Unless you seriously loathe someone, telling a person that they have bad breath is quite discomforting. Not saying anything at all means suffering in silence.  Society Magazine’s Doreen Umutesi hit the streets to find out what they would do.

If my co- worker had bad breath, I would try to tell them indirectly. For instance if it’s a bad body odour, I would tell them that they smell like smoke and advise them to apply some fragrance.Desire Ngamije, Manager at Meze FreshWould you tell your co-worker that they have bad breathUnless you seriously loathe someone, telling a person that they have bad breath is quite discomforting. Not saying anything at all means suffering in silence.  Society Magazine’s Doreen Umutesi hit the streets to find out what they would do.  I would try to talk to my co-worker in a friendly manner and advise them to either change the toothpaste they use or if it’s a bad body odour to use a better deodorant or lotion. At times bad breath could be a result of using bad products. Joseph Mugabo, resident of NyamiramboTelling a co-worker that they have bad breath is better than them hearing it from other people. For instance gossiping about it is unfair compared to sincerely talking to them about the problem. So I would tell my co- worker that they have bad breath but in a decent manner. Faith Uwase,waitress at  Meze Fresh I would not have a problem telling my co-worker that they have bad breath. I believe that if we work together, we have built a relationship where we can openly talk about anything. Evariste   Sibobugingo, Kacyiru ResidentThere is bad breath that is a result of poor hygiene and if that’s the case then I would talk to my co-worker about it and advice them to come to work when fully cleaned up. But if its natural bad breath then I would advise them to seek medical help. Estellia Nirabagoye, Cleaner with COPEDUTelling my co-worker that they have bad breath would depend on their mood. If they are moody I would not tell them anything. But during a friendly period, I would tell them and advise them to get rid of the bad breath.  Edissa Murekatete, Resident of KabezaTelling your co-worker that they have bad breath isn’t the problem; it’s how and where you say it. I would simply take my colleague for a walk and tell them that something is not right. But the worst case scenario is when you tell the person amidst other co-workers. James Bora, Resident of RemeraIn the presence of no one else, I would tell my co-worker that they have bad breath. You see, such an unpleasant situation should be addressed in a more isolated environment so that the person will not feel uncomfortable. But in the presence of other people, the person will feel bad and that’s mean. Jackie Gatera, Resident of Karuruma