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My husband’s aunt has the worst bad breath. How can I help her without hurting her feelings?
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CaymanSunrise asked:
It’s so bad that I have to hold my breath when she comes close because I really get nauseated! (I’m not exaggerating–she really has a problem here!) She’s a really nice and generous lady, but it’s really hard to get closer to her because of this problem. How could I tell her in a way that wouldn’t hurt her feelings or even offend?
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It’s so bad that I have to hold my breath when she comes close because I really get nauseated! (I’m not exaggerating–she really has a problem here!) She’s a really nice and generous lady, but it’s really hard to get closer to her because of this problem. How could I tell her in a way that wouldn’t hurt her feelings or even offend?
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August 13th, 2008 at 9:27 pm
Have a packet of mints handy, have one yourself and offer one to her, hopefully she will accept! Good luck!
August 15th, 2008 at 3:40 am
Say something like…”Hey what kind of toothpaste do you use? I’m looking for something new…I saw they make some with breath strips in them. I thought that was weird…why would they put breath strips in tooth paste? They make some with Crest in them too…why not just use mouthwash afterwards?”
I actually said this to a friend in the same situation (in a casual, nice way) and it worked!
August 16th, 2008 at 12:13 am
Well this is hard but i have two solutions
(A) Tell her the truth just come out straight and say it.
(B) Ask her what kind of toothpaste she uses and offer her a kind with say xtra mint in it and hopefully shell get the hint.
Hope i helped
xoxo
a-cardente
August 18th, 2008 at 12:40 pm
lol, good advice up there, but really only you can decide what to say because only you know how she will react to what.
You can carry polos or chewing gum with you and take some out to eat/chew when she’s around and offer her some! i really don’t know…good luck
August 20th, 2008 at 8:21 am
i would probably tell someone close to me that he or she has a bad breath because i am concerned about their condition and as much as possible i would want to save them from future embarrassment.
most people do not know that they have bad breath right under their nose, and all they can rely to be able to know about it is for someone who will honestly tell them in private of course, and in a manner that is nice and tactful.
bad breath can have a lot causes and it is not only concerned about having a dirty mouth. it can be cause by certain illnesses like stomach illnesses and sinuses.
one key to successfully get rid of bad breath is proper oral care and keeping the mouth well hydrated. seek the help of your dentist if all commonsense measures for bad breath has been taken and still bad breath persists. for more tips on how to beat bad breath visit
August 20th, 2008 at 10:03 am
The idea is to be as discreet as possible yet firm. Here’s an interesting article that should help you out:
Hope it gives you ideas for a cure.