Would it be improper to offer a blanket 'Bless You' to cover all the sneezes from a person for a set time
397391
I wouldn't say it is rude. Especially when many people have more than one sneeze at a time in them. I for one, do not feel good when I have a multiple sneezing fit and someone continuously says it. It draws even more attention to you and by then, they feel obligated and would regret saying the very first one. It's not like they should follow you room to room saying it until it's over. Now wouldn't that be silly. \n  As far as a blanket one for the rest of the day? Well, if you say it once to that person for that day, and they sneeze again later, let someone else take the torch. If you are the only one in the romm, then go ahead and say it, but follow up with something like, "do you plan on doing this all day"? "I'll need to know if I have to clear up my schedule" LOL
880119
hundreds of years ago people thought that when you sneezed you were sneezing the devil out of you or something along those lines... hence why people say "bless you" i hope that i have helped ...
618996
Generally I hear a few "Bless you's" when I sneeze which I think is nice. I also always say, "Excuse me" when I sneeze as I feel I am the one spreading the germs.
309689
it helps prevent (doesnt completely block) the germs from flying over the entire room or onto other people around you, but do know that if you dont wash your hands right after sneezing you are spreading the germs that are then on your hand.  it is reccomended to sneeze into a tissue or a handkerchief to prevent the spreading of germs.
158549
I don't believe that it is expected but I suppose that it wouldn't hurt. Usually, gift items from a welcome wagon are also a form of advertising for the local merchants. A thank you to the person who delivered it should suffice.
23007
Sneezing is defensive act by the nose to bring out any foreign body-ouside elements- outside.  So it should not be stopped.
107375
Im with everyone else.  Seeing a doctor would be your best bet.  If my little one sneezes the wrong way im calling a nurse!
177804
The word is "gesundheit" and it literally means "good health."  It is usually said similar to the american "bless you" when a person sneezes.  It's a ritualistic response from the days gone by when people believed bad spirits could enter your body when you sneeze.
580244
I always cover my mouth when I cough or even yawn, and cover my nose and mouth when I sneeze, plus I turn away from other people when I either cough or sneeze... Just something I was taught to do. Same with washing my hands after using the restroom - I know what you mean, I get so disgusted with seeing what looks like the majority of people who don't wash their hands! \n\nI think part of it is lack of teaching, part is plain old laziness, and in others they just don't care. You have to admit, many people are remiss in teaching their children manners these days......
201126
Um, wash your hands a lot?  Cover your mouth when you sneeze?  Don't spread cooties?
758071
No. I make it a point to say God Bless You. \n\n\nGraduation day, I was told that in my valedictorian speech, I was not allowed to mention God. I, along with some others were very upset about this, so we decided that I would fake a sneeze and everyone would yell "God Bless You"
910952
no idea, maybe because we spend more time inside with each other, the sick people in our family....sound good to you?\nall the sneezing and touching, yuk....!
20950
The custom of saying "God bless you" after a sneeze was begun literally as a blessing. Pope Gregory the Great (540-604 AD) ascended to the Papacy just in time for the start of the plague (his successor succumbed to it). When someone sneezed, they were immediately blessed ("God bless you!") in the hope that they would not subsequently develop the plague. All that prayer apparently worked, judging by how quickly the plague of 590 AD diminished.  \n\nIt is also interesting to note that it is impossible to close your eyes when you sneeze, so everytime I sneeze, I try to say a little prayer.
1146532
Yes in a way, but God teaches we should not do good to get thanks or good in return. Hopefully a kindness to someone will encourage them to be kind too and that can only be good as long as it is not for a selfish reason!
672060
No. What are doing right before you sneeze? Taking in short breaths of air before finally sneezing.
1151798
Because that's the only way to get those around you to reply "bless you" when you sneeze. I never say "achoo" and no one ever gives me a bless you or even a gesundheit!
316420
It depends on who and why you're sending them.  For the purpose of covering your butt, it can be a life saver.  For the sake of gossip, it isn't nice.