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" There&amp;#039;s no polite way for me to say this: My new coworker stinks. She is an attractive, well-dressed woman, but her body odor is overwhelming, and I have to sit right next to her. Is there a tactful solution to this situation? Since she is a new employee and you don&amp;#039;t know the particulars (she could have a medical problem that&amp;#039;s difficult to resolve), I&amp;#039;d wait a bit and see if things get better. Meanwhile, try dabbing a little perfume on your wrists to &amp;quot;clear the air&amp;quot; or spraying air freshener when your coworker&amp;#039;s not around. If the odor persists, you may need to speak up -- but not to her. Griping to colleagues isn&amp;#039;t smart, either: It will likely get back to your coworker, causing unnecessary embarrassment. Instead, talk to your boss or the human resources department, and explain that your coworker&amp;#039;s hygiene is interfering with your ability to be productive. They may be able to relocate your seat, or at the very least, find a gentle way to discuss the issue with your officemate without mentioning your name. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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