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How would you handle this?
So, here is the deal. This newer girl at my work today smelled really bad! It wasn't like body odor or anything, it smelled like vomit and spoiled milk. One girl, who had no idea it was her who smelled so horrible, went around trying to figure out where the smell was coming from, before someone informed her it was this particular girl and this smelly girl could not smell it herself. A few girls said that she smelled the same way the day before. So, everyone at work was talking about her behind her back and we think she had even overheard some of the girls talking about her. I felt really bad about it and didn't want to talk behind her back and really wanted to tell her that it wasn't that we disliked her, but that she smelled rancid! Thing is, I had no idea what to say or how to tell someone that they stunk! So, if this had happened to you, what would you tell them to minimize any hurt feelings?
FYI, I did confront both my supervisors on duty and neither one wanted to handle the situation. And second of all, it wasn't like we were talking crap and making up stories, we were trying to figure out a way to tell her with out hurting her feelings. And besides, it isn't high school and "clique" isn't even in our vocabulary.
6 Answers
- whrldpzLv 71 decade ago
Speak to your supervisor about it so you don't start anything and make an enemy. She may have a baby at home that barfs on her in the morning! Let the boss handle it.
- f1mudvayne29Lv 51 decade ago
Most people understand that it is not an easy thing to tell someone that they stink. Explain that to her and that you weren't trying to make her feel bad, but it is a situation you are uncomfortable with.
- Ruthie1959Lv 61 decade ago
Politely ask her if her child vomited on her or if maybe she spilled milk on herself. That might minimize embarrassment or hurt feelings.
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- 1 decade ago
just tell her nicely and politely. perhaps she really couldn't smell it herself and needs help! by telling her is also by helping her. maybe she has some reasons to that smell.
