Tuesday, January 26, 1999
Etiquette for the over-perfumed
Blurting “Hey, what stinks in here?” isn't the most tactful way to tell people they're using too much perfume or cologne.
Judith Martin, also known as “Miss Manners,” suggests ways to handle the potentially awkward moment.
• In the car pool: Make the plea sound more like an apology than an edict. “I'm so sorry, but perfume seems to bother me. Would it trouble you to apply it after you get to work? I would really appreciate it.”
• At the office: Have a close friend sniff the air and remark, “I don't know if you realize how strong that scent is; you should use it more sparingly.”
Or a supervisor can make a general comment: “There have been some complaints from people who are having bad reactions to the use of cologne. If this applies to you, I'd appreciate if you'd cut back on it.”
When it comes to applying perfume or after-shave, a little dab will definitely do you.
Some tips:
• Find a scent that matches your body chemistry. This may require some trial and error, and a true friend who tells you when something doesn't work.
• Cleanse with an unscented, nondeodorant soap so its fragrance doesn't compete with your perfume.
• Layer the scent. Start with a lotion or cream, and then finish off with a dab or spritz of the same fragrance.
• Don't rub an oil or spray into your skin. Let it dry naturally to let the true scent come through.
• Avoid spraying fragrance on your clothes. The oils can damage fabrics, and the scent is more apt to bother others. Dabbing a bit behind the knee or in the cleavage will keep the scent from straying.
— Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
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