Work issues

[kreebs29]

Hey all TM3 peoples. I have an interesting question for you to ponder and would love to hear some serious responses. If you were ever told by a senior member at your place of employment (their tenure is 25 + years with same company and could get away with redrum) and they told you during a confidential conversation that you smell (daily) and should use deodorant (although you do), what course of action would you take?

[fruitloops]

I'd put on some deodorant.

[SomeGuy]

I'd put on some deodorant.

This. Although I'd suggest antiperspirant as it's far more effective.

Just because you don't think you stink, chances are everyone else does...he did you a favour by telling you in confidence.

[fruitloops]

This. Although I'd suggest antiperspirant as it's far more effective.

Just because you don't think you stink, chances are everyone else does...he did you a favour by telling you in confidence.

Yeah use antiperspirant. Clog the pores in your skin so they can't sweat. Great idea. You sweat naturally for a reason, just put deodorant on more often, wear new, clean clothes every day, and shower at night and in the morning. And if you sweat a lot because you weigh quite a bit and little tasks tire you, lose some weight. Go workout.

[SomeGuy]

Yeah use antiperspirant. Clog the pores in your skin so they can't sweat. Great idea. You sweat naturally for a reason, just put deodorant on more often, wear new, clean clothes every day, and shower at night and in the morning. And if you sweat a lot because you weigh quite a bit and little tasks tire you, lose some weight. Go workout.

I'm sure we sweat from a few more places than just underarms...my balls sweat enough to make up for it. Keep in mind deodorant only deals with the smell and not with preventing the source of the smell.

[Noisy Crow]

+1 on antiperspirant. Shower in the morning before going to work. Also, make sure you don't reuse t-shirts etc. If you do anything during the day that makes you sweat you might want to take an extra shirt/undershirt. Also, make sure your clothes are getting cleaned properly in the washing... overloading the washing machine, not using the correct amount of detergent, or letting clothes sit wet in the washer can result in mold which has an odour and that worse when wet with perspiration.

[mickey_g]

Thats why I like old people...they DGAF

[m_bisson]

Lol yeah... Don't take it personally. We've had two people who had issues with smell and management had to let them know. So you're not the only one!

[Jackal]

+1 on antiperspirant. Shower in the morning before going to work. Also, make sure you don't reuse t-shirts etc. If you do anything during the day that makes you sweat you might want to take an extra shirt/undershirt. Also, make sure your clothes are getting cleaned properly in the washing... overloading the washing machine, not using the correct amount of detergent, or letting clothes sit wet in the washer can result in mold which has an odour and that worse when wet with perspiration.

+1
1) shower daily
2) wash any clothing after wearing once with tide or another good detergent
3) ** use Naturally Fresh Deodorant Crystal - available at Walmart ** this doesn't mask the smell with fragrances and just works.

[Timotee]

+1 on the daily showers and clothing being washed with a good detergent, most especially them jackets.



+1
1) shower daily
2) wash any clothing after wearing once with tide or another good detergent
3) ** use Naturally Fresh Deodorant Crystal - available at Walmart ** this doesn't mask the smell with fragrances and just works.

[Metal Wing]

Not much can be added to what has been said...

Just wanted to add that I used this for a period of time: https://well.ca/products/degree-for-men-clinical-strength_22749.html?gclid=COfynN_0hsICFZeEaQodS34A _Q
That thing was a beast compared to other ones I've used. Almost too scary to use.

And if I was told that at work, I would probably say "I'll see what I can do" and write it off as "well, today sucked, but whatever" day.

[FoXy]

I think he thought we would be outraged for the fact that the guy actually said something.

But kudos to him, he's ballsy. Most people wouldn't say anything. And sometimes, they should. You can't take it personally, you just didn't know!

[staax]

I can see how some people may be taken back by a comment like that but others may be appreciative.

I would much rather someone tell me that I had a different smell coming from me, or if I have food on the side of my face. I wouldn't want to be exposed to a lot a people with something off-putting about myself.

Could you imagine going in for a job interview and after speaking to a bunch of people before that no one told you that you have a piece of spinach from your lunch caught in your teeth? I guarantee you that the interviewer would be staring at that the whole time.

Just the other day my boss had a little friend from his nose caught in his moustache. No one on my team told him but me and afterward he thanked me.

No one wants to walk around with a booger hanging from their face for all your co workers to see and you don't have a clue.

[Noisy Crow]

No one wants to walk around with a booger hanging from their face for all your co workers to see and you don't have a clue.

Yup. By saying nothing people are believe they are avoiding embarrassment for the person, but they are doing the exact opposite

[CarLadyLisa]

Yup. By saying nothing people are believe they are avoiding embarrassment for the person, but they are doing the exact opposite

Agree. 100% Some have a tactful way of telling you and others don't. The information is the same.

[m_bisson]

I think he thought we would be outraged for the fact that the guy actually said something.

But kudos to him, he's ballsy. Most people wouldn't say anything. And sometimes, they should. You can't take it personally, you just didn't know!

You think that's ballsy?

We had a female employee who had some feminine odour issues, if ya know what I mean. She had no idea, though. So after being told, she went to the doctor and it turned out she needed some sort of medication for it lol.

How do you tell a woman her vagina stinks? Lol... I couldn't imagine being that guy. And yes, it was a guy.

[FoXy]

lol he's ballsy cus at least he had the gall to say something. Good for him, most ppl are wussies and wouldn't say anything.

I would only say something if it affected me, like if he sat near me and I had to endure it all the time.

[Hyperion]

If you smell... You smell. Why should he have to suffer if he needs to talk to you.
Come to work smelling like daisies tomorrow and you will never get told again. There's a 99% chance he's already forgot because he doesn't actually care.

[danacosta24]

at the very least it was a confidential conversation. It's not like he went out and embarrassed you in front of co-workers.
All suggestions on here are good. Hope it works out for ya pal.

[6strings]

Shower daily if not twice.
Use deodorant or antiperspirant if you're feeling risky.
If you have lots of armpit hair, consider getting it waxed few times a year.

[kreebs29]

I'd put on some deodorant.
Figured this would come up. I do and apply 2x a day. Im generally a warmer person than most.

[Aitch]

I find deodorant doesn't always help. I can get smelly pits, especially with tighter shirts. At that point deodorant doesn't do anything without washing.

[FoXy]

if you really smell deodorant doesn't help, antiperspirant is what you need, the clinical kind if the regular one isn't enough

but trimming your underarm hair is a good idea, you don't have to shave it all btu you could use head trimmers with a #4 or something.

[m_bisson]

if you really smell deodorant doesn't help, antiperspirant is what you need, the clinical kind if the regular one isn't enough

but trimming your underarm hair is a good idea, you don't have to shave it all btu you could use head trimmers with a #4 or something.

Haha... this is a little embarrassing I guess, but that's what I do. Keeping the pit hair short does wonders for the smell. Same applies down below.

[FoXy]

lmao gotta keep that shit tight :P

Having a jungle under your arms won't to alleviate sweat and bacteria growing under your arms.

[Jackal]

Figured this would come up. I do and apply 2x a day. Im generally a warmer person than most.
kreebs29 You have to try Naturally Fresh Deodorant Crystal. Very natural. Only 5-6$ at Walmart. A similar product is available at Shoppers for 3X the price.

[kreebs29]

Well, I thank those that have offered alternatives for sweat/smell control. I will check those out this weekend. As for the "that's obvious" comments, I found them to be funny in nature, although the thought was there (dont wear the same shirt/socks twice). Good community here at TM3.

[asyed]

Shower daily if not twice.
Use deodorant or antiperspirant if you're feeling risky.
If you have lots of armpit hair, consider getting it waxed few times a year.




Did someone say wax???



Also to op: don't go overboard with the Axe/cologne tho..... That stuff is equally annoying

[FoXy]

Not to mention a lot of workplaces require scent free facilities.... not that everyone follows. This morning I was gassed out by some women who doused herself with perfume in the washroom

[Mr Wilson]

Mmmmmm nothing like perfume and the faint whiff of poop.

[Canadianbacon]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/21/eca5ca036d3f04b031526168faade876.jpg

I use this stuff deodorant and antiperspirant mix last well over a day