What to say when someone sneezes?

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16 Feb 2012, 2:56 pm

"And they said that was nothing to sneeze at...."

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16 Feb 2012, 3:09 pm

justalouise wrote:

It's actually spelled 'gesundheit', although your spelling is interesting too

I can't think of any alternatives offhand...I actually don't say anything when people sneeze or cough unless I'm worried about them, in which case I simply ask if they're alright.

The spelling with the capital G is the correct German spelling.

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16 Feb 2012, 4:02 pm

I don't want to get personal, so I ignore the sneeze. I long ago trained myself to have no reaction when something startling occurs; I want to give a balanced and rational response, which normally is none at all.

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16 Feb 2012, 4:03 pm

Von sneezlefit or -fick

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29 Feb 2012, 11:20 pm

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29 Feb 2012, 11:40 pm

I don't tend to say anything when someone sneezes

Unless they sneeze on me... then the response is disgust expressed appropriately the the sneezer in question

I don't understand when I'm told things for sneezing though. It actually makes me feel uncomfortable and not want to have to sneeze

I actually used to look down and hold my nose and mouth to prevent sound and air from escaping so people would look at me with a confused expression instead of speaking to me

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01 Mar 2012, 12:38 am

Alexender wrote:

Someone would say bless you because they didn't want you to die. So I think it is kinda creepy to say to people bless you. I might as well say hope you don't die.

A little odd maybe, but "I hope you don't die" is still a nice sentiment.

I say "God bless you." it's more habit than anything.

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01 Mar 2012, 12:58 am

I don't saying anything hoping others will return the favor when I sneeze as find the whole thing such a nuisance. :lol:

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01 Mar 2012, 5:26 am

Nothing. I love sneezing though.

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01 Mar 2012, 5:26 am

Nothing. I love sneezing though.

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01 Mar 2012, 6:20 am

I don't say anything. Maybe if I had tissues or they were handy I'd ask if they wanted one if they had snot all over.

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01 Mar 2012, 6:27 am

I just say "OH GOD YOU'RE COVERING ME IN DISEASES!" and then die.

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01 Mar 2012, 6:27 am

Nothing.

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01 Mar 2012, 11:31 am

"Need a tissue?"

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01 Mar 2012, 11:54 am

You throw a hand grenade at them.

It's the only safe response.

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01 Mar 2012, 12:53 pm

Saying nothing is neutral and should offend no-one.

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