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[quote=Anonymous]I moved into another division recently and started working closely with a colleague with whom I hadn't previously collaborated. Our positions require that we work together frequently. She seems to be good at her job and skilled in her area of expertise.

She is overweight and not very professional in appearance (dowdy/mumu-type clothes and messy hair). FWIW, I am also overweight, but believe I am more put together and professional (contemporary clothes, hair styled, light makeup). Her appearance is none of my business, but as the weather has gotten warmer I can't help but notice that on some days she is very -- and there is no polite way to put this -- smelly.

As someone who has similar issues but has my hygiene more under control, would it be okay for me say something to her? I don't know if there is any way to bring this up without it being very embarrassing for both parties. On the other hand, I have to sit with her every day and it's getting more uncomfortable as we get into the hottest part of the summer season.

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