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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]For those recommending a polite conversation, what exactly would you say?[/quote]

Maybe ask her out for coffee (not lunch b/c if she is comfortable she can't rush off if her meal just arrived).  Address it head on and you can even say how awkward it is.  Talk about what you personally do to avoid the issue.
You could say something like.

"It has ben great working with you, and I consider you a friend which I why I wanted to speak with you about this directly.  This hard for me to say and probably a bit hard for you to hear but I am just going to say it. I've noticed an odor when we work together.  I know when I am really hot I tend to sweat in places I didn't know I could sweat.  What helps me is a good anti-perpirant, powder, and breathable clothing.   Please know I am not telling you this to make you feel bad.  As a friend I am concenred this could impact how others interact with you at work."

Who knows what will happen?  Maybe she'll thank you and clean up her act.  Maybe she will cry and tell you about some chronic health issue.[/quote]

OP here - this is the winner idea for me. But I'll probably do it in her office so we're not out in public. And I'll wait for the next day when it's really obvious, too. Thanks to whoever wrote this for the perfect language (for me -- I'd feel comfortable saying this). DCUM win![/quote]

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