Many Koreans are said to not have the glands that would require them to wear deodorant. Others say that the glands are smaller or cause a lot less odor. Whatever the case, most Koreans just don't wear deodorant.
I have noticed a funny smell in the hallways after a crowd of students have been there. This same smell is in taxi cabs at the end of the day. Last weekend while hiking, I noticed that almost ever Korean we passed had this same heavy aroma coming off of them. It is a universal smell... and not one I find attractive.
Koreans really should wear deodorant and work to maintain their hygiene a bit more. I am normally unable to smell subtle aromas due to a serious sinus infection I experienced junior year of high school. So for me to detect it means that it is not subtle.
Wow!
ReplyDeletePuts a whole new meaning of thinking of a gym locker room, or when kids come in the house after playing hard outside and pull their shoes and socks off. :)