Responses to sneezing

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In English-speaking countries, the common verbal response to another person's sneeze is "bless you", or, less commonly in the United States and Canada, "Gesundheit", the German word for health (and the response to sneezing in German-speaking countries). There are several proposed bless-you origins for use in the context of sneezing.

In non-English-speaking cultures, words referencing good health or a long life are often used instead of "bless you," though some also use references to God.

In some Asian cultures such as Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese and Japanese cultures, the practice of responding to another person's sneeze does not exist.

Video Responses to sneezing

List of responses in other languages

Maps Responses to sneezing

See also

• Photic sneeze reflex
• Snatiation

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References

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Further reading

• Barbara Mikkelson (2001). "Bless You!" Urban Legends Reference Pages.
• Karen Stollznow (2014) ""God Bless You!" - A Blessing in Disguise?" "Skeptic Magazine (19) 4.
• The Origins of Popular Superstitions and Customs - T. Sharper Knowlson (1910), a book that listed many superstitions and customs that are still common today.

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