*koff* *gag*

[kelliem]

This co-worker of mine has a bottle of hand-lotion she keeps on her desk. She uses it several times a day, and to me it smells like a combination of Off! and window cleaner.

She thinks it smells great. *sigh*

I know I am unusually sensitive to scents (being a supertaster has its drawbacks...) but how do I tell her it reeks without offending her? She's a very nice person. I'm sure she doesn't mean to stink up the environment.

Comments

[thisisbone.livejournal.com]

Find out the ingredient list and explain that you're allergic to one of them, which is essentially true. Offer an alternative.

I have a ridiculously sensitive nose (I've sniffed out two gas leaks the gas company swore didn't exist, but I made them keep looking and sure enough, both times, they found the leak eventually), so I feel your pain.

[kelliem.livejournal.com]

That's a good idea. TYK!