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Eric, 26, Orlando, Fla.
Say thanks, but no thanks. The bad hygiene thing will always be at the back of your mind (or the front) in every romantic situation. |
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Tammy, 34, Raleigh, N.C.
Run for the hills! |
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Josh, 25, North Wales, Pa.
I can't deal with bad hygiene. |
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Monica, 27, Orlando, Fla.
Hygiene is very important to me so I probably wouldn't go for it. I don't care how fine they are. Although I might make an exception for The Rock! |
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Alex, 31, Washington, D.C.
Tough it out for the first-date hour, then move on. There are plenty of other fish in the sea, and having the time/pride/health to take care of yourself is way to basic to compromise on. |
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Wendy, 35, Lawrence, Kan.
Move on. |
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Kathryn, 34, Northville, Mich.
Well, if suggesting cologne, gum or mints don't work, wait until you can email them and then just tell them straight up. If I noticed it, I probably wasn't the first and won't be the last. It will be a plus for them in the long run! |
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Tim, 41, Springtown, Texas
I usually steer clear of informing people about a hygiene problem and accept their current condition because that is what it is most of the time, a current condition. Everyone has bad days. If it obviously repeats, then there is a call for some action. I might take out a breath mint for myself and give one to them or I will clean up and ask them to clean up at the same time. I refrain from telling them directly to do something about it or else. |
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Sylvia, 37, Kingsville, Texas
I recently went on a date with a man who had a hygiene problem. Remember, first impressions. I've always taken care of myself so I've decided not to consider dating him because of his body odor. I love a man who has enough pride and respect in himself to take care of himself. |
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Brocke, 54, Lakeland, Mo.
If it were body odor, I would take her to the beach or on swimming dates. If the problem were bad breath, we would eat Italian with plenty of onions and garlic. I kind of like to live my life the country way -- I have little sayings that remind me how to act. Most of them are just common sense, "Cowboy Philosophy." If you get along with her you can and need to say something to her, but be diplomatic. My Cowboy Philosophy is "Always be a little kinder than called for, but don't take too much guff." Now, if you don't get along with her, you can and need to say something, after all you probably won't see her again, and you would be doing the next person they meet a favor! Cowboy Philosophy in this instance is, "Speak your mind, but ride a fast horse" |
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Michael, 37, Lockport, N.Y.
If I like them, I would give them a second chance, as it might have been just a fluke or a bad day. If they show up the second time with the same problem, that's it -- move on to someone else. |
