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How to deal with her personal odour?

(78 Posts)
Peonyrose Wed 28-Aug-19 18:48:48

I wouldn't know how to broach the problem. Sorry.

Tedber Wed 28-Aug-19 17:29:00

I don't think there is any 'tactful' way t.b.h. If you know her well why not ask her if there is a problem? She is quite young and if it is something that has only recently been a problem there may be underlying reasons? I think with a little 'sensitive' discussion you may be able to get to the bottom of it? (oops no pun intended)

GinJeannie Wed 28-Aug-19 16:07:02

For the past 5 years we have been so grateful for a neighbour who does cleaning in and around our village as a part time job to come to us once a week to hoover through for me. She's 40, a really nice person, so friendly, often does a little extra job for me and goes home every week with my previous week's magazine and maybe a slice of cake. We know her very well, since living in a small village.......but recently she has developed an awful odour, not BO, the other end! I find I cannot be in the same room as her, it's so strong. What to do, I don't want to lose her but how to deal with this situation tactfully, or not? Advice needed from GN girls!