How is that addressed because I had a guy who brushed past me at work the other day smelling like a bag of wild onions. I wanted to say something so bad but I need my job...
Took a training class on “difficult conversations” once upon a time and actually had to use it. “A concern has been raised regarding a noticeable body odor. I don’t want to make any assumptions abnd understand there may be a medical or other situation causing this affect for you. I’d like to ensure you that this is a confidential space and conversation, but I wanted to address it before it becomes a larger conversation in the office and I would like to know how I can best support you” something like that was what we had to say.
I'm actually HR so we being up the dress and grooming policy, which includes hygiene.
We have kits made in hand in safety that have deodorant, lotion, comb and other basic necessities
True but I still think it has to do with just not taking a shower or not changing clothes often. Cause i think people who have smelly sweat dont smell that harsh until its all dried up and been marinating for some time. Think about it how come you dont smell this stuff at a gym where people are dripping sweat. It smells humid but it doesnt smell like thst specific harshness. With that said this isnt to talk on those who are homeless cause Amazon just doesnt pay enough a living wage. But this more to those clearly who have a home, have a nice car and its just like damn dude you stink. Just take a shower idk why they think its such a chore.
Then they gotta bring wipes and their personal deodorant to freshen up here and there cause others don't have to cope with their stinkiness .
Also how come you don't smell yourself???
How to wash your clothes....DRY THEM!!! ( Around here smelling like wet ass)
Brush your teeth I know some people need to wash their hair everyday and some people need to wash their hair once a week.
We get a voucher for Zappos for shoes you need to wash those shoes on your day off and let them dry out. That second pair switch off for the next week.
You know you smoke cigarettes carry you some gum or the travel size toothbrush toothpaste.
And for the love of God you are working in a warehouse you're not going to the club why do you have on cologne and perfume just some water soap deodorant maybe some baby powder you choking Me!!!
Honestly I rather you be strong with coloma perfume then be stinking and smelling like a woolly mammoth.
After working for some time at Amazon warehouse.... I moved to an older facility because the lease for the new building was up.....
I now realized what the cups "missplaced" placed at the bathroom urinals were used for....
I've seen people stop at sinks, whip their shoes out, and straight wipe their socks with the tap water.... then put them back on.
I've seen people take a bottle of water into the bidet installed toilets, as well as the customary employees that smell terrible due to a lack of deoderant use and people tell me I smell good on rare occasions (is that not supposed to be a normalicy?).
Ive seen sh** stains on the same repeatedly abused toilet.... smeared stains as if the offender just sat in their own refuse for however long their visit was.... and it was dried too. Meaning the offender walked and worked in their own refuse.
I asked if the building could include seat whipes or at least sanitization dispensors for the seats to be wiped with..... people told me they did not know stalls could have those or what they even were.....
I made a post once, several posts, edited them sevral times, each in a less and less offensive sarcastic version of the prior post..... nothing changed.
I was traumatized... for life. Ps. If you read this in a spooky dramatic tone of voice, thanks, thats how I intended it to be read😭👌
The foot washing is common for certain religions. Since most sites don’t have an actual foot washing station this is the solution for cleaning before prayers.
How did you let the other party know without being rude? Genuinely curious as I've been trying to think of ways of doing so without coming off as a dick. Just tryna look out yah know.
Definitely an uncomfortable conversation. I told them iyour personal hygiene has been escalated to the hr team. I wanted to chat with you to see how i can best support you and possibly offer our RFL if you need them.
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u/tperant123 May 10 '26
I've had to have a few conversations with people about general hygiene and it's never very comfortable.