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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Chimera" data-source="post: 3071455" data-attributes="member: 2002">There's this newfangled stuff called Deodorant.  Check it out.I have noticed that there are certain people who don't like it, refuse to use it, and then don't 'get it' when they start to stink later in the day.Maybe that's not you.  Maybe you bathe in the stuff.  If so, then you might need to consult a medical professional about the problem.  (Seriously.  I'm not kidding.  It might be a medical issue.)What he said.  Be direct, be honest, be sincere.  Be alone with him at the time.If nothing changes, repeat the conversation with the clear warning that you're going to stop inviting him over or letting him sleep at your place until his hygene improves.  Repeat often that he's your friend and you like him, which is why you're being honest about this and trying to help him out rather than just making fun of him and/or kicking him to the curb.I've got two gamer friends who I've had to have portions of this talk with.  One who seems to have an issue with deodorant.  Him I had to say something after a session where he kept leaning across the front of me to move his mini, putting his arm pits in my face.  WHOA!  The other has problems with his breath and needed to be told to brush his teeth and use mouthwash before coming to gaming sessions or going out in public with me.I've also been through this with people who would come to Martial Arts sessions absolutely reeking.  Um, that stuff gets on other people, most notably the people who are forced to partner with you.  It may seem slightly counter-intuitive to some people, but you clean up BEFORE you work up a sweat with other people.</blockquote>

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