The Unbearable Stench of Office Love: A Tale of Scent and Sensibility

Ever been stuck in an office with a co-worker whose scent is less ‘eau de toilette’ and more ‘eau de no way’? This is a tale of a 22-year-old woman who found herself in a stinky situation, literally! Our heroine, let’s call her ‘Miss Sensitive Nose’, has a co-worker, ‘Jay’, who’s fondness for strong cologne, sweat, and raw garlic is causing quite a stir. What happens when Jay’s attempts to get closer result in a confrontation that leaves everyone holding their breath? Let’s dive in!

Meet the Characters: Miss Sensitive Nose and Jay the Stinky

The Scent of Trouble ️

The Smell of Unrequited Love?

The Heat is On… and So is the Stench! ☀️

Avoidance Tactics: The Polite Smile and Move ‍♀️

The Confrontation: A Stinky Showdown

The Unbearable Proximity of Jay

The Aftermath: A Fragrance Fallout

The Dilemma: To Stink or Not to Stink? ‍♀️

A Fragrant Fiasco: Who’s the Real A**hole Here? ️‍♀️

Caught in the crossfire of cologne, sweat, and garlic, Miss Sensitive Nose is left gagging and gasping for fresh air. Her polite attempts to escape Jay’s olfactory onslaught only lead to a confrontation that leaves Jay feeling hurt and self-conscious. Now, she’s left wondering if she’s the villain in this fragrant fiasco. But was she wrong to protect her nostrils? Or should Jay have been more considerate of his co-workers’ olfactory comfort? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this stinky situation…

Pushy coworker’s offensive smell and harassment create uncomfortable work environment. NTA.

Unwanted attention and a hostile work environment. NTA.

NTA. Well written and beautiful response to workplace harassment

NTA but tell him about the smell. He may genuinely not know. And if he does know, at least you gave him an honest reason.

NTA: Dealing with a coworker’s pungent garlic habit

You tried to ignore his stench. What else could you do?

Asthma-triggering cologne vs. BO: The battle of scents!

He knows he stinks! Time for a garlic intervention!

NTA. Jay’s obliviousness to boundaries exposed, maybe he’ll improve

Honesty is the best policy when dealing with stinky coworkers!

NTA. Seek help from a higher-up to handle the situation

NTA, persistent and creepy coworker ignores your discomfort and boundaries

NTA for wanting to avoid garlic-loving coworker with a crush.

Seek HR help for unwanted advances from a colleague

NTA: Coworker crossed boundaries, report to HR or confront directly.

NTA. His appalling behavior is on him, not you.

Man eats raw garlic, faces consequences. Report sexual harassment. NTA

Man seeks sympathy after getting hurt in office romance

NTA: Coworker’s bad smell leads to workplace drama

NTA! Report the harrassing coworker to HR for a safe workplace

NTA: Who eats raw garlic at work? That’s *fragrant*!

NTA, but HR might be the better option.

Creepy age gap and unwanted advances. NTA for sure

NTA: Smelly creep alert!

NTA. Co-worker’s body odor and unwanted advances. HR intervention necessary.

NTA. Creepy coworker’s bad smell causing natural gag reflex

NTA. Stinky coworker? Time to involve HR and drop hints

NTA: You tried to help him with his stinky situation

Entitled men: a scary tale of office love

Moving away from a smelly coworker

“I can’t handle strong smells, I feel your pain, OP. Good luck!”

Honesty is the best policy: NTA, tell him his scent stinks

Not the a**hole for rejecting office romance

NTA. HR should handle the smell issue and his behavior

NTA: Stinky coworker gets called out, you’re in the clear!

Polite social cues ignored, coworker plays victim and recruits others.

Polite response to a coworker’s bad smell situation. NTA

Predatory coworker’s age gap and harassment, NTA. Call HR ASAP!

NTA. Don’t tiptoe around coworkers who make you physically ill

NTA. Addressing the issue privately with a manager is key

Empowering women to reject unwanted advances without guilt or hesitation.

Crush at work? You don’t owe anyone an explanation!

Honesty is key! Your well-being matters in a great workplace.

Self-absorbed and clueless guy gets called out!

When love stinks and your gag reflex can’t handle it

NTA, but beware of the creepy age gap and HR concerns

NTA. Strong perfumes worsen my medical condition. Talk to HR!

Inappropriate coworker reaction to personal space, NTA

Stand up for yourself! NTA, file a HR complaint.

Co-worker’s offensive smell: NTA, he needs to address the issue.

NTA. Invasive coworker making you uncomfortable? Management needs to act!

NTA. Jay is though, in so many ways. Leave the cologne/perfume at home. A lot of people are bothered by that– instant headache for me. Don’t eat/bring stinky food to the office. His constant looming and refusing to take no for an answer is sexual harassment. This ABSOLUTELY must go to HR.

Allergic to cologne: NTA wants coworker to address the issue

Speak up to your manager about triggering cologne.

Lying vs honesty: the struggle of dealing with oblivious coworkers

Honesty is the best policy when dealing with stinky coworkers

Raw garlic at work? NTA, that’s a stinky situation!

NTA – Office cologne debate: Allergic reactions and captive audiences