When someone sneezes, people say, "God bless you", Gesundheit", and related expressions.
2007-02-03 05:33:32 · 24 answers · asked by Asking&Receiving 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Hmm, to be honest I was thinkin the same. Ive noticed that as well... Most of the time when people cough they ask them if they are ok. perhaps we could all say "dont die" heh or on a lesser scale stick with the "are you ok" or "do you need to be burped"
2007-02-03 05:38:17 · answer #1 · answered by Em 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. The only reason people say "Gesundheit" or "God bless you" in response to a sneeze is because a sneeze used to be a sign of the plague, and people were basically saying "You're going to die and I wish you the best of luck wherever you wind up."
2007-02-10 14:18:32 · answer #2 · answered by greecevaca 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't acknowledge bodily functions.
I feel no need to "bless anyone" since evil spirits are not escaping which is how it originated (folk tale).
Coughs, I could care less about as well - just as long as keep their mouths covered, that's what counts.
I can't stand it when guys spit in public or out of their cars - gross!
2007-02-03 07:02:09 · answer #3 · answered by Lake Lover 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
certain that is. those are certain signs and indicators of the flu. like the others have pronounced, drink countless fluids. Orange juice is sturdy and so is tea. attempt some Chamomile tea decaffeinated. that is sensible you sleep. some thing of the indicators will come. in case you've been sweating, you've a fever. equipment up on your covers and get some relax. that is the perfect ingredient for it. experience extra perfect quickly! ((Hugs))
2016-11-24 21:16:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know I never could understand where that came from unless they think you have just lost part of your brain when a person sneezes , smile , I dont know
2007-02-07 22:19:45 · answer #5 · answered by janice a 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All depends !
If it's just one coughs and they covered their mouth or toOK protection not to spread it - Well then ok.
But if they constantly hack all over me.
I then would maybe be upset or just plain well get the hell
away from them.
That is so rude, that they didn't care to spread their germs all over us.
Yes, I would then defiantly tell them, "DO YOU MIND?"
2007-02-09 18:25:13 · answer #6 · answered by Bluelady... 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been getting "God bless you" when I cough.
2007-02-08 01:33:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
HAHA...a boy i know says "Cough You" when i cough (instead of "bless you") and "Robutussin!" (named after the cough med).
2007-02-03 10:01:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about kachoo or "here comes the phlegm" or "god have mercy"
2007-02-03 05:38:05 · answer #9 · answered by Gargirl™® 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mine is "Keep going, it may be a gold watch", or "Get it out and make it walk"
2007-02-03 05:36:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋