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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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I found out I’m the “smelly girl” in the office. Now I understand all those passive-aggressive subtle comments about hygiene and showering made by my coworkers, and why a bottle of Dial body wash randomly appeared on my desk one day. FML
Today, my officemate used the telephone beside my desk again. I still can't think of a better way to tell him how awful bad his breath is without the having to do it personally. We've been workmates for a year now and he still hasn't gotten a clue, despite of me covering my nose every time. FML
Today, my coworker told me I should stop smoking cigarettes because it makes my breath "smell like shit" and makes my teeth look as yellow as corn. I've never smoked a cigarette in my life. FML
Today, during my meeting with manager, I found out that my coworkers think that I stink. I literally shower every day and use deodorant and perfume. Am I doing something wrong? FML
Today, I was wondering why I was getting strange looks all day at work. When I got to a mirror after my shift, I noticed a booger hanging out of my nose, which was visible only when I smiled. My job involves greeting people all day with a huge smile. FML
Today, my coworker told me that I needed to quit smoking because it was making me look and smell horrible. I've never smoked in my life. FML
Today my boss went digging through my drawer, took a pack of gum, and told me I got him the wrong flavor. He kept it anyway. FML
Today, I realized that I'd run out of deodorant. On top of that, I was late to work so I had to run, making me all sweaty and smelly. To cover it up, I used the air-freshener in the toilet at work. Everyone recognized the "Lemon Tree" scent and now all of my colleagues think I'm a cheap bastard. FML
Today, a co-worker has the office next to mine. The walls are not soundproofed. I can hear him farting loudly throughout the day. He spread a rumor around the office that he can hear me farting all day. Another coworker told me and gave me advice on foods not to eat, that gave people bad gas. FML
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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Top comments
carissaball 23
At least they tried hinting it to you nicely :)
HAMY_fml 23
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.
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Comments (56)
snowflaky 22
Think of this way: They are being generous. You get caring coworkers who want to spare your feelings AND free gum.
Cebolamole 13
Yay! Free gum!
pleasedie 22
At least they didn't outright tell you your breath smells
bonermonkey 31
I think its a bit crap that no one just did the adult thing and told you but I'm glad they were trying. As much as its an awful thing to be told, it's very hard to converse (or indeed sit next to, if its bad enough) someone with bad breath. I'm sorry your breath smells but I hope you succeed in either doing something about it, or you at least enjoying reveling in your new-found ability to dispel annoying people.
Liamj774 36
Subtle. I like it.
saffy66 34
Get your teeth checked first, then see a doctor. If it's not a dental problem, bad breath can have a lot of causes - reflux, certain infections and even just not drinking enough. Or it could be something you're eating. Best to deal with it now. And meanwhile invest in mouthwash, and your own chewing gum, and make sure you brush and floss.
themouseman1212 16
Brush teeth and tongue and floss. If that doesn't work, you might have tonsil stones (look it up) that might be causing it. Beyond that, mouthwash. Good luck!
kieralumina 30
tonsil stones are awful. I started getting them at 12 and would always wonder why my breath smelled even after brushing my tongue. if it is stones then a qtip can help get them out. just make sure to brush your teeth and tongue very well, floss, and rinse with a mint mouthwash. So far I've found that act restore does a good job of preventing them.
aj9319 16
Its a nice way of letting someone know of their bad breathe. Make a tradition, pass the gum on to someone with bad breathe.
Emfiasz 18
I did this a lot in high school. A friend of mine had breath that smelled like a ripe pile of poo, no joke, it was bad... She never ate breakfast, and never brushed her teeth (would always say she forgot whenever it was bad enough for her to smell it herself). I brought it up a few times (politely, of course), but the most she did to deal with it was buy flavored gums that occasionally made it worse. So when she sat near me, I'd slyly pass her a piece of my minty gum to help freshen the air around her. Luckily for me, this was high school, and gum meant friendship.
DaRito 25
Brush your teeth well with an electric toothbrush, floss, and use listerine rinse.