[CobaltBlue]

I used to work for a law firm that represented the local taxicab driver's union. Whenever one of the Middle Eastern guys came to visit, the secretary would open all the windows, and after they left, she'd spray room freshener all over the office and in the outer hallway, cursing.

I don't have to tell you what she called them.

The funny thing was, she's the most liberal, PC person you'd ever meet, but she just hated these guys.

There were also Africans, Indians and Sikhs - she did NOT react like that to these other nationalities.

It's true, they did not use deodorant. On the other hand, I love Middle Eastern food, and frequently shop at Middle Eastern markets and dine at local Middle Eastern restaurants, and have not noticed any foul odors in these establishments, myself. So I think it's probably cultural - once they have been here for a while, someone tells them that in the US, it's customary to use deodorant.

And I have smelled some pretty ripe rednecks in my life. If you do physical labor, you will sweat.

[Jimmyclyde]

There is a 7-11 down the street from were I live. It is run by Middle Eastern men. In the winter they crank up the heat to 90. That, combined with their lack of hygiene, makes the stank in that store enough to gag a maggot.

I hold my breath when I go in to get the papers, throw the dollar on the counter and walk bristly out.

I got a feeling they have declared a jihad on soap. NASTY!!