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Fragrances and asthma/allergies
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@melissaazgirl - that's a tough one. I hate to put people out, but I am miserable allergy-wise being in a room with people with various fragrances. In a situation like a choir practice, all the worse, as I will gradually lose my voice.
I find in these types of situations it's best to speak to the person in charge of the event/group privately and see if they will make an announcement about fragrances. In today's climate, I'm finding more and more that they are happy to do so.
How have you handled talking to groups to get them to refrain from wearing fragrances?
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@lisalucier Thanks so much for your response. It encourages me to keep asking. I have had some negative experiences when I ask people to ask others in groups to refrain from wearing fragrances or to remove an air freshener in a building. Sometimes they basically say that I am just one person who has complained about it, so there is no need to remove the fragrance or ask people to refrain from wearing them. But, I am encouraged by your response, and it’s always worth asking! I’m also encouraged that I’m not alone in this struggle!