+165 To people who didn't grow up using "god bless you" after someone sneezes: it's a little awkward when someone says it to you, like "thank.......you?" amirite?

by Anonymous 13 years ago

It's even more awkward when someone says it just randomly. I have no idea what to respond then, do I bless them back or something?

by Anonymous 13 years ago

I grew up using it(only said bless you, no god) but it was only ever in a polite way. Never really attached any religious meaning to it.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Do you live in Britain, by any chance? I know over here, practically nobody says "GOD bless you", just "bless you" or "gesundheit". Generally, it's usually seen as kind of weirdly preachy to say the "God" bit in front.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

Nope I'm in California, "gesundheit" is actually fairly common here as well.

by Anonymous 13 years ago

What's so hard about saying thank you?

by Anonymous 13 years ago