How do you know if you have bad breath? Pay close attention, especially to the people around you. A co-worker, a business acquaintance, a date, a mate, or simply friends at a party can offer useful information without uttering a word.

Body odor of any kind can produce a plethora of emotional responses. The key is to be on the lookout for the negative reactions as seen in the negative body language of those around you. Defense tactics include:

1.  A slight turn of the body when speaking to you

2.  Avoiding eye contact

3.  A slight rubbing of the nose

4.  Cutting the conversation short and making a quick exit.

5.  Last but not least…. the proverbial step back! People will actually back away from you even before you enter their personal space!

All these actions can be indicators that things aren’t going well. Is it your bad breath? Maybe. Of course it is possible that you have other issues but let’s face it, it could be as simple as bad hygiene! Look at it this way, if it is your breath, you can fix it in a snap!

Check out this helpful information that ”Ask Men” offers on causes and treatments for bad breath.

http://www.askmen.com/sports/health/57b_mens_health.html