How do you tell a co-worker that their body odor is offensive?  Especially if you do not want to hurt them?
396160
That is a difficult one... A friend of mine just came right out and told me. I was offended and did not talk to him any after that. I was wrong of course and should have appreciated it.(note: the problem was that I LOVED onions and perspiring after onions is not good).\n\nOne anonymous way would be for a person to leave the individual a bar of soap with his/her name on it... the other way is the blunt way and that is to get the person aside and state that you noticed that tdhey had an odor and it was similar to one your uncle had.. they found out he had (some ficticious thing) epidermal scaling (whatever that is) and he used a Oat meal(or whatever) soap bar and it cured it. Your chances of being disliked after that are good but you would have done the individal a favor...
1157048
The most polite thing to do is to look for some air freshener to spray in the bathroom and remain silent. People don't purposely make a bad smell in the bathroom and at least the person had the manners to go there to relieve themself.
813860
yes farting is natural out bodies do it at the most awkward times.\nAlthough if someone has a farting problem that just stinks out the office..  Sometimes subtle hints help.\nLike wow that was a little smelly mate. mind opening some windows.. or asking for some spray to go around the office.\n\nIf these don't help then you will have to be forward.. \nLook mate..  these farts are starting to make me feel ill.. can  you move away when know your going to release one.\nor go to the toilet, Ask are you taking anything for it.\nbeing forward might make them feel awkward but also bringing it to there attention that its becoming a problem is the best.
611798
You have to tell them they smell. There's no kind way to do it, you just have to be blunt.
384440
Well, for me it's tough to predict what comes with laying a little coil in a public restroom, I mean what if I toot and someone hears it or smells it...I wouldn't want someone to know that I was poopin'.  That might not make them like me anymore. Then I would cry and no one wants a somber workplace!
434289
i think that if you really are a true friend then you'll tell that person he/she has bad breath coz you don't really want your friend to hear it from other people coz that would just be most embarrassing.  with an employee, we'll i guess you should because you don't want to embarrass yourself to clients. if they're not at all liasing with clients, i think you should still tell that person because it's for their own good anyway.  if he/she does something about it, well and good, if not, at least you let them know so they would be conscious of it and try not to open their mouths too often or better yet not at all.
611053
You're going to have to tell her about it, just say it in a nice way, like " You're kind of stinky, want to take a shower together?"  Or maybe she needs to douche.
650961
Some do some don't. I don't just mean unclean or unbathed people. I am talking about cologne or perfume wearing people that could knock a buzzard of a crap wagon with the aroma coming off of them. I think some people are not as sensitive to it as other people though. I try and make a point of letting people know when they are smelling a little to funky. I try and be polite and say things like, "Damn, it's not the smell baby it is the burning of my eyes". or" Wow that cologne you are wearing reminds me of something wait a sec it's coming, I know it smells like the outhouse door on a 1954 Tuna boat". They generally get the hint and if not I was looking to meet people when I found them. i do have one rule with friends and family too. If you stink you are on your own because I don't want to be anywhere near when people start pointing a finger, Stinky.
892155
Do you enjoy where you are working?  This I think you need to answer, be truthful to yourself.  If you do like the job, I think that you would be best putting it down to experience and don't go there again.  If the answer is no I don't like this job, I would start looking for a new position and forget all about this.  The longer you stand in shit the more you smell of it, let it drop and move on, don't forget those who stabbed you in the back but this isn't good for your health to keep turning this over in your head.
436560
Here is the thing, how well do you know the person(s) asking the question(s)? Whatever you feel comfortable sharing with others, do that. If a person is imposing themselves, just say that someone contributed it to you and didn't charge you. This way you are tactfully brushing off their nose problems. Congratulations and have a happy and most splendid day. God bless.
917630
just say ..oi!! fatty!!...put some deodorant on u stinky mutt
616248
Nice pun in your question.....\n\n\nIf you have reason to maybe let them know I would otherwise I don't see a need to. It is up to you and according to your comfort level with your co-workers.\nMy wife is claustrophobic in certain situations so I know it can be tough.
489595
If he's nice then he should be able to take a little criticism. Just be polite and kind and explain to him that his odor issue is becoming unbearable and interfering with your work.\n\nIf he does not do anything about it, it needs to be reported to your superior. There's no reason your work should suffer because of this.\n\nTo get rid of the odor in the mean time, try this stuff called "Approach" (www.approachit.net) it's great for taking BO and any bio odor out of a room and should freshen things up considerably (no perfumy stuff so the guy won't get annoyed). \n\nYou may also suggest he get some of it too to spray himself with. It could be he's trying deal with his odor but hasn't found something to eliminate it yet. \n\nGood Luck!
152391
If the smell doesn't bother him, doing the same to him won't bother him either.  I say, if you've spoken to him several times about it to no avail now it's time for drastic measures.\nIf you don't mind the confrontation that will definitely happen, either take the basket and sit it ON TOP of his side of the desk for him to find. Or dump it directly onto his chair.  He may get mad but then he should realize how his trash is affecting you.\nGood luck.
482586
Bring some veggies to snack on (celery sticks are my fave - and lowest in calories) or even fruits (higher in calories & sugar but a more satisfying treat).  When a co-worker offers you something to eat, just say no thanks you're already snacking and then offer them some of the healthy stuff that you have.  If that doesn't work, talk about why you don't want the food, i.e., "no thanks, do you know how much fat is in that little bite?" or "Ewww... I don't eat that anymore" Your co-workers will get tired of feeling bad about what they are eating and will stop trying to push it on you.  Good Luck!
280009
Stand up to the person in question.  It is polite to let them know that you have a problem with their work habits BEFORE you tell your supervisor.  If your colleague does not change, then go to your boss.  If your boss does not deal with the problem, tell them you are not happy, and go to THEIR supervisor.  They will respond if you go higher in the chain of command, and remember, the squeaky wheel gets the grease.
889915
That's right, it depends on the context of the sentence.  (Obviously, your co-workers are swearing.)  I'd talk to each of them about it, since you've already gone to your supervisor. Depending on how you approach them, they may stop for you. \n\n.