elsie22 asked:
I work pretty closely with this person due to projects & such. I am tired of buying gum and mints to offer to this person, and half the time they refuse anyway. it’s so bad I constantly have my hand infront of my face or look down when they say something. I don’t want to embarrass them so how can I say ‘your breath is rannnnkkk’ is a nice way????
the easiest and safest way is let your boss handle it. if you say something they could turn you in for harrashment.
eww..I’m always working around people with bad hygiene problems..the best thing to do is kind of hint to them that their breath smells. and if that doesn’t work go behind their back and schedule an appointment!!!
depending on badly it has gotten there are several ways you can handle this.
one is going to HR and having one of them talk to this person for you.
also you can just be very straight forward and honest and in just a political correct way say, ” am sorry but your breath is a bit rash, would you terribly mind having some mints, to ease the smell”.
if they refuse, then explain to the person that the breath makes it terribly hard for you to be able to consintrated on your work and you feel awful but feel like it will jeoraphy your ability to work with them in the present or future.
if they dont take this too kindly or become jerks about it, tell your supervisor.
you dont need to take that abuse from anyone.
put a bottle of mouth wash on their desk when they are away from it and they may get the message. And if they ask who did it deny deny deny! lol