How do you tell someone they SMELL really bad?

TTA89 · 05-07-2008, 09:38 PM

So I recently started a new job. I'm a Network Engineer, so I work in the IT/Technology group.

I always used to think that these jokes about IT people were made up until I met our Server Admin. Now I totally 100% understand where these jokes come from. Most people that I know in IT are very cool, and not the typical geek/dorks that everyone makes fun of. (They also take showers)

This guy seems really nice but he has the absolute worst BO smell of anyone I have ever met. I'm talking, just played 48 hours of Football in 100 degree heat and didn't shower smell at 8am. There are 8 of us that sit in this enclosed area and its SOOO bad. Being the new guy, I get to sit in the cube over from him as everyone else has tried to move away.

I mean really, there is NO WAY that this guy can't know that he stinks. I'm talking about walk 10 feet from you and your like WTF is that smell bad.

I thought about leaving a deodorant stick on his desk but man thats mean...

Other than that, the job is cool.

TurboGNNN · 05-07-2008, 10:02 PM

That's discusting man... I feel bad for you.

forzfed · 05-07-2008, 10:27 PM

You need deodrant in a can! And start spraying it on him! Or you could accidently get him wet and spill some shampoo and liquid soap on him. Do your eyes water when your around him? Maybe he showers but just never washes his cloths, or when he does they are so entrenched in BO that they must be burnt. Buy him a new shirt.

For the Love of God Mike, take a shower!!!

Zap's Master and Superior · 05-07-2008, 10:56 PM

Call him over to your cube as if you need help with something and when he gets there VOMIT.

forzfed · 05-07-2008, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zap's Master and Superior

Call him over to your cube as if you need help with something and when he gets there VOMIT.

Then he is going to think Mike smells!

I thought Chinese were suppose to be smart?

turbofabricator · 05-08-2008, 12:25 AM

Here is something to consider. I asked the same question in a management class a few years ago. The instructor said that one co-worker of his had a terrible problem, and they would put a stick of deodorant on his tool box, and leave him new shirts, too. One day the individual came up to him and said he was quitting his job. He stated that he couldn't take the harassment any longer. See.......he had terminal cancer and showered at least three times a day, and he knew he smelled, but nothing would help, except death.
Maybe you can talk with the person and bring it up. If it is a medical condition, it might be easier to mentally forgive him. If it is a hygene isue, file a complaint with your HR dept. State that you are unable to perform your work.
I had to confront a co-worker (I was his lead) about his hygene problem. (he smelled like he rolled in pig "poo" on his way to work.

) I approached him and said "Hey, "Joe" (not real name), I have been recieving complaints from everyone about your hygene. Do you have a problem wearing deodorant?" he said, "NO!!! I wear deoderant!" I simply responded, "Change Brands!" He said OK, and was pretty cool about it. Well.......the next day, he showed up to work smelling like he rolled in pig poo laced with NBA/NFL tube socks!

So, I went around and had everyone on my crew sign a petition and I laid it on the second level managers desk. I told him (the manager) I put something on his desk that needed immediate attention. They sent him to our medical office to discuss hygene. Nothing changed, though, and we finally transfered him out of the area after he passed out one day for no reason. (probably from his own stink) Good luck. You do NOT have to work in that enviornment. If it offends you, go to your HR dept, and file a real complaint. If they don't do anything, spray the dude with air freshener. (when 2nd shift employees showed up to work, they would spray air freshener into the air conditioning unit.) Some people have NO clue about hygene, or just plain don't care. Bring a "FART" tablet to work and let it off in his cubicle to gag HIM!!!!!!!

firebird_1252 · 05-08-2008, 03:25 AM

simple.. tell him he stinks!

gordyzx9r · 05-08-2008, 04:42 AM

Tell him he stinks or file a complaint with HR/personnel manager.

Zap · 05-08-2008, 04:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TTA89

So I recently started a new job. I'm a Network Engineer, so I work in the IT/Technology group.

I always used to think that these jokes about IT people were made up until I met our Server Admin. Now I totally 100% understand where these jokes come from. Most people that I know in IT are very cool, and not the typical geek/dorks that everyone makes fun of. (They also take showers)

This guy seems really nice but he has the absolute worst BO smell of anyone I have ever met. I'm talking, just played 48 hours of Football in 100 degree heat and didn't shower smell at 8am. There are 8 of us that sit in this enclosed area and its SOOO bad. Being the new guy, I get to sit in the cube over from him as everyone else has tried to move away.

I mean really, there is NO WAY that this guy can't know that he stinks. I'm talking about walk 10 feet from you and your like WTF is that smell bad.

I thought about leaving a deodorant stick on his desk but man thats mean...

Other than that, the job is cool.

He has to look at your ugly face, so consider it an even trade.

TurboDave · 05-08-2008, 05:24 AM

Sounds like your IT guy is our IT guy!!

Hired him about 6 mo ago. Same problems, except our IT guy also owns 10 cats. So to the wierd smell issues, we also have to put up with seeing him in his cat hair covered cloths!!

Grumpy · 05-08-2008, 05:25 AM

tuff situation BUT ya have to do something

watch him go the complete opposite and smell like a french whore house like some woman do

JohnLarkin · 05-08-2008, 05:38 AM

Quote:

For the Love of God Mike, take a shower!!!

LMAO, yeah that's how they all start: "My friend has a problem with B.O. and he wants to know what to do about it".

In sincerity, being the new guy you should not approach him directly unless you have a strong relationship built. Even then it would have to be far from earshot of anyone else. Embarrassing him would be hurtful and potentially damaging to you. Best to get HR to handle it being that they usually have little to do anyhow other than payroll (a totally separate rant).

stevemon · 05-08-2008, 05:55 AM

Something that's worse than Mikes' problem IMO is women who put on the whole bottle of perfume before going to work. I remember one co-worker who did that and I literally could not breathe if I was within 3 feet of her.

Evans Ward · 05-08-2008, 06:49 AM

Christmas present= soap on a rope!

Gothmog · 05-08-2008, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gordyzx9r

Tell him he stinks or file a complaint with HR/personnel manager.

Yup, thats what we had to do at my old job, the HR director had to call the guy in and have a chat

05-07-2008, 09:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
TTA89 I want a Z06 Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Pahk the Cah Posts: 6,018	How do you tell someone they SMELL really bad? So I recently started a new job. I'm a Network Engineer, so I work in the IT/Technology group. I always used to think that these jokes about IT people were made up until I met our Server Admin. Now I totally 100% understand where these jokes come from. Most people that I know in IT are very cool, and not the typical geek/dorks that everyone makes fun of. (They also take showers) This guy seems really nice but he has the absolute worst BO smell of anyone I have ever met. I'm talking, just played 48 hours of Football in 100 degree heat and didn't shower smell at 8am. There are 8 of us that sit in this enclosed area and its SOOO bad. Being the new guy, I get to sit in the cube over from him as everyone else has tried to move away. I mean really, there is NO WAY that this guy can't know that he stinks. I'm talking about walk 10 feet from you and your like WTF is that smell bad. I thought about leaving a deodorant stick on his desk but man thats mean... Other than that, the job is cool. __________________ -Mike I used to own fast cars

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05-08-2008, 12:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
turbofabricator TIG maniac Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle area Posts: 1,196	Here is something to consider. I asked the same question in a management class a few years ago. The instructor said that one co-worker of his had a terrible problem, and they would put a stick of deodorant on his tool box, and leave him new shirts, too. One day the individual came up to him and said he was quitting his job. He stated that he couldn't take the harassment any longer. See.......he had terminal cancer and showered at least three times a day, and he knew he smelled, but nothing would help, except death. Maybe you can talk with the person and bring it up. If it is a medical condition, it might be easier to mentally forgive him. If it is a hygene isue, file a complaint with your HR dept. State that you are unable to perform your work. I had to confront a co-worker (I was his lead) about his hygene problem. (he smelled like he rolled in pig "poo" on his way to work.) I approached him and said "Hey, "Joe" (not real name), I have been recieving complaints from everyone about your hygene. Do you have a problem wearing deodorant?" he said, "NO!!! I wear deoderant!" I simply responded, "Change Brands!" He said OK, and was pretty cool about it. Well.......the next day, he showed up to work smelling like he rolled in pig poo laced with NBA/NFL tube socks! So, I went around and had everyone on my crew sign a petition and I laid it on the second level managers desk. I told him (the manager) I put something on his desk that needed immediate attention. They sent him to our medical office to discuss hygene. Nothing changed, though, and we finally transfered him out of the area after he passed out one day for no reason. (probably from his own stink) Good luck. You do NOT have to work in that enviornment. If it offends you, go to your HR dept, and file a real complaint. If they don't do anything, spray the dude with air freshener. (when 2nd shift employees showed up to work, they would spray air freshener into the air conditioning unit.) Some people have NO clue about hygene, or just plain don't care. Bring a "FART" tablet to work and let it off in his cubicle to gag HIM!!!!!!! __________________ All it takes is time, fabrication, a willingness to live in the garage, have a TIG, chop saw, MIG, angle grinder, mandrel bends, beer, aluminum, hose/fittings, electrical wire/connectors, Vodka, plasma cuttter, complete tool set, tube benders/flaring tools, Rum, tap&die set, gloves,vicodin, Neosporin and an understanding wife.

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forzfed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Winterpeg Posts: 6,167	You need deodrant in a can! And start spraying it on him! Or you could accidently get him wet and spill some shampoo and liquid soap on him. Do your eyes water when your around him? Maybe he showers but just never washes his cloths, or when he does they are so entrenched in BO that they must be burnt. Buy him a new shirt. For the Love of God Mike, take a shower!!!

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TurboDave Cell Phone Doc Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Seymour, TN Posts: 1,775	Sounds like your IT guy is our IT guy!! Hired him about 6 mo ago. Same problems, except our IT guy also owns 10 cats. So to the wierd smell issues, we also have to put up with seeing him in his cat hair covered cloths!! __________________ TurboDave EWCS(SW) USN ret.(1965-1988) My Photo Gallery Email Us Sevierville, TN TranslatorPro MAFless fuel, spark and boost management 86 GN11.67@117.51(Tanslator Pro/Extender Pro) (original owner) 87 GN 12.95@105.50(Stock) (second owner) 01 Excursion LTD TTS"race" chip 7.3L PSD(power stroke diesel) Turbo 4X2 08 Honda Accord EX-L, 270HP 3.5 V6

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Grumpy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Andover, Ma Posts: 12,081	tuff situation BUT ya have to do something watch him go the complete opposite and smell like a french whore house like some woman do __________________ Dan welcome to the Internet....where accurate information is scarce and in-accurate information is plentiful. 86/87 GN and 89 TTA .. tons of parts !! Stuff has to go !!! email ttastage2@yahoo.com

05-08-2008, 05:55 AM	#13 (permalink)
stevemon Hits or Cracks? Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Mustang, Ok Posts: 4,693	Something that's worse than Mikes' problem IMO is women who put on the whole bottle of perfume before going to work. I remember one co-worker who did that and I literally could not breathe if I was within 3 feet of her. __________________ stevemonroe@cox.net 1986 GN, 11.72 @ 115.48, stock turbo. Red 108 Chip (Now in my God sons care) 1989 TTA #10 of 1550, Sold 1967 Buick Spl. Dlx. (GS-ified) Sold 1957 Buick Special 4dr hdtp (sold) 1950 Special. Families 1st new Buick. Got the Bling Grill 2004 Ford Ranger Edge Ext Cab 2009 Toyota Rav4 Sport 4WD, V-6 2006 Sissy Motorscooter DIY Alcohol Injection 62 mm Throttle Bodys "For the most part, White bigots are no longer respected among Whites, and I look forward to the day that Black bigots are no longer respected among Blacks." Columnist Walter Williams Don't judge a man by his opinions, But by what his opinions have made him. - G.C. Lichtenberg

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