How do you deal with people who have bad breathe or body odor?
By eljayo
@eljayo (1105)
Philippines
March 15, 2012 1:27am CST
Hi guys!Problems in your mouth may result to having bad breathe. I believe we have encountered a lot of these people and at times we too are guilty of it.But the question is how do you deal with people who have bad breathe?Do you tell them frankly or do you do ways to minimize their bad breathor you just avoid talking to them?. Honestly, its hard for me to tell a person that his/her breathe stinks.What I usually do is offer soem candies or mints which I always have inside my bag, in case I need it too. With that I can help them reduce the bad odor. But what about body odor such as bad smelling sweat especially in the underarm? That I do not know what to do. I am really sensitive when it comes to bad odor and when it comes to armpit smell I cannot stand it ,it will make my head ache and I'd rather cover my nose than die of the smell and this usually happens in a public transportation vehicles. I am very conscious with my own odor that is why I really try to do things so that I won't have one.Its really hard to tell a person frankly that he has body odor especially if you are not close and even with friends it may not be that easy but I guess telling them will help them do some remedies for it.Although my feet really seat easily especially when I am wearing close shoes, I really try to smell it if I take it off to see if I have to wash my feet especially if I am at a friend's house. Well, How do you really deal with people who body odor?
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8 responses
@befrindwithme26 (5805)
• Philippines
17 Mar 12
For me, i avoid it. i feel that something bad around in my area so i have to sty away with and not talk.
I know i have also knows that even i am around with i feel wew what a bad smell.
@TrvlArrngr (4045)
• United States
16 Mar 12
The short term remedy is to breathe through your mouth so you don't smell it anymore - then get away from the person.
@Dhongda (41)
•
16 Mar 12
I will just simply won't go closer to them. The worse case is when we are at the same tight space like elevator. It's really terrible. I will just hold my breathe.
I think they can remove their bad odor if they are using deodorant everyday. They also have to check on their food because several types of food also caused bad smell in our body.
@francnubz (14)
• Philippines
16 Mar 12
It's really hard to suffer for people with bad hygiene or neglect and for being inconsiderate. But you can't really tell them up front without humiliating them or hurting their feelings. Personally, i really get annoyed, but I don't have a choice but to wait for the smell to diminish. I cover my nose and hope that people around me completely sniffed the bad odor (as if that would really happen).
@craziestqueenever (1819)
• Philippines
15 Mar 12
This is such an awkward moment to confront someone. I don't want to offend other people because of their body odor or bad breathe,except for my brother. If someone smells bad, I just try not to smell those odor. I think that person knows that he do have an aching scent.
@success1625 (533)
• Trinidad And Tobago
15 Mar 12
Well I always say it's not what you say but rather how you say it.
It's definitely a hard thing to tell someone they've bad odour. So truthfully if it's a friend or family member I use tact, gently pull them aside, and very nicely let them know about the issue. I rather I do it than some stranger or accquaintance who might quciker talk, snicker or laugh behind their back about it.
True friends and family tell the truth,no matter how hurtful it might be to hear at that point in time.
If it's a stranger I keep my distance. If I don't know you I can't and therefore won't address the matter.
