By: Genevieve Tallamount

Genevieve Tallamount — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 14:54:07 +0000

With all the alleged research available by product pushers, it seems to be apparent that people with bad breath have a disease. Maybe, after your senses are offended, coworkers should think about their coworker. Do you really think a person with chronic bad breath doesn’t already know it? Really? Is that how people with diseases are treated? If you can’t propose a solution, or a work-around for them, please don’t “pull them to the side.” That is for your benefit, not theirs. It will only make the sufferer more paranoid.
aSome work-arounds include letting the person know you are coming to talk with them before you do–perhaps by email. This will give the sufferer a chance to perform a superficial remedy, either chew a fresh piece of gum, take a quick trip to the restroom for a rinse, etc. If the office air is affected, try placing an odor eliminator machine in the office. They are not expensive. and are available at Wal-Mart.

You might even approach the subject with the sufferer in a friendly gathering, amidst other topics, suggesting what a “friend” has done to minimize her bad breath, empathizing with the social effects your friend has suffered, refer them to the web for a search on “treating bad breath,”etc. Finally, if the chronic sufferer has any breakthroughs, find a way to mention that you have noticed a change. If you are one of those rude coworkers sufferers fear, something as simple as, “the air is nice in here today,” will suffice. That can confirm that whatever treatment they have undergone is working, even if it is temporary.

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By: Genevieve Tallamount