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...but we are talking a lot, and he is mostly much much closer.

I don't know what to do. Now he has left my desk around 10 minutes ago, but I still can feel the odor of his mouth.

I don't have any idea, what to do. How could I start a new work week Monday?

It is not a simple case, it is a very urgent matter, it is more than uncomfortable, it is foul.

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Gray Sheep
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  • @JeffO It is not surely personal hygiene matter. It may be also some backterial infection in his mouth. If somebodys body stinks, then he doesn't bath, it is clear. But if somebodys mouth, it can have also different reasons. – Gray Sheep Apr 21 '17 at 14:18
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    When he's not at his desk, drop him an anonymous gift of altoids. You might get lucky and he'll take a hint. – Chris E Apr 21 '17 at 14:19
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    @MorningStar while it's not necessarily a matter of hygiene, the answers in that question are still good and apply to the problem. – Chris E Apr 21 '17 at 14:20
  • https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/halitosis-or-bad-breath - it could be hygiene, or could be other factors, but the symptom is treatable... – HorusKol Apr 21 '17 at 14:43
  • @MorningStar - I'd expect a bacterial infection of the mouth to be temporary unless untreated which for all practical purposes of having bad breath all the time is just about the same. –  Apr 28 '17 at 17:55

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Simple, keep a jar of mints on your desk. When the co-worker comes over to talk to you, take one yourself, and offer your co-worker one. That way you aren't making a comment on your co-worker, only being nice, and you can ensure no-one is having the same issue with you.

Problem solved.

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