How do we tell our friend that he has really bad body odour?

How do we tell our friend that he has really bad body odour?
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answer:Try a subtle approach…..ask him quietly if he forgot to put on deodorant today. If he doesn’t get the hint, mention it a few days later, say it doesn’t seem like his current deodorant is working for him and he should try switching. Whatever you do, try not to put it on him directly – the deodorant is a great fall guy!
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