How to be subtle
28 days for me and that time has flown. The only downfall of not smoking is I eat more often, constantly throughout the day. Apart from that, I was wondering how to subtly let a work colleague (female) know that each time she ducks out for a cigarette the awful smell stays with her long after she comes back in. Just recently she was telling me about a presentation she was about to give to clients....all I could think of was the cigarette smell that came from her. I wanted to suggest that she NOT have a cigarette prior to meeting with the clients, but of course I didn't. If you're like me, to a smoker there's nothing worse than somebody giving you their opinion on why you shouldn't smoke! Or even making any negative comments about smoking....so, should I have said something and if so what?
Hi Jude's, it's definitely a hard one, I'm known for being kind but honest so I would have said something (with a smile) like 'Oh before you go in spray on some perfume or deodorant to cover the smoke smell'. As an ex smoker I was aware it stunk and I think most people do. I prefer someone to say something as long as it's not attacking..
I personally would never make comments to people to stop smoking but that's different than giving the heads up that some perfume is needed..
Great Work , You will keep getting stronger ever day ......Time is our best weapon , The longer we dont smoke the stronger we shall become .... Best of Luck !!!
I wouldnt say anything. To many people have to say something these days. Not me. It's ok. She would know !!