how would you tell a friend/work colleague she smelt of BO??

euronorris

FakeIrish wrote: »

I think this reveals a lot about our society if we are now telling people they smell. Get a grip!

I'd rather someone point it out to me, than let me walk around smelling awful.

Although, tbh, I've always noticed when I start to get a bit stinky (hard not to during the summer months, public transport gets soooo hot), and carry around a travel sized deodorant so I can freshen up during the day.

Counting_Pennies_2

Do be careful, as one you don't want to upset her, but I was also told in my manager training years ago, that bad BO can be related to a health condition, even sometimes a form of cancer.

It might be worth suggesting she takes a visit to the doctor, as you are worried about her health, as you understand this can be the sign of a health problem.

hth

adouglasmhor

FakeIrish wrote: »

I think this reveals a lot about our society if we are now telling people they smell. Get a grip!

It says a lot about you that you think hygiene is irrelevant, particularly in a medical practice. Bit of a soapdodger yourself?

adouglasmhor

FakeIrish wrote: »

Well, that's kind of reiterating the point I'm making.

They stunk and were covered in boils and pockmarks, they emptied human sewage into the streets as well.

pimento

Is it stale sweat or a more fishy smell? Some unfortunate people have a chemistry thing with their glands where they emit a fishy smell and washing doeesn't help.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trimethylaminuria

FakeIrish

adouglasmhor wrote: »

It says a lot about you that you think hygiene is irrelevant, particularly in a medical practice. Bit of a soapdodger yourself?

I didn't quite say it was irrelevant but in all honesty, what can one do about it? Does she come into contact with patients or is she back office admin etc? Does the smell put patients at risk?

Others are asked whether it's BO or just a smell? Is there really a different?

FakeIrish

Counting_Pennies wrote: »

Do be careful, as one you don't want to upset her, but I was also told in my manager training years ago, that bad BO can be related to a health condition, even sometimes a form of cancer.

It might be worth suggesting she takes a visit to the doctor, as you are worried about her health, as you understand this can be the sign of a health problem.

hth

And anyone who raises a compliant if this was the case, could then face a disciplinary for discrimination.

FakeIrish

adouglasmhor wrote: »

Bit of a soapdodger yourself?

Is that necessary or relevant?

FakeIrish

adouglasmhor wrote: »

They stunk and were covered in boils and pockmarks, they emptied human sewage into the streets as well.

Please clarify who you mean by "they".

adouglasmhor

FakeIrish wrote: »

I didn't quite say it was irrelevant but in all honesty, what can one do about it? Does she come into contact with patients or is she back office admin etc? Does the smell put patients at risk?

Others are asked whether it's BO or just a smell? Is there really a different?

BO is caused by bacteria; and all smells are particulate which means when you smell it that's the bacterial waste landing on you.