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Originally Posted by asianthree
We both worked in a perfume/cologne free employments. After 40 plus years in healthcare for both of us, employees, had to be fragrance free of any colognes, perfume, or lotion. Our patients coming to the OR were asked to be fragrance free.
Now that we are spending more time in TV, shopping, restaurants, we are both appalled at the amount of fragrances that older people basically douse themselves with fragrances. Yesterday while sitting in a restaurant a gentleman walked by, the smell so strong that it took a few minutes before we could continue our meal. Our poor waitress, said it’s ongoing issue, at busy times, she needs to wear a mask, just to get through the day.
So as one ages, is more amount of fragrance’s used, due to their ability of lessen smell ability, or because I love this fragrance, you should love it also. Or forget they already used a scent and add more. Waitress thought it was due to hygiene.
Have not noticed this issue at with large crowds at, Disney, hotels, restaurants and shops outside of the bubble.
Maybe some just don’t realize how their fragrances affect those around them. Thoughts?
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I applaud you for your post. You explained what you have experienced and how it bothers you. You asked some questions for possible reasons. You disparaged no one. You asked for some thoughts.
Now many of the responses.... no comment.
I do have one thought to interject. I am not an asthmatic, but I do have dog allergies among many others and I do not like the smell of dogs. But heaven forbid (to some) you should state something like that or suggest you don't want to eat on the restaurant patio in the the villages with dogs on TOTV. You will get the same answer you are getting from many. Go somewhere else.