Just tell him directly but when you say it make it sound like you're just ****ing with him but end it with "Seriously though your breath smells like munched up asshole."

Dude, I went this route with my friend, and she didnt catch on at all. Its like they have no idea theyre breath is a deadly weapon. You have to be direct,. Its the only way.

You have to be direct. Theres no other way. Sucks, but true.

Don't say anything just when you are around him pinch your nose until he gets the hint.

Hey, is your sig a real email from Pioli?

Mail him a bottle of Scope with a note that says, "Anyone can have bad breath, pal, but you could knock a buzzard off a shitwagon."

Usually hard-core science types aren't good at subtle hints, and aren't good at self-awareness.

So if he's typical of that breed, then I'd go something like this.


"As you probably know personal appearance and presentation is important when it comes to getting a job. I'm only going to tell you about this because it may help you, because I personally don't care -- BUT it can't really help that you have dragonbreath as often as not. Maybe you don't even know it, but whatever -- that isn't going to impress whoever is interviewing you. You might even look into those stupid white strips or something to help whiten teeth as well. Can't hurt and do what you want, but figured I'd try to help."


And if he's a typical science guy, then he's about as sensitive as a rock, and won't be insulted, but rather will factor that into his planning for the next interview.

But yeah, alot of this runs off your own understanding of your relationship with him and his personality.

Agreed.

I found this article about hygiene and interview:

Link: http://health.howstuffworks.com/well...-interview.htm

I wonder if it works.

Yes, I copied it from when they were doing that wrongful termination lawsuit. One of the pictures has it displayed on a projector while he is on the stand.

I'd tell him something an old high school buddy used to say to people he wanted to cut down...

Scope Scope dat aint no joke, ya bref stank, take a drank.

You don't know how many times I've sat in an interview room and had tears in my eyes because of the smell. And people are oblivious to it....and some have come from recruiters so you would think they would know.

How about the flip side of this...anyone ever done an interview with someone whose cologne/perfume was so strong you could smell it 5 minutes before they showed up?

Jeeez....

Yes, and half an hour after they left. We have specifically NOT hired people just for that reason. You could KILL everything else, but because your cologne/perfume (usually perfume) would KILL US, we won't hire you.

Ask him if he's been eating dog shit.