Anonymous
09/06/2017 16:34
Subject: Coworker and cologne
In my company I would tell HR and they would handle it. They wouldn't say it was me complaining, just address the issue.
Anonymous
09/06/2017 12:44
Subject: Coworker and cologne
Anonymous wrote:I think that if you're in the midst of a coughing/watery eye attack you can gracefully say, "Bob, I'm so sorry - this is embarrassing to admit but I'm allergic to cologne. That may be what's going on here. I'm so sorry"...I can't imagine he would be offended in that context.
That and get a desk fan.
Anonymous
09/06/2017 12:35
Subject: Re:Coworker and cologne
Larlo and Larla, I'm sorry, but can you two take your conversation into the hallway? Larlo's cologne, while nice, is a little overwhelming for me.
Anonymous
09/06/2017 12:14
Subject: Coworker and cologne
I think that if you're in the midst of a coughing/watery eye attack you can gracefully say, "Bob, I'm so sorry - this is embarrassing to admit but I'm allergic to cologne. That may be what's going on here. I'm so sorry"...I can't imagine he would be offended in that context.
Anonymous
09/06/2017 05:53
Subject: Coworker and cologne
"Hey Larlo, I don't know if you know this, but Larlene [high up person] hates cologne and is allergic to it. You might not want to wear it if you're going to hang out here. Just a heads up for you."
Say this in a whispery confidential tone as if you are doing him a favor.
Say this in a whispery confidential tone as if you are doing him a favor.
Anonymous
09/05/2017 22:39
Subject: Coworker and cologne
What kind is it?
Anonymous
09/05/2017 15:59
Subject: Coworker and cologne
Bob, I'm so sorry, but I seem to have an allergic reaction to your new cologne. I enjoy talking with you - is there any chance you would consider not wearing that cologne to work?
Anonymous
09/05/2017 15:56
Subject: Coworker and cologne
Hey Co-worker, I don't think you realize but your cologne is very strong and I'm very sensitive to smells--they give me a nasty headache. Could you use less when you're going to be working with me? Thanks.
Anonymous
09/05/2017 15:53
Subject: Coworker and cologne
A fellow coworker wears way too much cologne. He comes to visit my officemate at least twice a week and stays in our office for about 20-30 minutes... Sometimes more...chatting while his cologne is clogging every bit of air in the office causing me to choke, cough, and sometimes get a headache, and it lingers LONG after he leaves.
I don't know how to address this in a polite manner. When he first started wearing the cologne (he didn't before), I just commented on it thinking he would get the hint, but it seems like I fueled his ego and he douses himself in it even more. My office mate agrees he smells up the office, but doesn't want to hurt his feelings either
Please help me address this. It's getting extremely annoying! I am suffering as we speak and he left out of here half an hour ago.
I don't know how to address this in a polite manner. When he first started wearing the cologne (he didn't before), I just commented on it thinking he would get the hint, but it seems like I fueled his ego and he douses himself in it even more. My office mate agrees he smells up the office, but doesn't want to hurt his feelings either
Please help me address this. It's getting extremely annoying! I am suffering as we speak and he left out of here half an hour ago.