Work: Today, I found out the reason my co-workers have been giving...

By smellynelly - 17/05/2015 16:13 - United States - Buffalo

Today, I found out the reason my co-workers have been giving me gum every day is not because of their generosity, but because everyone in the office thinks my breath smells. FML

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By lacie - 08/04/2021 21:30

Today, multiple customers have complained about my body odor. Not only can I not smell anything, but I shower three times a day and brush my teeth seven times a day. FML

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carissaball 23

Monday 18 May 2015 16:17

At least they tried hinting it to you nicely :)

HAMY_fml 23

Monday 18 May 2015 16:22

Always carry gum with you. My breath can get really bad without gum. Trust me, guy or girl no one wants to talk to someone with bad breath. Just be glad you found out now, rather than have someone tell you later OP.

Comments

Morning_fml 22

Monday 18 May 2015 22:07

That's a lose-win. At least you get free gum instead of having to spend an extra $1 on it? Haha.

rockabillykid 14

Monday 18 May 2015 22:39

there are mouth washes and other things that will help keep your mouth moist bad breath can be caused by a dry mouth. not always though it might be you need brush at home and work. and no one likes a mouth ninja

slackerjoe 22

Monday 18 May 2015 23:19

they ''think'' your breath stinks? or you don't ever floss and have terrible brushing habits? therefore it definitely stinks but you don't want to think that it actually does?

Eloxia 7

Monday 18 May 2015 23:56

Make sure you floss regularly. Brushing and mouthwash don't always get the gunk and the smell is from gunk eating away your teeth.

abbey1822 12

Tuesday 19 May 2015 0:29

Bad oral hygiene, your own fault.

bhfriday 9

Tuesday 19 May 2015 1:33

really? have you ever tried gum? it helps

WhoCouldIBe 11

Tuesday 19 May 2015 4:26

Take a hint Or at least take a mint

hektek 11

Tuesday 19 May 2015 4:32

They don't "think" your breath stinks, they "know" your breath stinks, how could you not know you have bad breath? brush your damn teeth properly or go check out your dentist.

Tsula1994 13

Tuesday 19 May 2015 5:47

I had to do that to someone who was training me. She spoke very quietly so you had to get very close to her to hear what she was saying so I started offering her gum when I worked with her. Thank goodness she likes it. Make sure you drink enough water to, brush your teeth enough, rinse your mouth well, and watch what you eat.