It annoys me a little when people say it to me, so I don't say it to others.
2006-08-06 18:25:14 · 12 answers · asked by FastEddie 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I never said that I didn't like God, just that I don't feel appropriate saying "God bless you".
2006-08-06 19:04:07 · update #1
I think your policy is fine...better than being fake about it.
2006-08-06 18:31:28 · answer #1 · answered by Isabella 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For that sec that person sneezes there soul leaves the body thats why you say god blessed you so the soul can come back to the body ive heard that somewhere.
2006-08-07 01:35:49 · answer #2 · answered by vinrock2006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I honestly don't know. I think it's just a sign of courtesy plus the belief that by saying that you're actually helping the person get better. That's a weird social custom. In spanish people say "Salud" (as well as when drinking) and it means "Health".
Sometimes I don't say "Bless you", I even say "Whoa! You got the sniffles!".
I think you have the right not to say anything.
2006-08-07 01:33:56 · answer #3 · answered by Xenozoik 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not rude. In most countries other than majorly-Christian countries, this statement is meaningless. "God bless you" is simply a statement saying, "God bless you; I hope you're not sick." It means well, but is not necessary to be polite. You don't have to wish your friends a safe flight (or Bon voyage!) before they go on a plane trip to be polite.
2006-08-07 01:31:07 · answer #4 · answered by demon_card99 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not rude in any manner. You can be you only and on this count if anyone thinks to be rude, may God bless them!
2006-08-07 01:31:38 · answer #5 · answered by mkm 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you are. Its a common coutesey, either your polite or your politically incorrect. You spend money don't you? Its got God written on it, so if you don't like God, go live in a country where they don't care about having God anywhere, like China, or better yet, Viet Nam.
2006-08-07 01:45:55 · answer #6 · answered by Marcus R. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well.. it is polite to say but also, it is not a big deal if you did not say it. Most of people won't mind.. specially nowadays, when you never know the religious domination of the person standing next to you!
2006-08-07 01:30:07 · answer #7 · answered by guy_from_there 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're in a crowded place, don't worry about it...someone else will bless them.
2006-08-07 14:07:54 · answer #8 · answered by brevejunkie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it is not rude,,,I say that to my children, now adults....
If you do not it....Say " excuse me, I would like another wording,
or just say...I am blessed, would you mind not saying that!
2006-08-07 02:00:41 · answer #9 · answered by Eve 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not for sneezing. Only if they "pass gas" - then you should ALWAYS say it.
2006-08-07 10:08:47 · answer #10 · answered by wmp55 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋