Find out which foods you should watch out for. Like wearing perfume on days off that lingers even after bathing before coming back to work, or burning incense in ones own home, or storing clothes laundered in scent-free products in the same dresser or closet with clothes that havent been laundered that way, or having an air freshener in ones own car. I have the sinking feeling that OPs coworker is going to be a classic case of you cant prove a negative. First of all, if there REALLY is a smell, even a very faint one, that shes making a big deal about it, you have shown her that you are and have dealt with it and now the matter is settled. There are other ways to work this outside besides demanding that OP never comes into contact with anything remotely scented. spreading sexual rumors about an employee, or repeated hugs or other unwanted touching (such as a hand on an employee's back). I recommend that you febreeze everything in your office if you have carpet or upholstery. At this point, it really feels to me like the coworker is acting like a middle school bully. It sounds like you have misophonia. (It just fell in! I would have straight up refused to change my personal habits in such a way. Thrown everything in the washer when I get home, may not wash it than and there, and take a shower before heading to bed. If it is bullying, then standing up for your right not to be verbally abused may help. They have to go out in public and buy groceries, get gas, go to the doctor, and basically interact with a whole plethora of other humans and nonhumans who all emit various smells. Had any luck? If co-worker said that the scented oils give her migraines or make her feel like shes going to vomit, I think thats a different level than just saying I dont like that scent. Coworker is being bratty and mean in a way that suggests she feels helpless (so, bullying but thinks she is the victim), and your suggestions were right on target for that aspect of the situation. . Im going to ask that we stop with those suggestions now and instead focus on how she should deal with the coworker, which I think will be more helpful to her. I dont get how it is different than a person who has to use a wheelchair or hearing aids. If your coworker has Aspergers or some kind of sensory processing disorder, they could go through a doctor to have HR find them accommodations away from other people. Mom is a total grown up hippie though. Don't let on that you don't want to help, or you think she's stupid, since that's not helpful. You could play it off like a joke (Haha, X, I havent worn anything like that in ages! (That obviously wouldnt account for the co-workers still smelling patchouli, but it does mean that unscented isnt, as you say, necessarily a solution.). To be fair, the only thing Ive actually changed since she complained is not wearing the perfume. If someone told me, for instance, I had to use an expensive, scent free shampoo vs my 1.09 bottle of Sauve, Id tell them no. I think its one of those scents that everyones nose interprets differently. But I love my body wash and would be very unwilling to give it up as it doesnt seem to be nearly as potent as perfume. Honestly, next time she snarks about patchouli, Id literally laugh in her face, like Seriously? Yes Tom Ford has a fragrance called White Patchouli that I refer to as my rich hippie perfume. You might have to visit both specialists to land on the correct diagnosis. Be clear that you took her complaints seriously & youve done all you can reasonably do, then suggest that she look for other causes that arent you. And I really hope thats not the cause, but if the OP is a person of color, there is a possibility that this is a contributing factor especially if the coworker is not having issues with anyone elses scent profile. She may have to wear one of those paper face masks. Sniffing is a little less offensive, as people with colds or allergies frequently sniff throughout the day but do not do so to be rude. Advice for HR professionals on handling body odor, bad breath, flatulence, head lice and other problems in the workplace. All Rights Reserved. I think coworker, at this point, enjoys seeing OP fly into a panic about stinking so shes keeping up the Ooh, you stink! commentary. The reason to ask someone who doesnt live with you is that we can stop smelling things after a while, so a partner or roommate might not be able to smell it either. There was no mention of this in the letter. This feels to me very much like the OP is being singled out. I wonder if he has a front loader washing machine that is moldy and stinking up his clothes or he lets them sit for awhile before drying. I had a coworker who happened to have her desk right below one of the (old) building's AC vents, and she would sniffle / cough at least several times every single hour. That's the end of it? Someone I was around complained about my patchouli smell. .true story, I made my partner change laundry detergents after wed been together a few months. I agree the coworker is being a jerk and is completely out of line with how she is handling this, but it could also be this particular scent and not all scents. Agreed. Agreed- the smell of Patchouli makes me nauseous due to being forced to smell it for 3 years straight while working part time in a health food store while in high school (Bread & Circus anyone?). Me three. I thought the dust may be the cause, but I sniff even when I'm back during the summer in Europe playing golf with no dust around. ;). The manager role is responsible for guiding, coaching, onboarding and exceeding targets for a team of up to 8 AMs. I told my supervisor and somehow it got handled. Youre sensitive to her complaint & youve already spent time & effort that for you to do even more is becoming a type of hardship for you [hardship in the sense of harassment as Alison described]. Yeah, she sounds like a jerk who wants things her way all the time. Its really difficult to calmly sit with the person attached to that trigger and explain whats happening. Lets see if we can narrow down where/what it is.. Ive never complained, as I realized theres not much he can do to change it, so I resorted to using some (in my opinion) very mildly scented body lotion on my neck before I come in to work so I can smell that instead of him. Also, I cant deal with the smell of Febreeze. Lately I cant sit next to my wife at the dinner table at home without hearing her chew her food. I finally had to write up one worker who insisted on spraying perfume in the office. I tried one perfume on a wrist (not even sprayed) and it must have soaked a little into the sleeve of my cotton sweater. And has had it since he was a child. I will happily concede that these people are probably right. Even cotton! Should we go talk to (manager) or HR together and resolve this once and for all?. I much prefer it to sniffling. I was going to say this. It went something like;"Pete, I need to give you feedback. Thats not happening, sonny Jim.. Typically I remove myself from the situation asap, while letting the fragrance-wearer know as gently as possible why Im bailing. I do wear my perfumes on the weekend still, but I generally wear business casual clothes (which live in my closet) to work and casual clothes (which live in my dresser) on the weekend. I switched to unscented laundry stuff, shampoo, body wash and antiperspirant but the complaints continued. Strategies for Dealing with Snitches Ive eaten Moes only once since that year. If OP had ever mentioned using indie oils or not liking chemical smells to coworker it may have given coworker the idea that OP was more naturally inclined or alternative leaning (not that those things really imply anything, I just think coworker is looking for something to pick on). If I were OP, Id be tempted to say, Patchouli? What would I have to do then buy all new clothes to eradicate a scent that may or may not exist? OP, I think you can let yourself off the hook at this point. Ok, Ive got my asbestos underwear on, lets do this. I suffer from phantom scents (associated with seizures). It ends up sounding very similar to waves at the ocean, which would also probably work well for . And if it works properly your nose is one of the most sensitive sense organs you have. She is a jerk but she may imagine she smells patchouili because it is so associated with you. Sometimes the smell of our homes gets on our clothing, so our clothing smells like it even if we didnt intentionally put it there, and we may not notice it. lol Im inclined to think shes just a jerk. Scent can also be a trigger for good or bad memories. The OP has been, it seems, acting like a reasonable adult, which is great when dealing with another reasonable adult. Yes: If you are delibrately "sniffing" also known as huffing, you can cause damage to your brain, heart, liver, kidneys. If anything, Ive been thanked by the majority of the office for saying something. HR will work on an accommodation & there will be a doctors note provided that actually talks about the fragrance sensitivity. In the last few years Ive suddenly become extremely sensitive to eating sounds. Agree. My jacket? That would make sense with the patchouli reference. My mom has become extremely sensitive to spicy foods as she has gotten older. Say this to the coworker: Jane, since you raised this issue, I have stopped wearing any scented products to work, and I have washed all of my work clothes in unscented laundry detergent. Yup. Outside of behavioural therapy, I dont know how this could be fixed other than moving the coworkers desk away from the LWs. Its easy to say to OP to be bold and confront her directly but if youre like me and just dont have that type of personality, sometimes other solutions can be helpful. Here's how to tell if one or more of your coworkers are toxic: 1. LW has gone above and beyond in their accommodation. At least nowadays you can attend virtually if youre that sensitive. I dont experience essential oils as lasting longer, much the opposite. I love lOccitane products, they somehow avoid scent allergies for me. Im incredibly sensitive to both man-made and natural fragrances. Before I purchased the humidifier I googled it & found other was somy house won't be so dry. Heh, I actually really hate the smell of Febreeze myself. I agree with you that the OP has already done a lot and the coworker is being snarky. This could be an extreme case of insensitivity or even a mildish form of autism, perhaps Asperger syndrome. Yeah I agree its rude of the coworker. Sad. ! I apologized for using my lotion and took it home. No. We talked to ear, nose and throat (ENT) physician Tony Reisman, MD, to find out what your sniffles mean and what you can do about them. But when their manners just get to be too much for you,. Even though a difficult or annoying coworker can really grind your gears, you should always control your emotions and refrain from losing your temper. Curiously enough, the first symptom I get is irritability, and my fight or flight response kicks in. Here is my most recent one. Last week I walked past a spot where an older lady had gotten out of her car and I could barely breathe for the perfume smell. It makes me wonder if theres a bigger issue going on with Coworkers opinion of OP. Detergents, bath soaps for the kids (I still use my cheap stuff for myself though). It just struck me how familiar some of this sounded and wanted to offer another possibility. Im in the group that hates the smell of patchouli. ), move her desk, something. I stopped wearing everything and she says its me when the men in the office wear cologne and shave. I agree that it seems that this person is harassing or bullying her. But frankly, you shouldnt be expected to cut something you enjoy out of your life entirely just because it annoys her. Ten points to Gryffindor! Its not anything shes doing wrong, of course, but the sound makes me nauseated and irrationally angry. I'd excuses myself and if boss asked why I'd say I can't be near someone who sniffles or. Youve done your fair share in this situation, she is the one lacking. I'm two hours into a four hour class with a girl who has a whole box of tissues but is still perpetually sucking snot into her throat. He might like you and love to see you every day. I think the your fist, my nose boundary ends with how close you have to be to smell it and/or normal use. up. Still cant eat red velvet after a stomach bug. When they are attracted to you, in a romantic and sincere way, you sense that you are wanted, needed, and special. My massage therapist uses a really nice patchouli blend oil (its the ONLY form of patchouli I like lol) and I can STILL smell it on my clothes I have washed several times since my last massage. Ive done X, Y, and Z. I have sensitive skin, easily-bothered hair, and lots of allergies, so finding products that work for me to begin with is difficult, time-consuming, and expensive. *grin*. update: is my future manager a bigoted jerk? Ugh, the patchouli/indie oil people I know best are white, so that didnt even occur to me, but it maybe should have. I sincerely dont mean to be rude, but in those moments its nearly impossible for me to contain my irritability. It got escalated to HR and we were asked to be mindful of this persons needs. Agreed. Its tough to diagnose on your own, Dr. Reisman says. Thats so interesting! Our nine-year-old son has trouble remembering to chew with his mouth closed. You seem to have accommodated your coworker but to no avail, so now its time for something different. Your nose can react to irritants that arent known allergens, Dr. Reisman says. Your nose is a faucet, and theres no way to turn it off. LW treat this as a bullying issue, not a health issue, and proceed accordingly. But it is of course very possible that this is just a drama queen who likes to make a fuss and I agree the OP should be more aggressive about it and not let the boss take the easy way out of only responding to the squeaky wheel. Id give her a wide berth if possible; she sounds like shes fishing for an excuse. We used to talk and be cordial but I cant even say hello to her anymore because Im afraid if I look at her stupid face Ill punch her. It was something I was putting in every wash, and I had been unconsciously upping the amount of vinegar over time. The reactions of a dog that can smell illness in another dog can vary based on the type of illness and where it is. Im going to go so far as to say that I think its possible that this coworker is imagining the smell is still there she associates the OP with the smell, and now when she sees her, her brain is tricking her into remembering that smell. Some spells last for hours, some all day and some effect me breathing as well as I am constantly sniffling. (Especially since you cant actually smell it unless you are sniffing my head, and no one at work has any business sniffing my head. This will force the co-worker to either repeat his comment in front of everyone with the same level of confrontation, or soften his approach. Eat something and get sick and your body remembers at a very basic level. I havent used anything patchouli-scented in weeks/months/whatever! I believe this poster also used vinegar rinses on her hair and it was a regular thing, so the aggregate of trace smells was probably passing the tipping point. (And if the scent is specifically patchouli, the coworker might not be bugging other coworkers because they dont carry patchouli scent. If you were my office mate, LW, and told me youd done all of this, Id be thanking you, even if I was still being triggered. This exactly. I have offered her a Kleenex which she declined. I mean, what more should the OP be asked to do? swiping a forearm across the nose. Im super-sensitive to the smell of tobacco smoke, but this does go to show you that it can linger in unexpected places. I once had to use a scented detergent on my clothes because we were out of unscented. You have a meeting. They should only be sniffing when you give them their release word (like "Break" or "Ok"). Same with strawberry shortcake and popcorn. I only participate in consensual drum circles ;), OP, can I just say your comments have been cracking me up? But a co-worker? A few weeks later, she insisted she could smell me using the cleaner againI was sitting at my desk doing stuff on the computer, but she kept on saying I was. They never get to work on time and are five to fifteen minutes late every single day. But it can also be something in the building, in the carpet, or any other thing. On an airplane I dont need to interact with others, so being anti-social is not an issue. If her scent doesnt bother you then maybe you can try it out and if you dont mind it, then theres no way for her to complain. Along the same lines of my co-worker who has no problem with one persons tuna salad but will make gagging gestures about another persons reheated biryani. Privacy Policy and Affiliate Disclosures, our group member has a fragrance sensitivity - and we're supposed to be hugged to check for any scents, my employees husband wont stop calling me to complain about her evaluation, http://www.emilysstomach.com/2013/06/aversions-to-food-and-why-smells-make.html, should I tell my coworker about our colleagues criminal record, I deeply regret joining my companys leadership program, and more, my company is cutting my overworked teams pay as punishment for mistakes. Also, interestingly enough, I have grandparents who live in another country. JEREMY SAYS: It's possible, but extremely unlikely, that all this grunting, snorting and nose-picking is done knowingly and specifically with the intention of irritating you. Weve worked together on this project for about six months, and been in the same office for about three years? I don't have an obstruction, so I am not really sniffing up snot or mucus. Now I want to go looking for a nice lemon perfume, though. I mean slimy as opposed to the warm feeling you have after talking to someone who is genuine. I live in a dry dusty climate then rainy for about 4 months. The employee still kept reporting to HR that I was spritzing perfume in my cubicle and even alleged that I was purposely spritzing her cube while she was away. I have miso and I sniffle. For some reason, your colleague has become unreasonably fixated on you being the sole cause. Im not trying to like, lecture you, but I really think more people should be made aware of just HOW BAD Febreeze is. This is on her coworker to figure out now, with the help of the company. You have a right to wash yourself in lightly (or heavily for that matter) scented things. Hold a constructive private conversation. Its not a unilateral street. OP, I think the strongest scent I wear is from my shampoo/conditioner, and theyre as close to unscented as it can get. It helps keep dye from washing out of fabric, but it can also set a stain instead of removing it. I will admit that I love patchouli, though. Not liking or hating a scent is not a good enough reason to ask someone to make huge routine changes at home. If you have a problem with them, buy me something different.. And its usually not like I can just switch from the scented version to the unscented one the one Im using is the only thing there is! This is how our body protects itself. So as far as I can tell, this came out of left field. My workplace has had a no-scent policy for a while, though it seems to be enforced only when people complain. I used a watermelon LipSmackers a little more than usual one day, and got a terrible stomach flu that evening. In this role, you will work closely with your team, other managers and team leads within the AM organization and cross functionality with Sales, Marketing & Product to expand and retain customers and provide . That was me and popcornI worked at the concession counter of a movie theater as a teenager, and it took about five years to lose that powerful aversion to the smell of buttered popcorn. Oils, especially, can seep into fabric and smell forever, even though you are no longer wearing scented products. Seconding the thanks! I am on a small anti-anxiety med now and it has made a difference. They offered her a new seat not situated in the middle of the office. Wear a smoking jacket when I stepped out? I may be slightly fixated on that part because I have an unheated detached garage and it snowed last night. Sounds to me like the only thing that stinks, is said co-workers attitude. Theres a point at which the OP is entitled to stop trying to change her life to accommodate this, and that point is now, given how unhelpful and rude the coworker is being. But the world is literally full of smells. Try using earplugs. But never together in a million years. 1 They always take a lunch break with you. Stay calm. I bought a bottle of Caress body wash when I was in college because it was on sale. Instead, offer practical solutions that can fix the solution for everyone. Its quite another to pay a bunch of money on things like carpet cleaning, new mattress pad, etc., in the hope that it might appease the coworker. Learn about the causes of chronic congestion, postnasal drip and constant sniffling and how to treat it. In particular Ive heard white people comment on how black people smell, though Im sure other POC have similar experiences. Yes!! If shes got a serious problem with it, she needs to talk to the boss and make some sort of arrangement so she doesnt have to get next to you, and also so the boss can make a general announcement about a scent policy. Allie, that is what I was thinking as well. So shes either exaggerating (because of being a jerk) or to be slightly more charitable shes now got herself into such a state of snittitude that she now genuinely smells patchouli where none exists, e.g., in a mildly lemon-scented body wash. Its like take the LW at their word doesnt apply to fragrance-based letters or something. I have no advice OP, just commiseration. Love the Smelly LW title! I went through a brief patchouli phase in my late teens. For about a week, it was great! If you have a sniffling toddler, youll definitely want to check that a blueberry or a bead didnt magically make its way up a nostril. If most people cant smell whatever your current perfume load is, then its not your problem if one person is bothered. Wash and dry clean any clothing that you wear thats kept in your office. Your box of tissues has become your closest companion (and admit it your sleeve has been called in to pinch hit on a couple of terrible occasions). The fragrances usually smell pretty to me, but trigger migraines nonetheless. Smoking stinks, in addition to all the other negative side-effects. nothing seems to help, except taking a 1/2 of a 5 mg flexeral at bedtime,It calms the constant sniffiling and I can sleep. Concerns are shared. Yes, most modern products are quite the cocktail, so while the scented molecules may be the most noticeable they may not be whats actually eliciting the sensitivity. Let go of the guilt. Call Him on It. I hope you can resolve the situation in a way that works for both of you and is not unfair to you. Allergies. I was thinking the same thing! I have asked my boss and others who say I am fragrance free. I'm actively looking for a new position elsewhere. My niece, on the other hand, absolutely loves it. Make a joke about you. Is she hassling the other people in your office? Another indicates that asthmatics may have worse symptoms if they perceive an odor as irritating their asthma (same scent identified as alleviating to one group and irritating to another, the irritating group all had a much more significant response). Your team's target will be based on both expansion and retention goals. For a while I was attending a conference that made that request. LOL I do admit Ive had that urge. Is there something else youre hoping Ill try? About 75% of Smelly Things gives me a headache, so I have a slight aversion as well. Either way, a physical exam can easily detect any sinus and/or allergy problem. Many people have year-round reactions to indoor allergens such as mold, dust mites or animal dander. In fact, unless the scent comes from something that uses natural chemicals (most dont) or uses a couple of synthetic chemicals mostly used in paints or plastics, it is physically impossible for her/him to have an allergic reaction to it. Good idea! And I can completely relate to her rudeness. Do you burn anything that smells like it, like incense, when youre home? And I feel you pain. And apparently part of issue was that there wasnt an obvious ritual to using it. 7. I think that Picky Coworker is one of those types who will demand more and more concessions from LW until she has LW thoroughly buffaloed and walking on eggshells. I inhale the mindblowing smells and sandals I also lick, but only the inner soles where the pretty feet have met the . Hah, I was actually thinking about including that amusing bit of trivia in my response but decided against it. Even in Oakland, until the past 10 years or so, it was really common for Black women to be the predominant group wearing indie oils.. Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Note that the issue is addressed in a business by in this case, the sniffer's manager, to the sniffer. However, the color protecting haircare products I use have a smell, and Id be salty about discontinuing them because my color would fade a lot faster without them. I hope this works out and she backs off, but either way, as a scent-sitive person, thank you so much for going through all this effort. Step 5. Never would I not enjoy a nice bath one evening with some yummy essential oils because the smell lingered 12 hours later. The human brain is able to play some crazy tricks on us. I believe in this case, the OP is white (based on the photo Gmail sends with the email, which of course isnt 100% conclusive). Yeah, you have definitely gone above and beyond to accommodate this coworker. Making up a story about how you're going to adjust your perfume doesn't accomplish that either. They can talk about accommodations if Coworker turns out to be legitimately extra sensitive, but none of that is OPs business. My sister worked a local deli/crab cake place in high school and smelled of Old Bay to the point that shed walk in the door and strip off her shoes and clothes and not take them to her room. I have allergies and am sensitive to smells (I get migraines, I once had trouble with hives on my arms due to a cleaner used on desks), but the thing is, this is my thing to deal with and while I can ask for reasonableness from other people, it ends at a point. Im surprised at the amount of comments that are focusing solely on how to ensure you emit no fragrances. Regardless of what is going on with the scent mystery, the coworker is handling it tremendously inappropriately and management needs to address that. Sniffle. The entire planet is not going to change to accommodate you. Some spells last for hours, some all day and some effect me breathing as well as I am constantly sniffling. When he started doing it I did ask him to go and blow his nose and he said why . I believe it also has been done with similar results for people of color. I need to deal with the smells in my apartment as best I can and the routines I have are the best solutions Ive found so far. Other sniffle-inducers include growths and anatomical issues, such as: Chronic sinus infections. 8 Tips on How to Deal With Difficult People at Work. Glad Im not the only one. I love shoe sniffing stories, especially when it involves hot girls with stinky shoes. Buy a token set of headphones and see how it goes for a week. 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