Have you ever been offered a stick of gum or a mint and waved it away? Did you even think twice about it? Should you have been so quick to dismiss the gesture?
When someone opens a tin of mints or a package of gum, takes one them self, and then offers it to another, should anyone ever pass? The gesture may be a sincere form of sharing, or it may be a passive comment, and socially acceptable way to deal with another's sour breath.
Ever seen a pack of teenagers hang out together? They are extremely conscious about their social status among their peers. Most of them care about the clothes they wear, the way their skin and hair looks, and most importantly, the freshness of their breath. Chances are if you were to go through the pockets, purses or backpacks of most teens, among the very interesting items you might discover, you would find mints or gum. They are always in constant supply and always shared.
Aside from people who have chronic gingivitis, no matter how often a person flosses, brushes, or gargles, we can all be caught off guard. That last burger with onion, the garlic in the pasta, or even that last cup of coffee can do the trick. You will generally be the last to know about your own status.
Regardless of how one's breath advances to an offensive state, what should be the appropriate protocol when offered a mint? Unless you are a diabetic and afraid the sugary treat is going to throw your blood sugar into a tailspin, I say, when offered a mint, you reply with "Sure, mind if I have two"?
When someone opens a tin of mints or a package of gum, takes one them self, and then offers it to another, should anyone ever pass? The gesture may be a sincere form of sharing, or it may be a passive comment, and socially acceptable way to deal with another's sour breath.
Ever seen a pack of teenagers hang out together? They are extremely conscious about their social status among their peers. Most of them care about the clothes they wear, the way their skin and hair looks, and most importantly, the freshness of their breath. Chances are if you were to go through the pockets, purses or backpacks of most teens, among the very interesting items you might discover, you would find mints or gum. They are always in constant supply and always shared.
Aside from people who have chronic gingivitis, no matter how often a person flosses, brushes, or gargles, we can all be caught off guard. That last burger with onion, the garlic in the pasta, or even that last cup of coffee can do the trick. You will generally be the last to know about your own status.
Regardless of how one's breath advances to an offensive state, what should be the appropriate protocol when offered a mint? Unless you are a diabetic and afraid the sugary treat is going to throw your blood sugar into a tailspin, I say, when offered a mint, you reply with "Sure, mind if I have two"?
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