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by AndaleTheGreat on March 10th, 2009
turn your head :)
by Angel of Music on March 10th, 2009
It's always difficult to approach someone with such a sensitive issue. I'd ask to speak privately with him/her and tell them.
Bad breath can be a result of a lot of different problems. Here is a quote from http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_body/take_care/halitosis.html:
"Bad breath is caused by odor-producing bacteria that grow in the mouth. When you don't brush and floss regularly, bacteria accumulate on the bits of food left in your mouth and between your teeth. The sulfur compounds released by these bacteria make your breath smell.
Certain foods, especially ones like garlic and onions that contain pungent oils, can contribute to bad breath because the oils are carried to your lungs and out through your mouth. Smoking is also a major cause of bad breath."
Go to this website for help and tips. Then offer these tips to the one with bad breath.
by urk on March 10th, 2009
I put a piece of gum in my mouth and then offer them one. If they decline I insist by raising my left eyebrow and nodding.
by JanZizka on March 10th, 2009
If by physically close but not really known to me, offer a mint or some gum.
If by close you mean friend, family, etc., they know me well enough to not be offended when I'm rather blunt about it. "Didn't stand too close to our toothbrush this morning, did we?"
by Rocket on March 10th, 2009
Give them a mint or some gum
by 1423dddddkil on March 10th, 2009
Give them gum. If they don't get the subtle hint I usually tell them.
by -NUNYA-- on April 18th, 2009
Start backing up +5
by Little Miss Dangerous on March 10th, 2009
Move away from them...
by Bakebyday still baking.. on March 10th, 2009
I would tell them. Because they may not realize it.
by JPJPJP on March 10th, 2009
Tell them!!
by niki210 on March 10th, 2009
lol take a step back or hold my breath
by catsmeow94 on March 10th, 2009
hold my breath and hope God smites me so i dont have to live through that
by burtnick on March 10th, 2009
Depends on who I'm dealing with. A closer friend or family member, I lightly tease them, so they know without creating an awkward situation. An acquaintance or stranger, I just discreetly move away a bit. Or hold my breath.
by matt on March 10th, 2009
Direct Quote---
"A Tic-Tac wouldn't kill ya!"
by RiverRat on March 10th, 2009
I suggest they might want to get a new "check valve". When they say why, I say because the one between your asshole and your mouth is hung open.
by Gene H on March 10th, 2009
I usually try to back away a little. I don't tell them. They've got enough on their plate, obviously.
by tuvw on March 10th, 2009
I tell them.
by Twisted Taco on April 18th, 2009
Stand far away from them
by Im BACK on April 18th, 2009
I wouldn't tell them that have bad breath. That's kind of rude. I would offer the person some gum or mints. I will keep on insisting until the person finally gives in and take a gum/mint.
by Jadey - Vive la difference on April 18th, 2009
Somebody close to me - like my sister or boyfriend - I would tell them. Otherwise, I would do the old mint/gum trick and hope they catch on!
by buttman on April 18th, 2009
If it is someone close to me I'd ask him: "Is that your
breath? Or you just farted?"
by guesswho on March 10th, 2009
back away, if this isn't subtle enough then it's gum and mints next, if it's a friend then I tell them.
by daisychain on April 18th, 2009
There isn't much you can do when it is your consultant opthalmologist and their face is right opposite yours as they stare into your eyeballs and breathe into your nose! I am seeing mine on monday and am dreading his oniony fart breath more than all the nasty stinging drops and lenses pressing directly onto my eyeballs!
But if it is a friend or loved one you can just keep offering them mints or chewing gum or have a conversation about dentists, lead onto gum troubles and then go for broke.
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