What do you say when someone has sneezed? Are you like most people (myself included) and always follow up the ah-choo with the ever popular "God bless you"? It seems that no matter who you are, or what your personal beliefs are, most of us are doing just that.
It's polite. Most of us would rather be thought of as polite. Certainly as opposed to the idea of always being referred to as that rude son of a bitch.
But how far should you take being polite? Is it really worth propagating the horrible myth upon which "God bless you" was founded?
The real problem is that there are few acceptable alternatives. If the standard is "God bless you", then gesundheit is an easy second. For us Seinfeld fans "you are soooo good lookin" may hold a warm place in our hearts but it's still a bit absurd.
So I need your help. If the only option that appeals to me is one that came from a sitcom what should I say when someone sneezes in my presence?
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