MSN: Why Do We Say 'Bless You' After A Sneeze? Here's Where That Habit Actually Comes From
Why Do We Say 'Bless You' After A Sneeze? Here's Where That Habit Actually Comes From
MSN: the full life crew: sneeze etiquette: what to say after 'god bless you'
the full life crew: sneeze etiquette: what to say after 'god bless you'
MLive: Miss Manners: Boyfriend says “bless you” after sneezes, burps and flatulence
You sneeze, and almost instantly someone says, “Bless you.” But why? It’s not just habit; it is now almost a tradition. Those ritual traces all the way back to Homer’s Odyssey, where a sneeze was ...
Sneezing etiquette is here! After someone says "God bless you," the only thing you should say is, "Thank you". Keep it simple and respectful. New warnings as millions told to stay away from windows ...
DEAR MISS MANNERS: I moved in with my boyfriend and discovered he has, in my opinion, a rather unusual habit. Not only does he say “bless you” in response to sneezes, but he does so in response to ...
Cleveland.com: Miss Manners: My boyfriend says ‘bless you’ after every bodily function
When someone sneezes, we say, “Bless you” without thinking, but have you ever wondered why? Where did this habit come from, and what does it really mean? People have been saying "bless you" for ...
Lehigh Valley Live: Miss Manners: He says ‘bless you’ when a person sneezes, but also when someone burps or has flatulence!
Miss Manners: He says ‘bless you’ when a person sneezes, but also when someone burps or has flatulence!