WTF on East Coast Drive: 'I can't deal with my co-worker's bad odour'
'There's something foul-smelling in the office and it's not someone's lunch that has gone bad. It's something way worse - and it's unbearable!'
Imagine going to an office every day that stinks - to the point where you actually can't stand being there anymore. This is what one person has to deal with on a daily basis.
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Bad odour can be caused by many things, and can range from issues with sweat glands to people forgetting to put deodorant on.
But how do you tell someone politely that they don't smell very nice? It's a tricky one and if not handled correctly, could end up being awkward for both parties.
Here's what the employee had to say...
Hey Bongani and Mags, This is a strange one. I’m stuck in an office next to a guy who has the worst body odour I have ever smelled. I’ve spoken to my manager who says he can’t say anything. But I actually cannot continue like this. It’s so bad, everybody even avoids our corner of the office. I can’t breathe as I type this to you. How do you handle someone that has a bad odour in your office?
To gift their co-worker some deodorant or not? That is the question. If it were you, what would you have done?
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Listen to what Bongani, Mags, and the rest of KZN said they would do if they were in a similar situation: