What to say when someone sneezes…
Are you one of the few people who hasn’t seen this video yet? If so, take a look…it’s worth it.
You have to agree it’s adorable, but did you feel a little uncomfortable with the awkward silence afterward?
You’re not alone. Many cultures have some expression they say after someone sneezes. Here are some that we say in the United States…
- Bless you (informal)
- God bless you (formal)
- Gesundheit (yes, I know it’s not English, but we still say it)
or combine one of these phrases with the polite offer…
- Would you like a tissue?
Here’s a video of Seinfeld and his friends talking about the right thing to do when someone sneezes. If you really want to make someone feel better after they sneeze, listen to what Seinfeld says about it…
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