DEAR ABBY: My co-worker has terrible bad breath. Others in the office have noticed it, but nobody has had the courage to say anything to him at the risk of offending him.
I work closest to him, but don't feel "close" enough to personally confront him.
The only way I can cope is to pop breath mints all day -- and always offer some to him. Sometimes I run out of them, and I can hardly do my job.
What would you do in my situation? -- CHOKING IN L.A.
DEAR CHOKING: The co-worker should be told!
I would ask to speak to him privately, take a deep breath, and simply tell him. He may be unaware of his problem, and the condition could be symptomatic of a medical or dental problem.