How To Tell Someone They've Got Bad Breath

  • May 4, 2010
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If someone has bad breath, you owe it to them to gently and tactfully let them know.

You Will Need

  • Manners
  • Mints
  • An e-mail account
  • A sprig of mint
  • A cinnamon stick
  • Lemon wedge
  • Toothbrush (optional)
  • Mouthwash (optional)
  • Dental floss (optional)
How To Tell Someone They've Got Bad Breath: Watch your manners

Step 1: Watch your manners

Watch your manners and don’t address the offender in public or tease them when you broach the subject.

How To Tell Someone They've Got Bad Breath: Offer a mint

Step 2: Offer a mint

Offer them a mint without commenting. Pretend to have no idea if they ask your reasons.

How To Tell Someone They've Got Bad Breath: Send an e-mail

Step 3: Send an e-mail

Type "bad breath e-mail into a search, and find a web site that will send an anonymous bad breath form e-mail for you. Many web sites provide form e-mails that clearly, politely get the point across.

Send a whole toothbrush, mouthwash, and floss kit to the person anonymously.

How To Tell Someone They've Got Bad Breath: Soften the blow

Step 4: Soften the blow

Ask the person if your breath smells, as this can sometimes get them thinking about their own without being embarrassed publicly.

How To Tell Someone They've Got Bad Breath: Broach discretely

Step 5: Broach discretely

Broach the subject discretely and in private. Begin the conversation by saying, “I’ve noticed you have a problem I used to have.” Even if you didn’t have a problem, saying that you did will make it seem like you aren’t criticizing and really want to help.

How To Tell Someone They've Got Bad Breath: Suggest drinking or eating

Step 6: Suggest drinking or eating

Suggest that the person drink or eat something to cut or change the odor – a sprig of mint, cinnamon stick, or a lemon wedge release oils that help neutralize offensive breath.

Did you know? Bad breath is more common among dieters and people skipping meals.

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doglove

just say, your breath smells terrible!!!! why dont you start brushing ur teeth, smelly!

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