How to tell a co-worker politely that they stink

Veil5577
Veil5577 Posts: 868 Member
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Anyone know? I work in a print shop where we print tee shirts, and there is one guy there who either has never heard of, or does not believe in, deodorant. He's a nice guy in other ways and despite some of my posts on here, I am not wanting to hurt his feelings. But it gets pretty hot in that shop and after just a little while I literally cannot stand being around him. I think a dead body would smell less offensive.

Any idea how to tell him this without upsetting him?

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  • Guns_N_Buns
    Guns_N_Buns Posts: 1,899 Member
    The direct approach. Polite is relative, because they're going to get offended, regardless, if they're easily offend-able.

    If you're not good with this type of 'dirty' work, take it up with his supervisor/HR so they can tell him.
  • LADYFAHMY
    LADYFAHMY Posts: 96
    Just be upfront and honest. Sometimes people cant smell themselves. I would want to be told.

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