Work, Gross and Smells: Today, I have a new office-mate. I'm not particularly sensitive...

By headache - 04/05/2019 14:00

Today, I have a new office-mate. I'm not particularly sensitive to odours but he wears so much cologne, I nearly throw up every time he walks in. Only 8 more hours till fresh air. FML

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By Mary - 30/07/2017 05:00

Today, my officemate used the telephone beside my desk again. I still can't think of a better way to tell him how awful bad his breath is without the having to do it personally. We've been workmates for a year now and he still hasn't gotten a clue, despite of me covering my nose every time. FML

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By kittykat033 - 08/03/2014 17:19 - United States - Honolulu

Today, I started at my new job. My manager, upon meeting me, hugged me and sniffed my neck, then commented that I smelled "natural" and told me how much he loves that. I have to work with this creep until god knows when. FML

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By RinoaHeartilly - 28/11/2018 03:00

Today, like every day she works, my roommate once again put on a ton on perfume before work because she doesn't shower. She's gone, but this smell will be here for hours. FML

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By eMmA01 - 14/04/2009 02:50 - United States

Today, I was walking into class when the guy i like walked in and said "Gross it smells like grandma in here. What, did someone bathe in their perfume today?" I was the only girl in the room and I just bought new perfume. I thought I smelled good, apparently I didn't. FML

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By Joe - 27/08/2012 13:33 - United States - Coalgate

Today, I started my new job at a fragrance store. While training, the manager had me smell all of the scents to become familiar with the products. Before my shift was over, I'd had three asthma attacks. FML

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By tortured - 10/09/2018 15:00

Today, despite using deodorant religiously and showering twice a day, my roommate still smells so bad that every time she enters the room I become physically sick. FML

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kirby1964 20

Saturday 4 May 2019 17:21

Say something to them. He probably does not know. I had a mate who had the typing noise turned on his phone. I spoke to him and he turned it off. He did not know it is considered rude.

weeblek 14

Saturday 4 May 2019 18:45

Talk to them and if that doesn’t work talk to your supervisor. I have horrid allergies and found this is the best route. Some people just don’t realize they are wearing so much or have a scent that can cause reactions to others. Hope you get fresh air soon!

Comments

Purpangui 4

Saturday 4 May 2019 14:51

Open the window and check if you're pregnant (if you're a woman).

kirby1964 20

Saturday 4 May 2019 17:21

Say something to them. He probably does not know. I had a mate who had the typing noise turned on his phone. I spoke to him and he turned it off. He did not know it is considered rude.