how would you tell your friend that he/she had bad odor in a nice way?

October 21, 2010 6:04am CST
i had a friend way back in high school who had bad odor. i haven't noticed it wen were in high school. but my friends told me that he has. just on our reunion, i confirmed it.
8 responses
aevans
@aevans (255)
• Malaysia
23 Oct 10
normally people won't realize they have a bad odor with them, because they already get used to the smell. so it is better that you can tell your friend in a nice way before everyone knew it. i bet he will thank you for that.
aevans
@aevans (255)
• Malaysia
23 Oct 10
Sorry, i guess is the internet connection problem that cause my sending duplicated post over here. I'm really sorry for that.
blesila
@blesila (92)
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23 Oct 10
hello aevans. thanks for the response. it's true that they don't notice it since they get to used of it. i will really tell him/her so that he/she will be aware and to correct or improve his/her hygiene. thanks.
trickiwoo
@trickiwoo (2702)
• United States
22 Oct 10
I don't think there's any nice way to go about telling someone this and no matter how you tell them, they'll probably be offended! Maybe the individual has a medical problem which causes the bad odor, and telling them will just make them even more self-conscious about something they can't help!
blesila
@blesila (92)
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23 Oct 10
hello tricki. thanks for the response. probably they'll be offended but the point is they will be aware of that matter. and in that way, they will assess their hygiene and solve for it.
Chysom Scott
@CJscott (4187)
• Portage La Prairie, Manitoba
21 Oct 10
I don't do it in a nice way. I tell them to use soap when the shower, or go see a doctor about their stink. I can't think of a nice way of doing this, that would encourage them to action, do they even know they stink. However, I do warn them...What I am about to say is going to be rude, however, I felt you should know you stink really bad. Is there anything you have done to try to stop stinking so bad? Not nice at all, but straight and to the point. Sincerely and With Appreciation.
blesila
@blesila (92)
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23 Oct 10
hello cj. thanks for the response. i got your point. not in a nice way but you're hitting the target. you gave me an idea, and i believe it will really encourage them to work on it for a change. thanks.
RisaAttrell
@RisaAttrell (418)
• Canada
21 Oct 10
Oh gee, i don't know that there is a nice way to tell somebody this! Maybe you could just start a casual discussion about what it is. If it's the person's breath, maybe you could start a discussion about toothpaste and how often you brush your teeth. If it's body odor, perhaps you can start a discussion about deodorant.
blesila
@blesila (92)
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23 Oct 10
hello risa. thanks for the response. your response is a nice way to tell it. you gave me an idea. starting casual discussion will brought up the topic. nice idea.
sweetloveforeve
@sweetloveforeve (13106)
• Portugal
21 Oct 10
oh :( you should tell him. in a sweet way. but you should tell or else other people wont come too close to him bcs of that problem. im sorry that he is like that but is also his responsability how cant he feel the bad smell? maybe he feels and dont mind it i dont know. actually there was a soap opera where the guy hated to take bath and lived well like that. till his friends told him to take a bath everyday. and soon he started to do that^^ so talk with him and tell him^^ he can be a bit sad at first but he will be thankful later^^
blesila
@blesila (92)
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23 Oct 10
hello sweet. thanks for the response. i should really tell him/her. there's no reason behind why i will not tell him/her. after all, it's his/her sake. i like that idea. maybe i will also use that. thanks.
beeh13u
@beeh13u (1038)
• Philippines
21 Oct 10
just be frank. if it is your close friend, you should tell him/her. What are friends are for right? Even if its not your close friend, she/he has the right to know.
blesila
@blesila (92)
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23 Oct 10
hello. thanks for the advice. your right, she/he has the freedom to know. i will tell him/her when i'm totally ready. because for now, i don't have the courage to tell.
aevans
@aevans (255)
• Malaysia
23 Oct 10
normally people won't realize they have a bad odor with them, because they already get used to the smell. so it is better that you can tell your friend in a nice way before everyone knew it. i bet he will thank you for that.
aevans
@aevans (255)
• Malaysia
23 Oct 10
normally people won't realize they have a bad odor with them, because they already get used to the smell. so it is better that you can tell your friend in a nice way before everyone knew it. i bet he will thank you for that.