[greenhillsgirl]

Thanks Gracey. I think one should wear fragrance in smaller settings, if at all. When you pay 'good money' to hear great performances, you should be entitled, so to speak, to partake of just that.

[greenhillsgirl]

It really isn't about the allergies. I take meds for that every day. The fragrance simply was way to much

[Loudoll]

I read a bio by Robert Wagner in which he revealed that three of the women he loved deeply wore the same fragrance, Jungle Gardenia! This really messed with his mind for reasons we can well imagine but he didn't complain of allergies. First was Barbara Stanwyck, who was 24 years older than RW, later it was Elizabeth Taylor same age, and eventually Natalie Wood who was younger. Oh yes, I recommend this book, well written and he doesn't cheat the reader.

[Jima64]

Many years ago a young woman walked by me with just a hint of a wonderful soft perfume. So nice to enjoy the moment. Unfortunately I never asked what it was. Too much of any perfume would ruin what it is meant to do.

[twoplanekid]

Originally Posted by CFrance

I sort of agree with you, but I don't have allergies, so I can't know to what extent perfume affects allergy sufferers. Therefore I don't wear it into public spaces where people are crowded together. (Church comes to mind, plus auditoriums, bus trips, and the like.) Wearing perfume is not so important to me to potentially subject others to suffering.

Otherwise, I decide how much to accommodate others based on "my rights." Maybe that's wrong, but that's where I agree with you, kitty. If it's really important to me, then all bets are off. For instance, I will not isolate my dog from public places because someone might be allergic. Nor will I isolate my pets if someone with allergies comes to the house.

And the peanut thing... On a recent flight, it was announced that nothing with peanuts would be served because there was one person on board with an allergy. One person in a plane of 250 passengers. Ridiculous. Restrict the people in his row.

The other side is …
Several months ago my son asked the people in the seats in front of them to please not open a bag of peanut products because his one son traveling with him is highly allergic to peanuts. They seemed highly upset that they couldn’t eat their food in the plane during the short flight.

Now, he will not take either of his sons flying because he doesn’t want to create a scene on the plane. The safety of his one son who is highly allergic to peanuts is paramount and he doesn’t want that son to feel bad because of a condition he can’t control.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by twoplanekid

The other side is …
Several months ago my son asked the people in the seats in front of them to please not open a bag of peanut products because his one son traveling with him is highly allergic to peanuts. They seemed highly upset that they couldn’t eat their food in the plane during the short flight.

Now, he will not take either of his sons flying because he doesn’t want to create a scene on the plane. The safety of his one son who is highly allergic to peanuts is paramount and he doesn’t want that son to feel bad because of a condition he can’t control.

I agree that is another side of the story. But for a whole plane to be inconvenienced for one person who is not the norm? What happened to epi pens?

[greenhillsgirl]

I also was on a flight that restricted peanuts being served. Most everyone respected that call...and you know, everyone brings a snack anyway. No big deal..a passenger did not have his/her life compromised.

[mgjim]

As a soldier, I spent several years in Korea and I used public transportation a lot. On particularly hot days during rush hour, the scent of garlic was really strong. I mentioned it to a friend of mine and asked him if he noticed it too. He said he hadn't but he said that Americans smelled strongly of old meat. You just never know what's coming out of your pores until you ask around.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by greenhillsgirl

I also was on a flight that restricted peanuts being served. Most everyone respected that call...and you know, everyone brings a snack anyway. No big deal..a passenger did not have his/her life compromised.

My point was in answer to kittygilchrist's post #5. I think she raises some interesting questions.

[tomwed]

I wonder if I smell like old meat. The next time you go to the Sharon if you smell old meat just wave your hand for me. I'll know what it means.

[Xcuse]

I am not allergic but I have been "assaulted" by some overpowering perfumes worn by some people. It is generally an older person and I have been told that a persons sense of smell often diminishes as they age. Perhaps they don't realize how powerful the odor is to other people and it might help if a friend would mention that they don't need such a liberal application. As for strangers ...

[mgjim]

Originally Posted by tomwed

I wonder if I smell like old meat. The next time you go to the Sharon if you smell old meat just wave your hand for me. I'll know what it means.

I think it works better if you're on a city bus, with no air conditioning, and 100 degree heat. But, I'll be watching for you.

[twoplanekid]

Originally Posted by CFrance

I agree that is another side of the story. But for a whole plane to be inconvenienced for one person who is not the norm? What happened to epi pens?

While we carry epi pens with us for our 9 year old grandson, we do it with the understanding that

“EpiPen® and EpiPen Jr® Auto-Injectors are for the emergency treatment of life-threatening allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) caused by allergens, exercise, or unknown triggers; and for people who are at increased risk for these reactions. EpiPen® and EpiPen Jr® are intended for immediate administration as emergency supportive therapy only. Seek immediate emergency medical help right away”

Can’t do that while in flight.

I say this to let you know that epi pen use is to be followed by immediate emergency medical help. As I hate the long drive from Ohio to Florida, I am sorry my son has taken this stance but I understand his position. We will take our grandsons to and from Florida by car.

[TheVillageChicken]

Originally Posted by mgjim

As a soldier, I spent several years in Korea and I used public transportation a lot. On particularly hot days during rush hour, the scent of garlic was really strong. I mentioned it to a friend of mine and asked him if he noticed it too. He said he hadn't but he said that Americans smelled strongly of old meat. You just never know what's coming out of your pores until you ask around.

Been there, done that...Korea, that is, and I know what you are talking about.

Since my diet consists entirely of unicorn meat, I smell like cotton candy.

[tomwed]

Originally Posted by mgjim

I think it works better if you're on a city bus, with no air conditioning, and 100 degree heat. But, I'll be watching for you.

Remember, back in the day when you were at a concert and everyone is waving their arms back and forth with a cigarette lighter in their hands. I wonder if they were smelling old meat. I know a lighter can come in handy.