how can i tell a friend without offending her that she has badbreath? Please help...?

Question

She is a sweet friend, we`ve been friends for years now but somehow i have no guts to tell her that she has bad breath, am afraid i might offended her... How can i tell her?

Answer 1

buy some toothpaste and a tooth brush say they were on offer bogof or something similar and then ask her if she wants them
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Answer 2

How can you tell your friend that she has bad breath? I once had the same problem not with a friend but, with a close relative, who was the nicest person you would want to meet in your lifetime. The only problem she had was her breath, I had to turn slightly away when she started a conversation, so one day I decided to tell her about her problem but, very subtle as not to offend her I started to tell her that if I ask her if I had bad breath would she tell me, and she said she would. I ask her if ever she had bad breath would she be offended if I told her, she said no, that she would be very grateful to me for it. So I said that today she really did have it, and we have been not relatives but best friends because of being truthful.There are ways to tell someone about a problem they may have just find the right moment to say it.

Answer 3

I once carried breath mints around and offered a co-worker one every time we were around each other. She laughingly said one day "Are you trying to tell me something?" And, I laughingly said "Yep". Then we talked about it. We had worked together for years and she wasn't aware of it. She wished I had just come out and told her long before then. But, like you, I didn't want to hurt her feelings.

Another approach you might try...and this works, too...is sometime when it's just the two of you and you're talking and sharing time together...you might go into it by telling her how much you value her as a friend and that you want to mention something to her because you are such close friends...then mention it to her and go on to tell her that sometimes it may indicate there is an underlying medical or dental problem. Keep assuring her of your love for her as a dear friend and you want her to always feel she can come to you about anything and that you'll always take it as coming from a heart of love from a dear friend...and that you'll appreciate it and value her more as the dearest and closest kind of friend.

Bad breath can be an indication of teeth not brushed well, the tongue itself not being brushed (and you wouldn't believe the number of people that don't do that and have never heard of that), something they ate - even the day before - onions, garlic, etc. A lot of people don't use mouth wash either.

If she asks how come you don't have bad breath, you can say I'm not sure...I brush my teeth and tongue, floss my teeth, use mouthwash and kinda watch to not eat onions and things like that when I'm going to be close up. (This may clue her in on something she's not doing.) Also, if she's doing all that it really can be a symptom of a medical/dental condition that is underlying. Good luck. And, she's lucky to have such a good friend in you.

Answer 4

Carry some fun gum etc... fruit flavors, etc. and whenever she is around say... "Hey try some of this it is great!" Or a mint. Whatever. After a while she may ask why you are always offering her some. You can say - Oh I just always worry about MY Breath and I guess I am just obsessed with fresh breath. Isn't this great!" Maybe she will get the hint and you wont have to tell her about it at all. Also it will let her know that fresh breath is important to you and she may become more consious of her own breath.

Kathy

Answer 5

If she is a secure and confident person, she will want to know and appreciate you telling her about it. But...... if not, time for plan B.

This will take a little effort on your part. If she is an insecure person like me it will offend her, just as it did me when I was told I had bad breath.
Carry extra breathmints, gum, listerine breath strips etc. in your purse. Use them often yourself and casually offer her a piece. 9 times out of 10 she will accept the mint, gum, etc. and voila, breath problem solved. (for the time being anyway)

Answer 6

If she is your friend, you should be able to tell her anything. But, I would make sure to tell her is a discreet, private way. Don't tell her in front of other people because that is just embarassing. Instead, I suggest that just one day when you are talking together, and she laughs, just mention something like 'Hey, um, would you like a tic tac? Your breath doesn't smell too good.' Trust me, I know that I would apprecriate it if my friend told me. I mean, how mortifying would it be to talk to someone you don't know with bad breath! AHHH!

Well, I hope that I was of some help. Good Luck! Just remember: She is your friend, and as long as you tell her with good intentions, it will be fine. ~

Answer 7

REGIE! What kind of friend are you being?? every one that you know talks about her halaptosis behind her back, you have to help. Forget about whether it offends her.. get her a tooth brush, some toothpaste, some floss, a pack of gum , some chicklets, breath mints, breath spray, whatever ,, make a gift bag and give it to her.. Be sweat but be forward, and be a friend .. Go help her sugar...

Answer 8

wow! loadsa answers-well mints don't work for long so thats bollocks but there is special mouth wash that kills bacteria-Listerine is good-burns though! Just say "I really don't want u to be offended but i had bad breathe once and someone told me to use listerine and I don't get it anymore-I was scared to tell you so I even asked on Yahoo answers how to ask you and I thought I should just say" ..it's not your fault...anyway bet loads of people think it too and you will be doing her a favour-more dates and better jobs and more friends!!!

Answer 9

I did tell a friend once and she was extremely offended. I suggest something more subtle like gum or a mint. Also, back away from her face when she talks so you dont have to smell it so much. I dont like people up in my face just for that reason.

Answer 10

Begin to carry mints with you. Offer them to her often. Not being obnoxious, just take out the mints, open them, pop one in your mouth and hand her one. If she says something about is my breath bad... smile and just shake your head yes, be sure to smile nicely not sarcastically. Hopefully you are good enough friends she will not be offended by this.