How to politely talk about deodorant?

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This lady at the gym literally drives people away from her because of her horrible BO. Its so bad you can smell it across the room when she lifts her arms up.

She also happens to be desi AND Muslim.

Great.

I usually just ignore it but today someone actually asked me if I would talk to her about it. :crying:

Why me??!!

So tell me how to discuss this without upsetting her…I really dont even know her…just saw her name on some stuff.

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Re: How to politely talk about deodorant?

Not to sound lame, but maybe this might be a good opportunity to introduce yourself and talk with her...ONLY if you feel strongly about the BO issue. Don't do it because OTHERS are have a problem with it. No appointed you the desi or Muslim representative.

Who knows, she might be new to the country or have a medical condition.

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Re: How to politely talk about deodorant?

I guess you nailed the reason for that BO :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Just tell her to use deo.

or if you are too chicken abt it…talk to gym management and ask them to tell her.

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Desi and muslim. They stink!

All others.........neva!

As to the question, just give her a present of deodorant with some other minor things combined.

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Heyyyyyy, my name is , I am a rep for Dove deodrant, and I give out samples to people. Here, is one for you and a coupon. Nice to meet you.

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Re: How to politely talk about deodorant?

"Hi i'm interviewing people on their favorite kind of deo's.. would you have a second to spare?"

a.) roll-on
b.) spray
c.) stick
d.) you don't use any

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I like Gina's idea!

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if she's your friend, then the best thing you can do is tell her directly, yes it'll hurt a bit at first but the fact that the whole gym is talking about her and her BO is even more embarrassing. they're making fun of her and it's hurtful so it will take a lot of courage but say something like

"after a good workout i sweat buckets, thank god i'm using deodarant, this dove brand is really good(or whichever brand you use)....do you want to try some it smells great (and give her a small sample from walmart)......? we all sweat after a workout so you won't make her feel singled out about it.

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Re: How to politely talk about deodorant?

Problem with this idea is that you will have a que of cheap desis wanting their free deodrant too.

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^ dont forget the cheap goris who will demand a free sample as well,

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I dont think you get it.

So to make it even more clear…

She is desi and I am desi.

We are the only two desies in this class.

Some people asked me to talk to her thinking I have some magical desi powers that will suddenly rid her of her BO.

Comprende?

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Re: How to politely talk about deodorant?

has it occurred to you that this might be the others passing on a hint to you, pal?

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LOL. hi pal.

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jeez. people love going off-topic and picking on stuff. coughnomicoughdiwanacough

anyways, perhaps she doesnt shower after workin out so it all builds up? or maybe she' allergic to the deodorants commonly found?

find out what the issue is...i cant believe she can't smell herself...it might be expired deo? or her body spray?

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i wonder if it would be harder to take such criticism from a fellow desi or a non-desi… :hmmm:

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Re: How to politely talk about deodorant?

Have your gym instructor or member come in and talk to all of you about personal hygiene and importance of weairng deodorant. The best way to pass a personal message is to talk about it in public setting.

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well i did a simple search and here is someone who has a lot of experience with deo-vangelism.

surprise surprise. :rolleyes:

http://www.paklinks.com/gs/health-and-fitness/322924-ladies-a-serious-issue.html#post6557227

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LOOOOOOOOOL, so is it halal to smell bad to the opposite gender.

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please dont tell me that you were doing 'desi girls body smell' keyword search again ...

get over that dude.

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Download link to that one? I don't think I've seen it.