Hygiene Problem

Hygiene Problem

This is always embarrassing, but here are some tips if you just must:
- Never in public: Take the person aside, and say, ‘I hope you’re not going to mind this, but I think! Must tell you something a little personal…’
- Deflect the negative: Give a personal example: ‘I had an irritating habit of chewing my nails. I didn’t even realize it till a friend pointed it out to me. So I know you won’t mind my saying this…’
- Don’t preach: A neutral, light tone of voice is VITAL.
- Steer the conversation around: Then you can bring up the topic in an indirect manner and hold out a subtle suggestion. For instance, after lunch, you could bring out a packet of gum and hand it to the colleague, saying: ‘1 love these after meals. Really kills bad breath - I can have all the onion I want this way!’
- If you don’t know the person too well: Then it’s best to speak to someone who is close to him or her and ask that the message be conveyed.