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-Noma
I would ask my friend if she wanted a mint or a piece of chewing gum. I may even ask her if she had eaten any garlic last night, even if I know that she didn't. If she declines then I would say I think it would best that you eat a mint or a piece of gum anyway. It is quite a sensitive subject to broach. Honesty and subtlety is the answer.
-Helen
There's no way around it, if someone's breath reeks tell them outright, especially if it's friends or family. It may be better coming from you than a stranger.
-Ianthe
I would tell someone they had a smelly breath by offering them a minty gum and asking them if they forgot to do something this morning.
-Des
I would say, "You know that the food we eat sometimes affects our breath. I also sometimes have that problem and I think you also have the same problem but you can sort it out."
-Noluvuyo
I would offer the person a gum every time we are in company and then explain the benefits of it. I would say that this particular gum is the only one that gives me the confidence of not having to worry about bad breath.
- Desiree
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