I suppose there is no tactful way of approaching this and it is awful to sit with someone who has really poor personal hygiene.May be medical conditions can cause problems with unpleasant odors. I would suggest my friend to talk to the doctor about getting prescription strength deodrant.I would assure them that i am sure they shower and bath like everyone else but that some people just have to put extra effort into resolving this problem.In this way i will not be implying that he/she doesn't bath.It is definite that i would not say this to anyone. I know it feels bad when we know that we are whispered abot this the whole class.There are number of things tha can cause the bad odour....overactive sweat glands,hormonal problems,illnesses and many more.I would suggest to use the deodrants and have bath daily or probably to change their outfit regularly. I would rather talk polietly and not say that "she smells like the vomit of cockroach", If after all she is my friend will appreciate that i have let her know about her problem.I would let her know that i don't want to see her embarrased...

I once had to speak to a colleague about her personal hygiene. I said that I had overheard 2 colleagues discussing her body odour in the staff canteen and out of respect, I thought I should bring it to her attention. Fortunately, she took it well but it could have turned out a lot differently.

Dealing with the individuals at times of difficulty requires much more attentive and creative ideas rather than dealing with someone in a jolly mood. On the other hand, it is always difficult to point fingers to others especially when you are not yourself a qualified one or the one to whim the finger is to be pointed is right in-front of you. In the scenario given where one got to deal with an individual with poor hygiene or having bad breath or body odour I would approach in the following way. Dealing with an individual with poor hygiene or having bad breath or body odour Initial approach: My friend, I hope you are on with the present day context of the growing technologies and the importance of living. In this competitive world one ought to be extraordinarily talented to survive in a better way, you being the centre of attraction. You know at times we got to match up with others and go as per the choice of the outer world too? I was just wondering about the impression of usage of perfumes and effect of smells on others. Don’t you think it plays a vital role too? Conclusive approach: Then I would jump straight into the matter. I think you are simply too good to deal with all those if you just pull a bit in this matter? Use of mints and pastes makes your breath fresh and body odour can be reduced to some extent by the use of perfumes before giving it a try to solve it medically. Don’t you think it's a good idea? To make a better convincing interaction:  Have indirect approach.  React defensive rather than offensive.  Try to prove that the individual is capable.  Relate things with examples. Sincerely Uttam Sapkota

Telling a co-worker about his or her bad hygiene, such as bad breath or body odor, requires tact and civility.It is not a good idea to be direct or blunt.Instead,always drop hints and be anonymous.Simply leave a chewing gum or mint or a bottle of perfume on his/her desk.Or just leave a gift coupon of a dental appointment for oral prophylaxis.Bear in mind also, that some unfortunate individuals have a medical condition which makes their sweat glands work over time.Be more empathetic rather than embarrassing the individual.The important thing is to be able to talk to the person alone and privately. Proceed with extreme care and don't push the issue too hard. Start by saying that you care that is why you brought it up. Chances are that they don't even know they smell.Sometimes,it is beneficial to raise the issue of personal hygiene and public relation via inter departmental meetings.Encountering olfactory assaults is not harassment when approached correctly.

Well this is really a difficult situation but is unavoidable. If that would be a case with me, the very first thing I would do is analyze the type of friendship we are holding , I mean if s/he is a close friend of mine then I would tell him/her straight in front of his/her face without any hesitation but If s/he is just a hi- hello friend then the scenario is bit complicated . In that case, I would analyze his personality and if s/he is easy going then I will simply create a background so as to tell him about his lacking in personal hygiene in such a way that he would not mind. Furthermore, I would suggest the guy about the proper measure to be taken in a very diplomatic way which does not aggravate the situation.

It is indeed a difficult think to comment a friend/colleage on their personal hygiene but if I have to do so, for instance-to let someone know about his/her bad breath-I would first ask him/her to tell me if I have bad breath expecting the person would also ask me the same about him/her. Then I would tell the person politely that that he/she has bad breath and I would also suggest him/her some remedies to get rid of that.