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Byrdie714 · 07-01-2008, 08:32 PM

Question about manners.

My situation is this: I am currently in a play and this guy has a particular smell that makes me go into an allergic reaction. Mostly sinus problems. I don't know the guy well enough to say anything to him. So what is the appropiate way to handle this without offending him?

Deaf Mortgage · 07-01-2008, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Byrdie714

Question about manners.

My situation is this: I am currently in a play and this guy has a particular smell that makes me go into an allergic reaction. Mostly sinus problems. I don't know the guy well enough to say anything to him. So what is the appropiate way to handle this without offending him?

Ask him for tips how to get girls. Then if he successful explaining, joke about the axe products that draw all girls.

Then give him one. See if he get hint. Dont just tell him, give it to him. He will appreciate it a lot.

Bottesini · 07-01-2008, 08:56 PM

Take allergy medicine until the play is over and then don't become his best friend after.

Tousi · 07-01-2008, 09:20 PM

Byrdie:
1. Can the guy do something about this? 2. If not, then quit the play.

SCBassist · 07-01-2008, 09:27 PM

Have a few, then give it your award winning act! Works for me!

Tousi · 07-01-2008, 09:30 PM

SCBassist, if you're speaking from experience, it might be a whole lot cheaper to get your friends to shower a couple times a week!

SCBassist · 07-01-2008, 09:35 PM

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SCBassist, if you're speaking from experience, it might be a whole lot cheaper to get your friends to shower a couple times a week!

Can't force 'em, right? If this is for a grade, ya gotta make do. BTW, is that his problem?

Better make it a double dude!

Tousi · 07-01-2008, 09:37 PM

Maybe they can't be forced so next time do a double swoon and play like yer gonna die! That'll git their attention!

After all, who wants to get charged with murder with a deadly weapon? Lol....

SCBassist · 07-01-2008, 09:43 PM

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Maybe they can't be forced so next time do a double swoon and play like yer gonna die! That'll git their attention!

After all, who wants to get charged with murder with a deadly weapon? Lol....

A performance while giving the offender the hint? Now thats acting!

Tousi · 07-01-2008, 09:46 PM

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A performance while giving the offender the hint? Now thats acting!

Hahaha, guess the problem's solved! Hey, Byrdie, ya hear this!?

Byrdie714 · 07-01-2008, 10:29 PM

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A performance while giving the offender the hint? Now thats acting!

deafbajagal · 07-01-2008, 10:58 PM

I had a similar problem...a co-worker wore HEAVY perfume, and I would get an instant headache every time she passed by me.

I put out an anonymous note to everyone asking people to refrain from wearing heavy perfumes because some people are highly-sensititive to perfume and perfumed-based lotions, etc.

jillio · 07-04-2008, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Byrdie714

Question about manners.

My situation is this: I am currently in a play and this guy has a particular smell that makes me go into an allergic reaction. Mostly sinus problems. I don't know the guy well enough to say anything to him. So what is the appropiate way to handle this without offending him?

Is it a cologne or perfume? I have done lots of theater productions, and it is usually a requirement that articficial scents be kept to a minimum to avoid such problems as this in the other cast members. Of course, anti-perspirant is a requirement at the same time.

Lights and energy required during a rehearsal and performance increase the potency of most colognes and perfumes. Speak to the director, and ask him to address the situation when he does rehearsal notes.

Byrdie714 · 07-04-2008, 08:04 PM

I tactfully approach the guy about this situation as he invited me to talk in general terms.

Anyway, I found out that he changed his soap to Axe products which Deaf Mortgage has shown the picture of....I kind of told him that it was giving me sinus problems and he was nice enough to go back to his old soap and VOILA!

Sinus problems went away.

jillio · 07-04-2008, 08:09 PM

Cool! Glad its resolved. BTW...what show are you doing?

Byrdie714 · 07-04-2008, 08:11 PM

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Cool! Glad its resolved. BTW...what show are you doing?

"You Have the Right to Remain Dead." Dinner theatre.

jillio · 07-04-2008, 08:14 PM

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"You Have the Right to Remain Dead." Dinner theatre.

Good show. Silent Theater, or just plain old,"put down the roll and watch the damn show" dinner theater?

Byrdie714 · 07-04-2008, 08:16 PM

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Good show. Silent Theater, or just plain old,"put down the roll and watch the damn show" dinner theater?

The latter part I believe.....this is my first dinner theatre with the Peninsula Players.

jillio · 07-04-2008, 08:19 PM

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The latter part I believe.....this is my first dinner theatre with the Peninsula Players.

Well, break a leg! When do you open?

Byrdie714 · 07-04-2008, 08:23 PM

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Well, break a leg! When do you open?

July 16th, 17th & 18th. It's a fundraiser for the organization as we finally got a place and need to do some work to it.

jillio · 07-04-2008, 08:25 PM

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July 16th, 17th & 18th. It's a fundraiser for the organization as we finally got a place and need to do some work to it.

I hope you bring in big bucks!

Byrdie714 · 07-04-2008, 08:31 PM

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I hope you bring in big bucks!

I hope so too. Anything to help community theatres.

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07-01-2008, 08:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bottesini Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 18,368	Take allergy medicine until the play is over and then don't become his best friend after.

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Tousi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 10,333	Byrdie: 1. Can the guy do something about this? 2. If not, then quit the play.

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Tousi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 10,333	SCBassist, if you're speaking from experience, it might be a whole lot cheaper to get your friends to shower a couple times a week!

07-01-2008, 09:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
Tousi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 10,333	Maybe they can't be forced so next time do a double swoon and play like yer gonna die! That'll git their attention! After all, who wants to get charged with murder with a deadly weapon? Lol....

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deafbajagal Jasmine's Tiger "Lilly" Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Posts: 2,676	I had a similar problem...a co-worker wore HEAVY perfume, and I would get an instant headache every time she passed by me. I put out an anonymous note to everyone asking people to refrain from wearing heavy perfumes because some people are highly-sensititive to perfume and perfumed-based lotions, etc.

07-04-2008, 08:04 PM	#14 (permalink)
Byrdie714 Banned Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 8,946	I tactfully approach the guy about this situation as he invited me to talk in general terms. Anyway, I found out that he changed his soap to Axe products which Deaf Mortgage has shown the picture of....I kind of told him that it was giving me sinus problems and he was nice enough to go back to his old soap and VOILA! Sinus problems went away.

07-04-2008, 08:09 PM	#15 (permalink)
jillio Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 32,782	Cool! Glad its resolved. BTW...what show are you doing?