Smelly friend, how to tell them?

There is a friend within my group that frequently smells pretty bad of BO. We know he showers every day, so he either doesn't wash his clothes enough, or doesn't use deodorant.

The rest of the group have all come to the same conclusion but no one is brave enough to say anything, but we have tried bringing up the conversation of what deodorants ect people use to try give him the hint.

I feel that he needs to be told sooner or later for his (and our) sakes! But how can we tell him?!

(I would usually step up to the plate and do it, but this guy had/has a bit of a thing for me so not sure I would be the best person for the job)

There is a friend within my group that frequently smells pretty bad of BO. We know he showers every day, so he either doesn't wash his clothes enough, or doesn't use deodorant.

The rest of the group have all come to the same conclusion but no one is brave enough to say anything, but we have tried bringing up the conversation of what deodorants ect people use to try give him the hint.

I feel that he needs to be told sooner or later for his (and our) sakes! But how can we tell him?!

(I would usually step up to the plate and do it, but this guy had/has a bit of a thing for me so not sure I would be the best person for the job)

(I would usually step up to the plate and do it, but this guy had/has a bit of a thing for me so not sure I would be the best person for the job)

okay, so people are saying I should tell him. How do I go about this?! we live on the same corridor in halls and are quite good friends. Do I just go to his room? or try bring it up at some point that we end up having a one on one chat?

I think the best policy in these situations is just to be honest. Sure, it's embarrassing for everyone involved, but he'll thank you for it in the future!
No point larking about with subliminal messages with deodorants etc. If it were me, I'd rather just be told outright. I'd be hurt, but at least I could go and sort it out!

Just say it tactfully and obviously don't blurt it out in front of everyone, do it in private.

There is a friend within my group that frequently smells pretty bad of BO. We know he showers every day, so he either doesn't wash his clothes enough, or doesn't use deodorant.

The rest of the group have all come to the same conclusion but no one is brave enough to say anything, but we have tried bringing up the conversation of what deodorants ect people use to try give him the hint.

I feel that he needs to be told sooner or later for his (and our) sakes! But how can we tell him?!

(I would usually step up to the plate and do it, but this guy had/has a bit of a thing for me so not sure I would be the best person for the job)

He'd definitely appreciate it, as long as it's done in the correct way.
Please don't go with the 'what's that smell?' approach; be honest.

Try find a time where there aren't too many people around and you happen to be close to him. Then say "You stink today man/dude". You will probably lean away from him while saying that to let him know you really don't like it. But depending on the awkwardness, lean into him after that laughing "honestly!"

If the problem persists after a few days then something like "Do you exercise just before we meet or something, 'cos you don't smell to good again? Maybe, bring some deodorant at least? Talcum powder?"

bad advice.

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