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It's hard to talk to friends about their personal qualities that yo ave a hard time with. The same applies when you try to tell a friend about their problem with halitosis.
There are two ways to approach a person about a personal problem, a right way and a wrong way. It seems that regrdless of how you say it, there are some people who will always feel hurt and take it to heart. You can however find a way to say it tactfully, and get your friend to understand. You can be successful talking about your friend's halitosis if you take some time to think about how to say it.
As you approach your friend or family member, keep in mind that some things you should never say, even if you are truthful or trying to be direct. If you can put your comments in a thoughtful way, you can stil communicate the truth, but not be hurtful. As you know, "the truth hurts" but that doesn't mean you can't be considerate.
Try to avoid these kinds of statements, which do more harm than good:
- Your breath really stinks!
- Man, you stink.
- Your mouth smells terrible.
- How long ago did you brush your teeth?
- Where'd you learn to brush your teeth?
- Have you brushed your teeth this recently?
These kinds of statements, while they may be direct ways to ask the question, can really be painful to hear and do not come across as helpful. Most people are highly aware of their own physical flaws, and are concerned about what others think of them. A very basic question could be taken to be a personal attack, or seem mean depending on how it is presented. Always be extremely tactful when talking about someone's personal habits.
Here is a sample conversation you can use to let someone know they have a probelm with halitosis:
- Hey, do you have a minute to talk? (Give them time to respond, with a “yes” “no” or “what?”)
- In the past, did you ever have trouble with halitosis? (again, let them respond. They might want to know what halitosis is or just answer “yes” or “no”).
Once you bring up the subject, you can talk to them aout it in a few different ways. They may already be aware of their halitosis problem, and be willing to talk about it, which of course would make things very easy. If your friend does not know what halitosis is, they maybe willing to hear more aout it, and that's a good way to start the conversation. In some cases though, they may completely refuse to discuss the subject, or seem disinterested. In this case, it's better that you wait for another time, unless they are suffering from a physical condition such as mouth pain or a severe dental problem.
Sometimes a good way to open the door is to describe halitosis as a definite medical condition. This takes the pressue off a person who might be embarassed that's its the result of their personal hygiene. it can be a relief to know that it is something treatable medically, and that your friend does not have to feel lik ehtere's no way to correct the halitosis or bad breath problem. It is true that halitosis can be addressed medically in some cases, and your friend may like to hear that they can discuss it with their dentist.
After your friend realizes that this is a type of medical issue, you might also point out that a dentist can help individuals treat the problem at home, without expensive medicatoins or office visits. You then have an opportunity to talk about some of the home cures and remedies which you know of and can recommend.
Try to build rapport by confiding how it can be a pain sometimes to do all the specific things needed to ensure dental health, such as regular flossing, which most people don't like to do anyway. This give syou a chance to alsomention that flossing can help cure severe bad breath which is known as halitosis. Learn how to be tactful and careful when you bring up a sensitive subject with your friend or family memebrs, and chances are you can offer them help that they can benefit from.
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