(March 11, 2014 at 6:45 pm)Clueless Morgan Wrote:(March 11, 2014 at 2:44 pm)Fromper Wrote: That's pretty much been my attitude. I try to be polite, so I always say "bless you", but it does seem silly.
I'm curious: Why do you think you have to be polite and say "bless you" (or Gesundheit or any other response) when someone else sneezes?
To me, the only time a bodily function requires something be said about it is when it's disruptive - saying you cough or sneeze in the middle of giving a presentation. But even then I think it's up to the presenter to say "Excuse me," there's no reason for anyone else to say anything.
I am genuinely curious as to why sneezing is something that is need to remain societally acknowledged?
No idea, but the reactions are clear.
