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Old 06-17-2009, 11:28 AM
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Question Would you say something?

There's a salesman that comes in to see me every now and then. Thank God I don't do a lot of business with his company.

Anyway, the guy must bathe in cologne. He leaves a wake of Lagerfeld everywhere he goes. I smell it everywhere after he leaves. It's in my damn throat because of how much lingers in the air. I could taste it. YUK! I stay as far away from him as I can but I still smell it on my clothes and dread shaking his hand. I'm still gagging and I washed my hands 4 times since he left an hour ago.

I've come very close to saying something to him but don't want to embarrass him. I don't know him very well. I can't imagine his employer has never said anything to him. It's bad and I'm not one of those hypersensitive types.

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Old 06-17-2009, 11:30 AM
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I would go to the employer. I don't know the nature of the relationship, but I'd say contacting the 'home office' over the individual would be the way to go.
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Old 06-17-2009, 11:44 AM
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Tell the guy whatever he is selling to charge $75 less and to go out and buy him some Chanel Allure for men. The Stetson starter kit isn't too appeal even if it's Tom Selleck wearing it.


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Old 06-17-2009, 11:59 AM
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Avoid getting on any elevators with the guy. I don't know what's worse in an elevator, sweaty couriers or excessive cologne/perfume.

He probably isn't aware of his vapour trail. After a while his sense of smell gets dulled to the odour so he keeps putting on more to achieve the same apparent level.
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maybe some sex panther cologne might help
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When you see him coming, everyone in your office should put clothes pins on your noses and put of pictures of Pepe Le Peu. He'll get the hint.

I would probably approach him in a friendly manner and ask him what fragrance he is wearing. Compliment him but tell him that a couple of people in the office are very sensitive to environmental things and that you have had to make accommodations for them and it's a PITA for you as their employer but you've had to do it and gently ask if he could tone down the cologne (aka "whore lure") when he calls on your business. It's not the whole truth but it's probably the nicest way to tell him to stop bathing in the stuff.

Me, I'm a Brut man. Do they even make Brut anymore?
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Old 06-17-2009, 12:07 PM
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maybe some sex panther cologne might help
No way! That stuff is illegal in nine countries. It smells like pure gasoline but 60% of the time, it works every time. I would opt for "London Gentleman".
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Old 06-17-2009, 12:10 PM
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When you see him coming, everyone in your office should put clothes pins on your noses and put of pictures of Pepe Le Peu. He'll get the hint.

I would probably approach him in a friendly manner and ask him what fragrance he is wearing. Compliment him but tell him that a couple of people in the office are very sensitive to environmental things and that you have had to make accommodations for them and it's a PITA for you as their employer but you've had to do it and gently ask if he could tone down the cologne (aka "whore lure") when he calls on your business. It's not the whole truth but it's probably the nicest way to tell him to stop bathing in the stuff.

Me, I'm a Brut man. Do they even make Brut anymore?
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Me, I'm a Brut man. Do they even make Brut anymore?
Oh man.. that was the best "git yer knickers down" cologne when I was in Europe....

Cmyx5go, just pull him aside and tell him. No games or BS, just an honest comment in a friendly manner. He will thank you later.

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Old 06-17-2009, 12:40 PM
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One warning: you go directly to him, without company knowledge, get ready for the harassment clause.
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