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A New Jersey bakery has an unusual request for its customers: Please use the drive-thru if you’re wearing a strong scent. A from Century Bakery in Bridgeton, New Jersey, went viral earlier this month after it made the drive-thru ask to its perfume-wearing customers, citing the well-being of its employees. “Several cashiers in our bakery suffer from asthma, and this time of year can be particularly challenging for them due to the high pollen count,” the bakery wrote in the post.
The addition of strong fragrances can make it even more difficult for them to breathe, as their airways are already irritated.” “Please note that these fragrances tend to linger in the building even after you leave, which can lead to coughing and discomfort for our team members,” the post continued. “While they are attentive to their health by covering their coughs and maintaining hygiene, we appreciate your understanding in keeping comments regarding coughing to yourselves if you choose to enter the building wearing heavy scents.
” Century Bakery clarified in a statement to TODAY.com that it did make a public Facebook post about their request, but that it was not a policy of the bakery. “It’s just an encouragement to be aware of those around you,” the bakery said.
“No customers will be turned away if they come inside wearing scents.” Facebook users were divided over the request in the comments of the post, with most lauding the move: However, some others were confused by or against the bakery’s move, with one person asking: “How can you tell people what they can smell like? This is outrageous.” Anna Kaplan is a news and trending reporter for TODAY.
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