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Is it appropriate to say it to someone after they have sneezed? I say it, cause i grew up saying it and hearing it.
So do you guys say it and what's your opinion.
Poll: Bless YouI say it (48) 40% I dont (37) 31% Sometimes i do (35) 29% 120 total votes Your vote: Bless You (Vote): I say it (Vote): I dont (Vote): Sometimes i do
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Spenguin
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I do it sometimes when a stranger sneezes, it makes me laugh.
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I say the arabic version of it from time to time.
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I never say it..sounds weird.. "bless you.."..?
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I say it. It's the non-optional social convention.
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i hate it when people scold you for not saying "bless you".
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I usually say it, though obviously not in English most of the time.
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I never say it, bless me? Because I sneezed? wtf?
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I say it, and I'm not religious at all. I think it's lost any religious connotation and become just more of a cultural expression.
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On June 14 2010 00:22 spinesheath wrote: I usually say it, though obviously not in English most of the time.
same
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sometimes in english, sometimes in german, but not always.
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i just ignore it. i never really understand why its polite to, if someone would bother explaining that then i may change my mind...
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I always say it, even if someone coughs. No reason other then I picked it up from my grandparents always saying it, and I consider it polite.
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If its a small town - yeah. If its in the mall . . .nope.
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usually say it the first time for the person, cause this guy that works beside me has allergies... it doesn't stop
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On June 14 2010 00:46 majesty.k)seRapH wrote: i just ignore it. i never really understand why its polite to, if someone would bother explaining that then i may change my mind...
Politeness (unlike being nice) comes from social convention, not logic.
I usually do because most people appreciate it, not a big deal though.
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