truthtripper Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 A new work colleague of mine has a flatulence problem. She breaks putrid wind often and I have to work in close proximity to her for several hours a day. I know of some herbal remedies she can try, but have no idea how to approach the topic with her. Does anyone have any suggestions? Link to post Share on other sites
introverted1 Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Do you have an HR department? Bring the issue up to them, anonymously, if possible. This is why they get paid the big bucks. Link to post Share on other sites
Haydn Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Are they loud `Raspberries` or SBD? (Silent but deadly) If they are silent then it could be a problem. But if she`s letting rip with a large `trouser trumpet` then maybe you have a case.... I hope it all `blows over` 5 Link to post Share on other sites
basil67 Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 I'd be blunt. Something like "man, that was rank!" would start a conversation. Likewise, "ugh, what have you been eating?" would work 1 Link to post Share on other sites
TheFinalWord Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Are they loud `Raspberries` or SBD? (Silent but deadly) If they are silent then it could be a problem. But if she`s letting rip with a large `trouser trumpet` then maybe you have a case.... I hope it all `blows over` I"m trying to give OP benefit of the doubt, but we all know the mantra "he that smelt it dealt it" 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Tayla Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 May I suggest a quiet chat to acknowledge the aroma. She may have a medical reason or possibly poor eating habits. Suggest an air odor eliminator for the area and if she is okay with dietary changes or remedies...toss around some ideas. I keep lysol around my office simply to fend off a co workers garlic addiction. Some odors I simply have to combat on my own because the person gleefully endorses garlic ... and my nose simply finds it unpleasant. Link to post Share on other sites
Author truthtripper Posted November 28, 2015 Author Share Posted November 28, 2015 Are they loud `Raspberries` or SBD? (Silent but deadly) If they are silent then it could be a problem. But if she`s letting rip with a large `trouser trumpet` then maybe you have a case.... I hope it all `blows over` No, I have no case in terms of the volume/tone. Link to post Share on other sites
Author truthtripper Posted November 28, 2015 Author Share Posted November 28, 2015 I'd be blunt. Something like "man, that was rank!" would start a conversation. Likewise, "ugh, what have you been eating?" would work The whole problem is this, I don't know her well enough to be frank. Link to post Share on other sites
Author truthtripper Posted November 28, 2015 Author Share Posted November 28, 2015 May I suggest a quiet chat to acknowledge the aroma. She may have a medical reason or possibly poor eating habits. Suggest an air odor eliminator for the area and if she is okay with dietary changes or remedies...toss around some ideas. I keep lysol around my office simply to fend off a co workers garlic addiction. Some odors I simply have to combat on my own because the person gleefully endorses garlic ... and my nose simply finds it unpleasant. I really don't know how to talk about it with her. She's a little anxious as she's new to the job so I don't want to cause her more anxiety. An air odour eliminator sounds like a good idea. Thanks Tayla. Link to post Share on other sites
Redfisher Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Easy, Buy her a pair of those charcoal lined underwear for a Xmas gift... 1 Link to post Share on other sites
TaraMaiden2 Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 The whole problem is this, I don't know her well enough to be frank. She doesn't know you either, but seems to have no problem passing wind in close proximity to you, and letting you suffer the consequences.... I really don't know how to talk about it with her. She's a little anxious as she's new to the job so I don't want to cause her more anxiety. An air odour eliminator sounds like a good idea. Thanks Tayla. BO and breaking wind, I guess, are the most difficult matters to approach anyone about.... I'm trying to think how I would handle it.... If I eat garlic, I'll admit it. If I've had onions, I'll admit it. If I break wind - yes, in circumstances required, I'll admit it. There's nothing wrong with taking her quietly to one side - and I do mean in private - and asking her, sympathetically, if she has an intestinal problem. Asking if she's ok, asking if there's something she might like to share (apart from an odour - no! Just kidding on that bit!).... The thing is, to be honest, if her farts are subtle and unheard, she may even just look offended, act indignant, and deny it. Tayla's idea may be the best hint you could ever drop without having to say a single word, of course.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Bittersweetie Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 I shared a small office with a guy like this. He'd drink a bunch of smoothies for lunch and a bit later it was like a bomb went off in our room. We got along well though, so I'd just call him out when it happened. It got to a point where he'd say, "Bittersweetie, it's time for you to go visit some friends." So I'd take my break then and he'd take care of his business and turn the fan on. Since you don't know her well, maybe the next time it happens, ask if her stomach is okay as a way to broach it? She must know that it happens, and a "soft" acknowledgement of it may be enough for her to go elsewhere. The odor eliminator is a good suggestion also. Link to post Share on other sites
Author truthtripper Posted December 5, 2015 Author Share Posted December 5, 2015 She doesn't know you either, but seems to have no problem passing wind in close proximity to you, and letting you suffer the consequences.... BO and breaking wind, I guess, are the most difficult matters to approach anyone about.... I'm trying to think how I would handle it.... If I eat garlic, I'll admit it. If I've had onions, I'll admit it. If I break wind - yes, in circumstances required, I'll admit it. There's nothing wrong with taking her quietly to one side - and I do mean in private - and asking her, sympathetically, if she has an intestinal problem. Asking if she's ok, asking if there's something she might like to share (apart from an odour - no! Just kidding on that bit!).... The thing is, to be honest, if her farts are subtle and unheard, she may even just look offended, act indignant, and deny it. Tayla's idea may be the best hint you could ever drop without having to say a single word, of course.... When we get to know each other better, I can have a good chat with her. I've learnt heaps through my own IBS! Link to post Share on other sites
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