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Subject:RE: OFF-TOPIC question about an office thing From:"Yvette, Denoga" <Yvettedenoga -at- crimsonlogic -dot- com> To:<techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com> Date:Thu, 15 Jun 2006 09:45:57 +0800
Here's a bit of perspective: in non-western countries commenting on
someone's perfume or body scent is a no-no. I have once worked with a
woman of which perfume was not her problem, but an extremely offensive
body scent that left a trail (and holding your nose would not help). I
could not tell her directly because it was considered "politically
incorrect" (believe it or not). Her countrymen seem to think other
people's noses are too sensitive. I had to ask to move to another desk
because majority of my co-workers were of the same nationality. I could
not even mention the name of this person to my manager.
I wish companies would be more enlightened that strong scents (perfume,
deodorant or body scent) can become a big issue to employees. For a
time, I could not concentrate on my work everytime she passed by. I
eventually left the office for other reasons, but I am thankful I don't
have to run into her again.
There should be some globally accepted HR policy or something on things
like these. Sounds harsh, but after what I went through, it is
definitely worth the trouble.
Yvette
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m] On Behalf Of Ron Hearn
Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2006 2:18 AM
To: techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com
Subject: RE: OFF-TOPIC question about an office thing
My current employer has a policy about wearing fragrances etc. and their
affect on people like myself who have allergies. I like the policy - it
makes my working life more pleasant.
Ron
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[mailto:techwr-l-bounces+rhearn=cucbc -dot- com -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com] On Behalf
Of Jacki Fitzpatrick
Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2006 11:13 AM
To: techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com
Subject: Re: OFF-TOPIC question about an office thing
James Jones wrote:
> wear heavy perfume. You can hardly tell that she's wearing any perfume
at
> all. Her perfume does not cause complaints from anyone else.
> Is this kind of thing an issue in offices? Thanks for your wisdom.
Some people are very sensitive to fragrances. I can tell
when someone is wearing scented deodorant, as an example. I
get nauseous if the scent is too powerful.
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