(in a manner that he/she would not get insulted)
2006-11-09 14:53:40 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Ask them if they want a tic-tac
2006-11-09 14:55:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
I would talk about oral hygiene, and mention that it's important to brush after each meal to keep the breath fresh, excuse yourself to brush, and come back saying something about how you had an issue with bad breath, and you were lucky that a friend mentioned it. and this is the best way to avoid it. Let her know gently, that she has a small oral hygiene issue, and that she probably was not aware of it, but as a friend she had to be told. Tell her you'd be happy to offer advise on what worked for you. Also mention that she might be turning off potential suitors/friends as it makes people uncomfortable, and remind her what a lovely person she is and that you want her to shine at her very best!
2006-11-13 14:35:04 · answer #2 · answered by yogarani108 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always carry gum in my purse for just that reason. For myself, because I know it can happen. But also for friends, been there, done that!
What I do is take the gum out and take a piece myself, then offer it to the bad breath friend, saying "here have some" they usually take it, if they don't? I say "NO, here, you really need it, your breath is kicking". They don't take offense at all.
It is a "close" friend! You probably have more serious conversations than bad breath!
2006-11-09 15:22:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anna M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First you should say to them that haven't we know each other for such a long time and can't we tell each other anything?
Then say well there is something I want to say to you but I don't want you to take it wrong nor get offended.
Say also but I know that others talks about you and this problem that I want to discuss with you, but that just goes to show that the others aren't your friend , mainly because they are talking behind your back.
But I am your friend and I don't want you to be in this situation that leaves others talking about you.
Then say to them there is no easy way to say this but to just come straight to the point..
Then say my dear close friend I love you and all but on a scale from 1 to 10 your breath is always bumping at 1.
Say I've wanted to tell you for sometime but I didn't know exactly how you would take it and I truly didn't want to hurt your feelings or have you think that I was trying to make fun of you.
2006-11-09 15:46:09 · answer #4 · answered by JOSEPH M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do it when its just the two of you around and wait for the right timing, crack a joke about it...make a joke of your own breath to lighten it up then offer an altoid and tell them they can just keep the tin, you have a spare at home. Trust me, they'll appreciate it cause it sucks walking around with bad breath and having no clue how many other people you've been offending.
2006-11-09 15:05:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A friend tells a friend something like that, and they should know it is meant without criticism. You are just trying to help them. You ask how.....just tell them their breath kind of smells a little. To put it mildly. My roommate has been in this situation many times and there has never been offense taken. They might be a little taken a-back at first but will thank you forever for sparing them further embarrassment. Just tell them. Don't pussyfoot around. A friend just has to sometimes be plainly honest to a friend, no way around it.
2006-11-09 15:09:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The next time your near your friend ask "Did you happen to have a meal today with garlic in it?" Say in a nice way though. If he or she ask's why. Reply " Just wondering, when you speak i can smell it."
Maybe your friend might ask if you have a stick of gum.
Or you can offer a new candy or gum you just bought and you want to know what they think of it.
But if you've know your friend for years it should not be a problem to come straight out with it. You would be doing your friend a favor. Its not just you he or she is around all the time.
Take care.
2006-11-09 15:12:56 · answer #7 · answered by X-Woman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest that you don't tell her that she has a bad breath but instead offer her a tic-tac/mint/gum or something else that would get rid of the bad breath.
2006-11-09 19:25:42 · answer #8 · answered by undir 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well they will probably get insulted anyways- just by the nature of the problem, but hopefully they will take it in stride. Just carry breath mints with you and when you are with them ask them if they want one..if they say no then say in a stronger but playful tone of voice.."I said would you like a breath mint!" they should get the hint- it would not be amiss if you partook of one yourself just out of good sportsmanship :o)
2006-11-09 14:57:38 · answer #9 · answered by dances with cats 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is your friend on medications and if so the chemicals can change a persons metabolism. Maybe their mouth gets dry or has a constant metal taste...Carry gum alot with you and hand him a piece, take mints in your pocket and offer one while you eat one. I am sure they are aware of it and are always embarrassed. .
2016-05-22 01:55:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he/she is REALLY your close friend, you can directly tell him or her that he/she has a bad breath. Advise him/her to brush after every meal and if the smell remains, ask to visit a dentist. A true close friend should not take it as an offense.
If you're not sure how close is your friend, offer a mouth freshener.
2006-11-09 15:00:26 · answer #11 · answered by Inquirer 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋