Bless you

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Sneeze Response

Customarily said after sneezing to wish good health.

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Achoo! 'Bless you!'

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Not Religious

While originating from superstition, it's used no matter the religion.

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He sneezed, and even in the office everyone said 'bless you.'

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Alternate 'Gesundheit'

In some places, 'gesundheit' is used which means 'health' in German.

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'Achoo!' 'Gesundheit!'

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