When there is somebody nearby with offensive odor wat do u do? Im not in a position to walk away but everytime this person yawns I turn away to not smell the foul. Yick. Is there a polite way to get this person to put in a breath mint or something?
2007-01-17 07:51:39 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Yes terry dear im pretty sure its not me i raised my armpits checked my breath and everything lol
2007-01-17 08:04:47 · update #1
put some listerine and breath mints on their desk when they step away or before they arrive at work or when they go to lunch.
2007-01-17 07:54:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seriously, chew gum, eat breath fresheners, etc. and make a point of offering one to the other party every time. It's the easiest way to deal with the situation.
If you're okay with it (you know the person well), you may want to mention something to them - gently, and privately. Don't bring it up in front of others - it will only embarrass them.
Try to be as sensitve as you can. Sometimes people suffer from a medical condition that can cause bad breath (it's not poor hygiene).
If you're uncomfortable with addressing them directly, mention it to your HR director, and let them handle the situation.
2007-01-17 16:17:21 · answer #2 · answered by sylvia 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Offer them a mint or gum when you are getting one for yourself...contrive the situation. You may also want to casually ask what they had for lunch or breakfast since you think u can smell it. This would most likely make them self conscious enough to remember to take care of it more often. It all depends on how good of friends or acquaintance you are with this person to broach the topic. Good luck...
2007-01-17 16:02:25 · answer #3 · answered by Steph 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can't play mouth basketball with breath mints, when this person leaves to go to the bathroom or something put a package or two of breath mints on their desk.
2007-01-17 16:10:13 · answer #4 · answered by ~dreamvette~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have some mint chewing gum or something on you, just open the pack and eat one and offer one to each of them around you that way, even that guy gets one and he can eat it and you can be relieved . Good luck
2007-01-17 15:55:13 · answer #5 · answered by SP 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Simply put one in your mouth and offer them one. Gum works well also. No feelings hurt but just being generous.
2007-01-17 15:55:32 · answer #6 · answered by rose v 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When you exchange gifts with co workers... Make her a basket full of hygiene stuff!!!!
2007-01-17 15:55:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
offer him a mint if you here him say man i am hungry
2007-01-17 16:00:21 · answer #8 · answered by Kyler T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think the easiest way is to just tell them they smell
2007-01-17 15:55:36 · answer #9 · answered by Broadway 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure its not you your smelling?
2007-01-17 15:56:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋