I feel those two are overused.
2007-02-13 08:28:39 · 13 answers · asked by trer 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I say nothing at all. Saying something is a custom from like a thousand years ago when everybody was so superstitious, they thought your soul would escape your body when you sneezed, so they said "God bless you" to get your soul to stay.
I have a lot of respect for religion, but this one little ancient custom is nutso.
2007-02-13 08:36:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Those are the most definitive responses for a sneeze. Does the fact that you wish God to bless the evil 'out" of them seem offensive to you? If so, try "Salude" which is Italian.
Good luck and may God bless you
2007-02-13 18:11:32 · answer #2 · answered by joe_on_drums 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
How about "Good one!" and give them a thumbs up? Two thumbs up if they "sneeze out the rear end" at the same time...
2007-02-13 16:37:32 · answer #3 · answered by beetlejuice49423 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Egeszsegedre! (it's what you say in Hungarian) Glad to help!!
2007-02-13 16:36:12 · answer #4 · answered by Lepke 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"May the dear Lord Jesus bless and keep you and your family. Amen. Halleluja."
2007-02-13 16:39:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
In scandinavia we say "prosit"
It is the short form of "bless you" in latin. (Post festum)
2007-02-13 16:56:30 · answer #6 · answered by roberth p 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
raise your glass(or beverage) and say "a votre sante"
its a traditional french toast that means "to your health"!
2007-02-13 16:37:04 · answer #7 · answered by TechChick 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
excuse you! is what I say - I don't need someone saying bless you - it's superstitious.
2007-02-13 16:34:09 · answer #8 · answered by Amy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
"For god's sake, would you cover your mouth?" is what I usually say.
2007-02-13 16:37:10 · answer #9 · answered by Peter D 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how about " You got snot hangin off your nose"
2007-02-13 17:02:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋