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Old 08-18-2015, 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by greenhillsgirl View Post
A few days ago I went to the Sharon for the 5th and final presentation of Summer Orchestra, and had great seats. Ten minutes before the show began, a number of people came to their seats two rows in front of me. The perfume and/or cologne was overwhelming. I was coughing and the lady next to me said she was forced to leave at intermission at another show because of the same problem. I saw a man sitting near me fanning himself with the program guide. Same situation in the movie theatre. Don't these people get it? Does anyone else feel like I do?
I feel for you. I've had it happen in church on Easter Sunday. All of the perfume and flowers in the room. My throat closes up and I have trouble breathing when I am around strong perfumes. Those who it doesn't bother don't understand.