7-11 lady- I was just trying to get my kid a Gatorade. The perfume surrounding you that I had to wade through in order to get it sent me reeling. At least I could walk away.
Olive Garden manager - I dragged myself out of the house as it was so that my husband could have the lasagna he'd been craving. It was Father's Day weekend after all. I'm sure it is in your job description to do table side checks on customers. Should they include the overpowering scent of cologne that lingers long after you're gone?
Women who convene in group settings- please take pity on us. When you're putting on your scents, consider the medley that happens when we are all in a room together.
Essential oil users - for some of us scent sensitive folks, the same consequences happen whether the smells are perfumes, lotions, oils, etc.
Here's what happens to me: the most common reaction is an instant and intense sore throat usually followed by a headache or a worsening of an existing headache. Certain scents make it feel like I can't catch my breath though not in an emergency way, just a weird annoying way. That comes with more of a tickle in my throat that won't go away. And a headache. Migraines are curious things and triggers aren't always 100% certain. I can say that I have a physical reaction to heavy scents 100% of the time.
Usually the solution for me is easy - I walk away. I ask for another table. I leave the room. But for those sometimes when I'd like to stay in the room, and I know that other people who are similarly afflicted would also, I would just like people to be aware that a little goes a long way. Especially when a lot of people are in one room.
Well said! I've got your back, well head, throat, nostrils-- head and neck :) ;)
ReplyDeleteWishing you a scent free weekend!