Here we sneeze and then hear someone (even a stranger) say "bless you" or "god bless you" or "gesuntheit". Jerry Seinfeld started the 'you're sooo good lookin' sneeze-greeting.
What do people in other countries say to someone who sneezes?
2006-11-03 10:39:59 · 20 answers · asked by sen 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
I was taught a sneeze is like a burp or breaking wind. It's simply ignored, as though it never happened. Of course if the person needs a handkerchief and doesn't seem to have one, then for a close friend, relative, or business associate, you would provide them with your clean, pressed white linen or cotton handkerchief and not expect to receive it back (ever).
But I like the "you're sooooooo good lookin'" idea. Lol :c)
2006-11-05 18:12:27 · answer #1 · answered by le païen 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
In Japan they do no longer possibly say anythig. yet there's a asserting a million sneeze - compliment 2 sneezes - criticism 3 sneezes - disparagement 4+ sneezes - sign of a chilly. @Joseph Wickers, don't be a ********.
2016-10-15 08:36:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To a-soul-death-forgot: just because you translated "bless you" from English to other languages, does not mean that what people actually say in those countries when someone sneezes.
Spanish: SALUD (health)
Russian: BOOD ZDOROV (be healthy)
German: GESUNDHEIT (health)
2006-11-03 10:55:16 · answer #3 · answered by brand_new_pops 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Salud in Spanish
Alhamdulillah in Arabic and Urdu
2006-11-03 10:41:28 · answer #4 · answered by greenwhitecollege 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A vos souhaits, en français. "to your wishes".
That means: make a wish it will come true.
Also, it is not rude to sneeze in France as long as you put your hand in front of your face to prevent anything...
2006-11-04 08:54:08 · answer #5 · answered by Nicolette 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
in Spain:salud or jesus
in the Netherlands:gesondheid
PS Gesundheid (German) means health, not God bless you
2006-11-03 10:42:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
bendígale- Spanish
vous bénir- French
Ich werde Sie segnen- German
benedirla- Italian
Inclusief ga u zegenen-Dutch
abençoe-o- Portugese
благословите Вас- Russian
velsigner De- Norwegian
Espere ajuda!!! ( hope it helps in portugese)
2006-11-03 10:48:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
A tes souhaites (To your wishes, pron. a teh sweat) in French.
When I first heard this, I thought it was attisuez( pronounced a-teh-soo-ay)
My mum or dad says Hackapatchow.
2006-11-03 10:43:56 · answer #8 · answered by swelwynemma 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
"gesuntheit" is actually the German term for "god bless you" or something of the sort.
2006-11-03 10:42:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In Spain most people say "Jesus" (pr. hey-soos). But non-religious people prefer "salud" (pr. sah-lood) meaning "health", just like gesundheit.
2006-11-03 10:44:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋