Personal hygiene is always a difficult topic. Despite the fact that all bodies are gross when they don't touch soap and water for extended periods of time, broaching this with individuals who don't seem to be aware of that can be a difficult thing to do tactfully. It's important for people to know, but shame is not always the best way forward.
This is not the route that one woman decided to go down when talking to her sister. When the teenager started complaining that she would be more popular and have more romantic interest if she was prettier, she retaliated by insisting that she could have those things if she put more effort into her appearance. This caused offense, and Redditors weren't sure whether the situation had been handled the right way. Being that age can be a sensitive time for self-esteem, and it is vital to tread carefully with it.
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