Smelly co worker

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This is an age old question, but I'm at a loss on if I should do anything. A co worker of mine who I consider a friend (work friend who I could hang out with outside of work), has really bad body odor. She has great hygiene and takes pride on how she looks. She recently lost a lot of weight which I noticed the BO isn't as bad, but its still there. She has yummy smelly lotions at her desk and some sprays because we work long hours. I don't know if or how I should say something. Everyone knows she smells and if it was a best friend I would say something. I feel that as someone she likes and has a friendship with I should tell her, but on the other hand I don't want to hurt or embarrass her.

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  • Liblub
    13 years ago

    I think you should tell her : )
    Only when she is alone with you

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  • fulmater
    13 years ago

    Yell her when you alone make sure no one else is about to hear you. As a friend

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  • MercedesBenz
    13 years ago

    She may have some type of medical condition.

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  • koifish
    13 years ago

    Tell her. But be as nice as possible. You sound like a good friend.

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  • aBiGaIl
    12 years ago

    I know you don't want to embarrass her...but you'll save her from further embarrassment if you tell her! That way she can get it under control and not make it awkward for everyone!

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  • emilydoll
    12 years ago

    I would ask her when's the last time she took a shower.

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  • MiamiBoy
    13 years ago

    Ass smell or armpit smell got to admit that made me laugh lol and yea you should tell her its just going to keep getting smellier and do you really want that everyday of your life she will probably thank you :)

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  • MESOMIKE
    13 years ago

    Ass smell or armpit smell? There's a difference in the causes. Bring up the subject, and try and interject. Always, before interjecting, snitch on yourself and tell of a time (I'm sure there was a time) when you smelled yourself. Ease into the conversation. When you admit your own faults, even if you have to exaggerate it some, people are less apt to get their feelings hurt.

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  • ladyluck31
    13 years ago

    You sounds like a really good friend, tell her in a nice way, while along, a true friend always suppose to tell their friend when somethings nto right with them.

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  • OgreMatt
    13 years ago

    I would suggest talking to yur superior about it. As one friend to another it would be awkward. But you can stay annonymous by talking to a manager or supervisor. It's a legitmate workplace concern that bosses have to address more than you might think.

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