Do you think businesses be able to ban employees from certain smells (like strong perfumes or fried foods)?
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When I worked at FingerHut there was a lady who was allergic to a lot of things and very sensitive to smells so we had to be very careful in what we put on our bods. And maybe a rule like that helps keep really smelly things out of the office so everyone is happy. There are 2 ladies at my current workplace that wear, what I consider, stinky stuff so it would be helpful for us!
I know someone who thinks that the solution to not having time to bathe is loading on a ton of extra perfume. Frankly it is very difficult to stand next to her and act professional. I know I can’t be the only person who feels that way – I’m not really all that sensitive to smells. But I don’t dare say anything.
I would not have a problem with a ban on strong smells (I don’t wear perfume and my deo is fragrance free), but how do you define it? What if I consider my perfume or deodorant to be within reason and you don’t? Do you tell me or complain to HR? Do I get written up? Is it fair that a person can get away with strong BO more easily than with strong deo? So not an easy question.
I think that there should be some kind of regulations on what scents a person wears and the amount they put on. I know when I go from the shop into the office there are several people who I can tell are around the corner without hearing or seeing them. Some of these people are our salespeople. I would think a scent so strong could be a deterrent for a person you are trying to sell something to.
Short answer is yes. And companies should also be allowed to strongly suggest the use of deodorants and mouthwash (or mints) when necessary.
Yes. Can you imagine an office full of women and men all wearing a different scent? Instant headache for me. I can’t even go into half the stores in the mall because of it. I can’t imagine having to work with someone that goes overboard. I don’t see a problem with some sort of regulation.