Today at work one of me colleagues was talking to me but I had no concentration on what she was saying because there was something on her nose and I was thinking about "how am I supposed to tell her?"
I just don't want her to get embarrassed or uncomfortable. I can simply wait until she goes to restroom and check herself but I just wanted her to know it immediately but I had no idea how not to upset her.
Is there any really polite way to say such thing without being rude?
Is there any really polite way to say such thing without being rude?
Not with words, but with a small gesture. It's my way to handle it when I'm in my office. I usually pick a paper tissue1 and offer it to the person. They understand right away. I've never ever witnessed someone not picking up the clue. They say "thanks" and clean their nose.
FWIW: it also works when someone has another problem, like eye or makeup. But then, I mention it. Just like: "your right/left eye". Or pointing the location on the face on my face.
I guess the situation will be weird anyway, no one likes to be seen like that (problem on their face, or open fly, any awkward situation of this kind..), so being as discreet as possible is a good way to not embarass the person. That's also why I say nothing whenever possible.
1. always a box on my desk or a 6-pack in my pocket.
