Ever since I can remember, I have always responded with a “God bless you,” when I saw someone sneeze. I was told that it was kind and proper to do so without ever understanding why I was being taught ...

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 ...

From ancient plagues to polite reflexes, here's why we say "bless you"—and what other sneezeworthy phrases people use around the world My husband scream-sneezes. I’m not talking about just a loud ...