Associate smells

I very recently joined as a FT and my associate smells really strong, like that of a care home, and I literally get PTSD after work thinking he has passed the smell to me.

I realized that he has the desks next to him (even opposite him) are free, and I was put in one. 

Additionally, I don't really like him, and he seems to be trapped in a role he doesn't like.

Anyone ever been in a similar position and knows what to do?

I don't know him that well to tell him he smells.

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I had something like this. I know I’m clean and don’t smell but it’s a constant worry. I came across someone I worked with who generally smelled. At the end of work one day I pulled him to one side and said that he smelled. I was a little blunt but polite and as respectful as I could be. He was grateful, think he went to the doctor or changed the soap he was using because he doesn’t smell anymore.

I wouldn’t recommend this. He was a nice guy, little shy. I was just lucky he wasn’t annoyed. You could say something and he could take it really badly, he needs to hear it but there’s big chance he’ll be annoyed.

 

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