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Re: OFF-TOPIC question about an office thing

Subject: Re: OFF-TOPIC question about an office thing
From: Frank <frank -at- research -dot- canon -dot- com -dot- au>
To: techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com
Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2006 13:02:36 +1000


I agree about HR needing a policy about this. Similar to your situation, I had to move desk locations due to a guy who practically bathed in cologne. Along with his cologne, he would waft into the office around 10:00 AM; I could smell him before I could see him. Cheap stuff it was too. The odor hung around for ages.

I've often wondered how to raise the subject with him without offending him. Humor can work, but often times it doesn't. Suggestions?

Regards,
Frank.


Yvette, Denoga wrote:

Here's a bit of perspective: in non-western countries commenting on
someone's perfume or body scent is a no-no. I have once worked with a
woman of which perfume was not her problem, but an extremely offensive
body scent that left a trail (and holding your nose would not help). I
could not tell her directly because it was considered "politically
incorrect" (believe it or not). Her countrymen seem to think other
people's noses are too sensitive. I had to ask to move to another desk
because majority of my co-workers were of the same nationality. I could
not even mention the name of this person to my manager.
I wish companies would be more enlightened that strong scents (perfume,
deodorant or body scent) can become a big issue to employees. For a
time, I could not concentrate on my work everytime she passed by. I
eventually left the office for other reasons, but I am thankful I don't
have to run into her again.
There should be some globally accepted HR policy or something on things
like these. Sounds harsh, but after what I went through, it is
definitely worth the trouble.
Yvette
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My current employer has a policy about wearing fragrances etc. and their
affect on people like myself who have allergies. I like the policy - it
makes my working life more pleasant.

Ron

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James Jones wrote:

wear heavy perfume. You can hardly tell that she's wearing any perfume
at
all. Her perfume does not cause complaints from anyone else. Is this kind of thing an issue in offices? Thanks for your wisdom.

Some people are very sensitive to fragrances. I can tell when someone is wearing scented deodorant, as an example. I get nauseous if the scent is too powerful.

yes, perfumes, etc. are an issue in offices.

Jacki

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