How do you respond to those that habitually wish blessings upon you (from God/a deity most times) when you might happen to sneeze in their presence? I find it such a silly antiquated practice, and typically ignore it myself. I do find it rude when people will even interrupt conversations to do so.
I say thank you and keep going. Antiquated or not, at it's core, they are showing concern for your continued wellbeing. And, since they are utterly helpless to truly affect that sort of thing, they do what's available to them and ask their alleged higher power to bless you with health, which is actually sort of sweet in a naive sort of way.
I think it’s a little silly to be bothered, it’s a cultural habit. I usually say salute but that’s my Brooklyn Italian upbringing. If someone agrees with you by saying “Damn straight” is that a problem?... or when something is a surprise I like, “jumping Jesus!” .. I get pissed when religious people go to areas high in aids and tell people condoms are sin... I don’t have time to be mad about linguistic habits that amount to nothing more than being polite.
I pay little attention. Besides, I've been living in Thailand since 2010 and nobody says that here.
how do you feel when a man orgasms and says fucking Jesus im coming?
@Warm_dissent it was partly a joke
never heard that particular line ...
@evergreen many religious terms are used is my point like "for God's sake"
@evergreen some women say "I've got a headache"
@LeighShelton m-m-m, then they would tend to miss out altogether !
@evergreen indeed