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As in many languages, in Spanish the typical response to a sneeze is a wish for good health: “salud.” In some Spanish-speaking parts of the world, says Dow, the response is “‘salud’ (health) on the ...

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 ...

Could you imagine someone sneezing and then just sitting in silence watching them as they compose themselves? We’re cringing at the awkwardness just thinking about it. But aside from just making both ...

When someone sneezes, regardless of whether or not you know them, the automatic reflex is to reply “bless you”. We barely even think about it. It’s instantaneous. We hear an “ahh-choo” and then the ...