Body Odor & Smelly Breath; Lagu tema: Home by Chris Daughtry

Among all my pet peeves, B.O and smelly breath rank top of my aversion. The thing is, I can't help but to judge, the reek doesn't limit at only literally meaning of repugnance of the smell but also root down to their personality. A person may look, behave like a million dollar, but if I were to discover a teeny meeny of this B.O or smelly breath out of him/her, that's it, a M.A.J.O.R turn off.

"I never knew I have B.O, I don't realize" That's a lame excuse, this is the thing you don't need to wait people to say it out to your face, prevention is always better than cure! What you can do is try to ask you family members or close friends (that you don't have problems to judge you), do you have B.O or smelly breath. Sometimes, the signals are just too obvious, litmus test : if the other party may pull a little bit away every time you speak, or covering their nose in the most natural way, then Tet! You are B.O, smelly breath positive!

At my workplace, this is really2 an issue, because we deal a lot with each other, B.O, and smelly breath is a fear factor. Why would I count on your intelligent opinion when you can't even handle your own hygiene? That's why you can find miniature EDT or body mist or perfumed lotion at our workplace. And having braces have made me very2 extra cautious with my breath. I just wanna go and gargle every time. Braces is a perfect plaque trap and I have no choice but to clean every time after meal. Floss, toothpick, toothbrush, mouthwash are always in reach.

These are some tips that I know about how to curb this problem, as all of us have equal chances of becoming a sufferer of B.O and smelly breath. (even worse, the passive sufferer. hahaha macam passive smoker pulak)

1. Regulate your bath taking, especially if you stay in Malaysia, our humidity is perfect for bacteria breeding. Remember, perspiration will not cause the odor but it's the bacteria will cause the reeking.

2. For women, always be extra hygienic everytime you have your menses, kadang2 ada yang bau darah ya robbi, kalau ada Edward Cullen, mmg dah kena terkam. Change your pad regularly, especially during heavy flow. Muka cantik and bau ikan won't go along you know.

3. It's ok if you don't have odor rather than smelling bad, so by only deodorize, that will do. Remember, wearing the most expensive EDP will not militate the odor, thus you have to de-odor first.

4. Watch over your food- garlic, petai, coffee, kalau tak dpt tahan jugak, please cleanse after meal and make sure clorettes and mints are handy.

5. This may sound ridiculous but no harm doing, if you are a heavy sweater, bring spare shirt to change. Please do other people a favor. :)

6. Finally, please reflect every now and then, if still persist, it is advisable for you to seek medical advise.

But some people are just born lucky, they smell good every time, always in after-bath scent mode. The sweatier they get, the better they smell. I know one!

P/S: It seems that my Wordless Wednesday has become a full-text one. hahaha

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