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[–] gibmiser@lemmy.world 67 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

Instead try this: Say "What?" And stare at them. Wait for them to explain. Act as though you do not know what a sneeze is. Allow them to explain the process of a sneeze. Tell them you have never experienced that in your life. Wait for them to get exasperated then in a dismissive way mention that you aren't sure you believe them, and change the subject.

Congratulations, you have won this interaction.

[–] starman2112@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 years ago

The ol' smooth shark maneuver

[–] danc4498@lemmy.world 34 points 2 years ago

I always say “shut up” in the most annoyed way possible.

[–] doingthestuff@lemmy.world 29 points 2 years ago (4 children)

I don't see anything wrong with gesundheit. It means health. And really I feel like the German expression is just saying - be healthy dammit, and stop sneezing!

[–] onion@feddit.de 5 points 2 years ago

You can also say "Schönheit – gesund biste ja": "Beauty – you're already healthy after all"

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago

That's what my German grandfather taught me to say and it's what I say.

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[–] BeefPiano@lemmy.world 23 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] Zorg 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] Diplomjodler@feddit.de 3 points 2 years ago
[–] TalesFromTheKitchen@lemmy.ml 14 points 2 years ago (1 children)
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[–] MrJameGumb@lemmy.world 13 points 2 years ago (2 children)

This was covered extensively on an episode of Seinfeld

[–] PM_ME_FEET_PICS@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 years ago

You're soooooo good looking.

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[–] lugal@sopuli.xyz 12 points 2 years ago (1 children)

"I hate when you do that"

That's my favorite

[–] marco@beehaw.org 2 points 2 years ago

I like "cleanup aisle 5!"

[–] Kolanaki@yiffit.net 12 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

sneeze once "Bless you."

Sneeze twice "Gesundheit."

Sneeze three times "Ok now you're just fishing for attention."

[–] 018118055@sopuli.xyz 11 points 2 years ago

"Satan curse you"

[–] thejml@lemm.ee 11 points 2 years ago

“I’m sorry, I didn’t quite catch that.” - in a Siri voice “Nah, I’m good, thanks though.” “Dude! You scared the crap outta me!”

[–] taaz@biglemmowski.win 11 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)
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[–] Funkymatt@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago

I always 'shhhh' like a librarian would

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[–] BlastboomStrice@mander.xyz 8 points 2 years ago (1 children)

In Greece we say "Γείτσες", which is a dimunitive for "Υγεία" (=Health), so essentially its like wishing the other person to be healthy.

[–] tweeks@feddit.nl 6 points 2 years ago

We say the same in the Netherlands, and sometimes we also say the equivalent for "cheers", not sure why though.

[–] garbagebagel@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I like to say GOD BLESS YOU in the most dramatic exaggerated way possible immediately after I sneeze so I beat everyone to the punch. You can't bless me bitches.

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago

"Don't you dare ask God to help me," Crawford reportedly snapped at the nurses praying at her bedside, before moments later the Academy Award winner took her final breath.

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[–] germanatlas@lemmy.blahaj.zone 6 points 2 years ago

"Well done" and "clean that up" are my favourites

[–] rbos@lemmy.ca 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Sneezing isn't normal! I never sneeze.

[–] Denvil@lemmy.one 8 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I sneeze multiple times daily whenever I go outside because of ACHOO Syndrome (yes that is a real name lol)

[–] rbos@lemmy.ca 6 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (2 children)

You poor dear! You should see a doctor. IT IS NOT NORMAL TO SNEEZE!

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[–] MonkCanatella@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 years ago

That was hilarious. Gonna have to check out their podcast.

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[–] jonsnothere@beehaw.org 6 points 2 years ago (3 children)

In Dutch you can say "you sneezed"

[–] Aggravationstation@feddit.uk 7 points 2 years ago

So the expected response in Dutch is to just tell someone they sneezed?

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[–] dustyCheese@beehaw.org 4 points 2 years ago

Sneezing isn’t normal, I never sneeze

[–] m3t00@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago

get any on you?

[–] SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago

I always tell my partner to cut it out when they sneeze.

[–] Viking_Hippie@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago

"I disagree"

[–] CarlsIII@kbin.social 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I like to say “acknowledged!” like Picard

[–] lugal@sopuli.xyz 2 points 2 years ago

"I'm going to sneeze."

"Make it so!"

[–] ooterness@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

I prefer the simple "Curse you."

[–] potpotato@artemis.camp 3 points 2 years ago
[–] Gaspar@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 2 years ago

"Heard, chef"

[–] Sabata11792@kbin.social 3 points 2 years ago

I say "god damn you" to unwork the broken blessing system.

[–] janet_catcus@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

recently, schatzi asked me to stop saying gesundheit or bless you or something each time she sneezes because it triggers her to sneeze again apparently...

[–] Resistentialism@feddit.uk 3 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Why don't you try to go for a high score? I wonder if they could whip out a 10 streak.

[–] Zacryon@feddit.de 2 points 2 years ago

My record was about 40 times in a row. I fucking hate spring.

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