When Somebody Sneezes... (meaning, believe, funeral, Jesus)

[kayanne]

I say nothing. Even when I was a christian, I preferred saying nothing when someone sneezes. I always found it weird that strangers in stores or wherever would comment on another person's bodily noises. No one says bless you when a person coughs, hiccups, passes gas, or their stomach growls. I consider it more polite to pretend I didn't hear it.

[TroutDude]

I say "Bless you" despite having shrugged off the shackles of Christianity many decades ago.

It never hurts to wish someone well. It's as ubiquitous and harmless as "Have a nice day."

[Matadora]

I say Gesundheit

[greaemonkey]

Probably comes out more like "bleh-shoe" by me, but figures of speech barely even register on my "heathen radar."

[whoppers]

"Gesundheit", or if someone looks easily offended "God bless you!" followed by "In nomine Christis" (in my best gregorian chant-style voice) while making the sign of the cross at them. Sometimes I throw in a "Out, demon!" for good measure... If they've sneezed more than twice, I just say "Shut up already!"

Results vary, let me tell ya!

[Lonerandsad]

Awwww

[TRANSPONDER]

Originally Posted by Matadora

I say Gesundheit

I say that, too. The uncomprehending stare I get is as appropriate a response as a *groan* is the correct response to a gruesome pun.

[MartinEden99]

Originally Posted by TroutDude

I say "Bless you" despite having shrugged off the shackles of Christianity many decades ago.

It never hurts to wish someone well. It's as ubiquitous and harmless as "Have a nice day."

I actually say "Bless you" (without the god) when and if I'm inclined to comment.

I figure my blessings are as helpful as any god's...so why not bestow them on others?

[Ginge McFantaPants]

Pull a Seinfeld and say "You are soooo good looking."

[Nozzferrahhtoo]

Originally Posted by svendrell

What do you say (if you say anything at all)?

I see no reason to comment at all. I do not comment on any of their other bodily functions. So why this one?