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  1. The OP asks:
  2. Pregnant coworker (PC) in front of OP refused to change desks when her department was relocated to the back
  3. PC asked OP to stop wearing cologne due to its smell. And if OP didn't comply, she PC wouldn't change desks
  4. Despite the OP's efforts to find a solution, including offering assistance to move PC's belongings, she refused to move. So OP continued to use cologne
  5. OP would be more inclined to accommodate if asked by the other pregnant woman
  6. It's inconsiderate to use strong scents in shared spaces
  7. Personal grooming choices are acceptable unless it involves an excessive amount
  8. The OP could have been more gracious by going without cologne
  9. Commenter supports the OP because they tried to find a solution, including offering to help move the coworker's belongings
  10. Both parties are at fault
  11. The coworker rude and unadaptable
  12. Strong cologne or perfumes in office settings should be banned due to potential allergies and sensitivities among coworkers.
  13. The coworker's demands were unreasonable

Reddit User Faces Off With Pregnant Co-Worker Over Cologne Choice

Dealing with tough coworkers at work can be like facing a tricky puzzle. Sometimes, people in the office make things a bit harder, whether it's their way of doing things, their personalities, or just clashes that make teamwork tough. This Redditor (OP) also had to deal with a tough pregnant coworker (PC). The source of contention? The OP's cologne.
The OP shared on the r/AmItheA**hole subreddit that their pregnant coworker had a strong aversion to the OP's cologne, so she asked them to stop using it. But the OP refused. They said, "To be honest if the other pregnant woman had asked me, I would have stopped, or at least carried it with me so when clients came I could use it, but this woman was rude and ate smelly breakfasts at her desk."
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Pregnant coworker (PC) in front of OP refused to change desks when her department was relocated to the back

Pregnant coworker in front of OP refused to change desks when her department was relocated to the back Source: Werty_Rebooted
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PC asked OP to stop wearing cologne due to its smell. And if OP didn't comply, she PC wouldn't change desks

PC asked OP to stop wearing cologne due to its smell Source: Werty_Rebooted
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Despite the OP's efforts to find a solution, including offering assistance to move PC's belongings, she refused to move. So OP continued to use cologne

Despite the OP's efforts to find a solution, she refused to move Source: Werty_Rebooted
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OP would be more inclined to accommodate if asked by the other pregnant woman

OP would be more inclined to accommodate if asked by the other pregnant woman Source: Werty_Rebooted
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It's inconsiderate to use strong scents in shared spaces

It's inconsiderate to use strong scents in shared spaces Source: Reddit User
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Personal grooming choices are acceptable unless it involves an excessive amount

Personal grooming choices are acceptable unless it involves an excessive amount Source: sudo999
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The OP could have been more gracious by going without cologne

The OP could have been more gracious by going without cologne Source: bibliobitch
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Commenter supports the OP because they tried to find a solution, including offering to help move the coworker's belongings

Commenter supports the OP Source: Kimbahlee34
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Both parties are at fault

Both parties are at fault Source: Reddit User
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The coworker rude and unadaptable

The coworker rude and unadaptable Source: Reddit User
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Strong cologne or perfumes in office settings should be banned due to potential allergies and sensitivities among coworkers.

Strong cologne or perfumes in office settings should be banned Source: AussieBird82
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The coworker's demands were unreasonable

The coworker's demands were unreasonable Source: Reddit User
Have you ever found yourself in a workplace clash over personal preferences? Share your thoughts on handling disagreements with coworkers, especially when it comes to matters like cologne choices.
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