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avlena
08-15-2006, 03:35 PM
We got a new guy at work, and he smells really bad! It's not just breath, it's sweaty body odor that I can smell a few feet away. And since we're all working in a lab, it's hard to avoid him (besides, he's a nice guy otherwise!). Yech! Oh well, at least its temporary!
PoorAvatar
08-15-2006, 04:25 PM
We had an IT guy who smelled really bad. I would hang my jacket on my chair and when he used my chair to fix my computer, my jacket smelled just like him so I ended up removing my jacket before he came and would take that opportunity to take a break. But even when I returned the smell lingered. Eeeew.

Honestly, how do you handle somethng like this without hurting someone's feelings. He was a nice guy too!
Mommypooh
08-15-2006, 04:39 PM
you say something to HR and let them deal with it.
InfiniteNothing
08-15-2006, 04:46 PM
Wow, lots of smelly workers around. We need cheap odor detectors to give people a little hint.
http://www.gotapex.com/the-softer-side-of-got-apex/139558-can-i-discipline-my-friends.html
avlena
08-15-2006, 05:58 PM
Wow, lots of smelly workers around. We need cheap odor detectors to give people a little hint.
http://www.gotapex.com/the-softer-side-of-got-apex/139558-can-i-discipline-my-friends.html

didn't see that thread, else I would've joined in! :P

he's not one of our employees (he's a vendor/contractor), so going to HR won't work. And there's a limited number of us in the lab, so I think he'd be able to figure it out. wonder if I can just bring in an air freshener and stick it on my desk for the next time he stops by my station...
Sirrich3
08-15-2006, 06:44 PM
Send them the threads for free deodorant!
DarkFury
08-16-2006, 04:56 AM
Send them the threads for free deodorant!

Or better yet, leave an "anonymous" tube of deodorant and some soap on their desk while they are away. :D
PoorAvatar
08-16-2006, 07:57 AM
I like the HR idea only I don't wanna be the one to tell HR. Leaving deodorant or soap on their desk seems to hurtful. If they weren't nice ;)
InfiniteNothing
08-16-2006, 09:07 AM
didn't see that thread, else I would've joined in! :P

he's not one of our employees (he's a vendor/contractor), so going to HR won't work. And there's a limited number of us in the lab, so I think he'd be able to figure it out. wonder if I can just bring in an air freshener and stick it on my desk for the next time he stops by my station...

According to this thread:
http://www.gotapex.com/off-topic/138991-smoke-and-perfume-gag.html
You can't cover up a stank like that.
DarkFury
08-16-2006, 06:46 PM
I like the HR idea only I don't wanna be the one to tell HR. Leaving deodorant or soap on their desk seems to hurtful. If they weren't nice ;)

If that is too hurtful.. why not wrap it up in a nice box with a bow on it. :D
Houdini
08-16-2006, 08:50 PM
I like the HR idea only I don't wanna be the one to tell HR. Leaving deodorant or soap on their desk seems to hurtful. If they weren't nice ;)

I dunno. Leaving deodorant or a nice soap on a desk anonymously may be a little hurtful, but it also may be a wake-up call to the offender. He/she may actually appreciate it after a little thought. And it would send a very clear message. Heck, the person may actually sneak into a bathroom stall or something and clean up or at least rub on some deodorant, somewhat alleviating the problem immediately, instead of waiting for HR to do something about it.
Nija
08-16-2006, 11:50 PM
Or you could just be nice and offer him gum, cologne or dryer sheets everytime they come near you.
DarkFury
08-17-2006, 08:38 AM
Or you could just be nice and offer him gum, cologne or dryer sheets everytime they come near you.
Ha ha... /me imagines you bustin' out the "dryer sheet" every time dude walks by. :heh:


BTW... puttin' cologne on top of FUNK does not make it better. Trust me... that is a BIG no no. :nono: :2far:

Deodorant fares better... but cologne covered funk is just nasty. :puke:
evil-will
08-17-2006, 10:08 AM
instead of going about this in such a round about way, why not just let him know directly?
InfiniteNothing
08-17-2006, 10:36 AM
We're a very passive agressive society
avlena
08-17-2006, 01:04 PM
instead of going about this in such a round about way, why not just let him know directly?

Telling a person their breath stinks is difficult enough, I can't imagine how huffy/insulted/hurt a person would feel if you tell them that THEY stink. Plus, in this case, I think it's a cultural thing, where his culture doesn't bathe as frequently as ours does.
DarkFury
08-17-2006, 01:29 PM
Telling a person their breath stinks is difficult enough, I can't imagine how huffy/insulted/hurt a person would feel if you tell them that THEY stink. Plus, in this case, I think it's a cultural thing, where his culture doesn't bathe as frequently as ours does.

Whadddu mean mon... j00 tink I'm gonna wash me air.... j00 got another think comin'...

Me 'air is where me power is, it's what makes me closer to God... Now pass me da smokes and get the f*** outta me face... ja bum clot! :bandit: :heh: :D