What should be said to a co-worker who has REALLY bad breath because he eats a lot of garlic?

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Jerry asked:

We work in a small office and are dealing with customers face to face daily. I mean, the smell of garlic is really overpowering. It was funny the first day, but this person apparently eats a lot of garlic every day.

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9 thoughts on “What should be said to a co-worker who has REALLY bad breath because he eats a lot of garlic?”

  1. clint eastwood said it best, in dirty harry, ‘your mouthwash just aint cuttin it!

  4. Plan A: Offer mints and/or gum. Altoids are strongest I believe. Have a friend in the office or two offer the person mints and gum as well.

    Plan B: Have a conversation with another coworker about bad breath remedies within earshot of the stinky person. Don’t mention the gulty person but speak in general about how certain foods like garlic are the worst for bad breath and that brushing your tongue and things like that help clear up bad breath.

    Plan C: If all else fails, casually offer stinky a mint one day and say “You need a mint – your breath is kickin'” Say it like it’s no big deal and don’t say it too loud. He or she is sure to get the clue.

  7. If it occurs everyday, then make a habit of engaging this person in conversation, and nonchalantly pop a piece of gum in your mouth each time they turn to talk to you. Then offer them a piece. After a few days of this, hopefully they will take the KIND hint. You don’t want to be insulting or hurtful, right? (Do unto others as you would have done unto you)

  8. nothing should be said by you, tell your boss or human resources. They get paid to deal with things like this, it is not your place to say anything

  9. people usually do not that they have bad breath right under their nose. it is their time to rely on the honesty, kindness and concern of friend or someone close to them.

    they say that to be a friend is to be one. i think that it is best that you tell your colleague ahead of time so as embarrassment. tell him in private and in a tactful manner, saying your concern about his health that might be indicated by bad breath. you can also recommend him to see the dentist to seek professional help.

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