Office Drama: Woman Can’t Stand Co-worker’s Smell

Picture this: you’re at work, and you get along with everyone, except for one co-worker. It’s not that you have anything against them, but their smell is just too much for you to handle. You’re not alone! One woman (22F) shared her story of dealing with a co-worker (31M) who has a particularly strong odor. As the weather heats up, so does the drama in the office. So, what’s a girl to do when she can’t stand the smell of her co-worker? Let’s dive into her story.

The Smelly Co-worker

The Unbearable Scent

A Potent Combination

Avoiding the Smell

Rumors and Proximity

The Heat Turns Up

Gag Reflexes Activate

A Polite Smile and Move

Heatwave Drama

Confrontation Time

The Gag Reflex Strikes

The Painful Question

Office Gossip

Feeling Guilty

A Smelly Situation: Who’s in the Wrong?

Caught in a whirlwind of office drama, our protagonist is left feeling guilty and unsure of her actions. She tried to be polite, but the smell was just too much to handle. Now, Jay’s feelings are hurt, and the office is buzzing with gossip. Was she wrong for reacting the way she did? Or is Jay’s smell just too much to bear? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this stinky situation…

NTA for finding co-worker’s smell offensive and his behavior inappropriate.

Hostile work environment due to unwanted attention. Formal HR complaint needed.

NTA: A well-written formal complaint against a harassing coworker’s behavior.

Honesty is the best policy, but should you tell HR instead?

Co-worker’s garlic smell causing office drama. NTA seeks advice.

When ignoring the smell isn’t enough

Co-worker’s cologne triggers asthma, but BO is worse. Creepy advances.

Be honest but gentle. His smell is affecting your health

Honesty is the best policy, even if it’s about hygiene

Honesty is the best policy when it comes to BO

Speak to your manager to resolve the issue

Stand your ground and don’t worry about his hurt feelings

Setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care is not selfish.

Addressing personal boundaries with HR can prevent uncomfortable situations.

Report it to HR or confront Jim about inappropriate message

Standing up to workplace harassment. NTA for setting boundaries

Commenter dismisses man’s feelings, sparks potential debate.

Scented advice for a smelly co-worker

Report the garlic-eating co-worker for sexual harassment immediately. NTA.

Report the stinking colleague to HR for harassment

Garlic-eating co-worker causes stink, commenter not at fault.

Handling a pushy co-worker with heavy perfume: NTA, talk to HR

Age difference and unwanted advances make coworker NTA and creepy

Co-worker’s bad smell causing natural gag reflex, NTA for informing.

Agreeing with the OP’s stance on the smelly co-worker

Report the smell and harassment to HR. NTA.

Don’t suffer in silence! HR might be the solution

Commenter expresses concern over entitled men in workplace

You tried to help, NTA.

Medical condition worsens with strong perfumes. Talk to HR.

Standing up for personal hygiene in the workplace

Female co-worker faces harassment from older male co-worker

Woman moves away from smelly co-worker, not the a**hole ‍♀️

No a-hole here, just a sensitive nose

Struggling with fragrance sensitivity at work, NTA seeks advice

Polite advice to address co-worker’s smell without causing embarrassment.

Co-worker’s creepy behavior and smell making work uncomfortable. NTA.

Polite approach to smelly co-worker, NTA

Don’t feel bad, report to HR if coworker’s smell bothers you

Setting boundaries and standing up for yourself is NTA

Honesty is the best policy. Let him know politely

Honesty is the best policy when dealing with smelly coworkers

Self-absorbed co-worker’s smell makes NTA’s life miserable

Age difference and predatory behavior, call HR immediately

How to handle a co-worker’s strong cologne? Talk to manager.

Office crush causing a stink, NTA for keeping distance

Co-worker’s smell causes drama and hostility in the office.

Stand up for yourself! NTA, file an HR complaint

Honesty is the best policy, but coddling is preferred ‍♂️ NTA

Don’t feel bad for being repulsed by smelly co-worker. NTA

Allergic to perfumes, but NTA for asking co-worker to change.

When your co-worker’s smell triggers your gag reflex

Age difference and discomfort at work, HR needs to intervene

Co-worker’s smell becomes harassment. Management needs to intervene.

NTA suggests HR intervention for co-worker’s smell and harassment.

Honesty is the best policy, even if it hurts

Raw garlic at work? NTA for finding it gross.

Perfume and cologne should not be worn in the office