Asklemmy @lemmy.ml Amicese @lemmy.ml 3y ago

Do you use deoderant?

I don't use deoderant; I don't feel the difference and I never really cared much about my smell; but my parent keeps bringing it up and it's annoying.

Also, what's wrong with smell? Human smells differ anyway.

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Your parent keep bringing it up because your smell is offensive. They're trying to help you learn the things that will help you get a job, or have friends, or go on dates. In short, they're being a parent. Help them help you.
- Are you doing everything that will better your chances at getting a job or a date?
  
  That's not the point, and one's offensive smell is a massive barrier to employment.
  
  I really don't understand people like you.
Yes. It is very important otherwise people might get very uncomfortable being around you. That creates barriers when making friends, getting jobs, etc. One other thing - deoderant is not the same as antiperspirant and vice versa. Use both.
I have sensitive skin and can't stand artificial scents, they give me a brutal headache.

When I get funky I dust my pits with baking soda. It erases smells instead of "putting lipstick on the pig". Wear a white shirt though, it'll turn your pits white.

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