solved!

You have done the right thing by bringing it to the attention of your boss. It is now up to your boss to do something. Most companies will have personal hygiene standards that must be met.

I'm amazed at how many of you can't just be assertive and upfront with people. I think it's fucking bullshit to "casually bring up a conversation about deodorant". What are you? 12??

If it bothers you, you have every right to say something. Being assertive isn't about offending people or being accusatory. It's about making clear YOUR issues, without encroaching upon another person's comfort/beliefs/whatever.

Never point the finger and say things "YOU should this", or "YOU didn't do that", etc.

Just state what YOUR problem is, and what you'd like to see change about it.

"Hey man, I'm sorry but I'm really bothered by the way you smell. Is there anything you can do to freshen up a bit before you come to work?"


How hard is that? Seriously.


And yeah, if it's such a big deal for you...then tell your boss. I'm sure he/she is an expert at assertive problem solving tactics.

Can HR do anything?

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Originally posted by Cuzo Can HR do anything?

We had an instance @ work where the manager spoke with the associate..still nothing...HR had to step in...it got a bit better but still...don't know what ended up happening in the end.

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Originally posted by Silky Johnson And yeah, if it's such a big deal for you...then tell your boss. I'm sure he/she is an expert at assertive problem solving tactics.

Nevermind, I just re-read that your boss and you are trying to come up with way to do it that will "save face". Good fucking lord, where do you work? Passive Aggressive Incorporated?? Unbelievable.

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Originally posted by jennypie Nevermind, I just re-read that your boss and you are trying to come up with way to do it that will "save face". Good fucking lord, where do you work? Passive Aggressive Incorporated?? Unbelievable.

Maybe they'll have to outsource it.

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Originally posted by Misanthrope dude - the edit/delete button is on the far right, not on the left.

noted

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