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That is such a hard thing!! There were often teachers that had bad breath when I was in high school and then people in my family. I have never told anyone at all that their breath is bad. There have been times that I have actually had some gum and offered it while I was getting a piece for myself. But in the event that the other person is your elder, I would not say anything because chances are that they know that their breath isnt the best. And when the breath is bad its often the teeth and their might be something wrong with their teeth and I am certain their dentist has talked with them about this.

Offering a mint probably is the best idea. There's no way you can tell that person (even in your sincerest, most polite and caring tone) he/she has a bad breath WITHOUT offending him/her. If you're very close with his/her family, you can probably talk with them and relay your concern for your friend. He/she would feel less offended if it came from his/her family.

tough question I once wanted to say that to my friend , and I couldn't . I offer her a mint gum and she ask me if I am saying her breath is bad , I said oh no lol , I am just about to have one so checking if you would like one also . If the person was older than I am , It all depend on how much I value their friendship and If I do I would just sit them down and tell them because I would know at the end of the day they will be happy I did .

Just be honest with them. You being a true friend and letting them know that they have bad breath will not be as embarassing as some random stranger telling them and them knowing that you never said anything. Some times its just better to be honest with people it may hurt their feelings a little bit but its better than them having their feelings hurt by a complete stranger telling them rather than a friend.

I think the operative word here is friend,,and you should be able to tell a friend anything..because you nor your friend wants others to be rude to them about their breath,,,I surely would hope that my friends would tell me...because that's just nasty and it can be corrected.. tell your friend and anyone else you shouldn't have a problem telling them or staying away from them.....I would much rather know than not know, it could become very embrassing.... Tell her/him, and let them know you are not being rude just their friend,,,,they should really understand and thank you....

Well some of my friends before has a bad breath at first I asked her if she has stomach problems or if she has a broken tooth she can lead to bad breath. I think if you really care someone who is close to you better to be honest than pretending you don't smell anything.

How about offering them a piece of gum or a peppermint? Saying that would be mean. I would just offer them something that would make their breath smell nicer. =)

pull out a mint or piece of gum stick one in your mouth and ask would you like a piece. You have to share right? Hopeful they will take one.

You could offer them a stick of gum or a breath mint. If they refuse, then you can tell them they need it in a tactful way. Even if they are a little bit offended; they'll get over it if they understand that you sincerely care about them.