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.
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!
I started saying "Gesundung" as a joke 10 years ago, and now I can't stop. It's not a real word, but if it were it would mean "Getting healthy". Seemed more appropriate to me at the time, and still kinda does.
It feels very good, like physically itches the inside back of my throat (amazing if you're having an allergic response to something), while being deeply psychologically satisfying to yell from your abdomen. I try to only do it at home, but there's a reason some people scream-sneeze.
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.
"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.
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...
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Sabata11792@kbin.social · 76 pts · 2y
I say "god damn you" to unwork the broken blessing system.
gibmiser@lemmy.world · 68 pts · 2y
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.
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starman2112@sh.itjust.works · 5 pts · 2y
The ol' smooth shark maneuver
CarlsIII@kbin.social · 38 pts · 2y
I like to say “acknowledged!” like Picard
lugal@sopuli.xyz · 20 pts · 2y
"I'm going to sneeze."
"Make it so!"
CertifiedBlackGuy@lemmy.world · 11 pts · 2y
"You may fire when ready."
lugal@sopuli.xyz · 7 pts · 2y
"fire at Will."
MartinXYZ@sh.itjust.works · 6 pts · 2y
His name is spelled with one "l"; "Wil"
(He'll probably block me for that, if he's on Lemmy)
FlyingSquid@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
danc4498@lemmy.world · 34 pts · 2y
I always say “shut up” in the most annoyed way possible.
Daft_ish@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
Lol
doingthestuff@lemmy.world · 29 pts · 2y
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 pts · 2y
You can also say "Schönheit – gesund biste ja": "Beauty – you're already healthy after all"
JayObey711@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
It used to be something to say to yourself. A little "fuck I hope I'm not next" prayer.
FlyingSquid@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
That's what my German grandfather taught me to say and it's what I say.
shrugal@lemm.ee · 1 pts · 2y
I started saying "Gesundung" as a joke 10 years ago, and now I can't stop. It's not a real word, but if it were it would mean "Getting healthy". Seemed more appropriate to me at the time, and still kinda does.
BeefPiano@lemmy.world · 23 pts · 2y
Gesundheit
Zorg@lemmings.world · 6 pts · 2y
Prosit
Diplomjodler@feddit.de · 4 pts · 2y
Mahlzeit!
PlasterAnalyst@kbin.social · 20 pts · 2y
People who intentionally yell when they sneeze can fuck off.
VoilaChihuahua@lemmy.world · 12 pts · 2y
It feels very good, like physically itches the inside back of my throat (amazing if you're having an allergic response to something), while being deeply psychologically satisfying to yell from your abdomen. I try to only do it at home, but there's a reason some people scream-sneeze.
Repelle@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 2y
I vocalize pretty loudly when I sneeze and it’s entirely involuntary. I hate that I do it and I’ve tried to force myself to stop and it doesn’t work.
ivanafterall@kbin.social · 19 pts · 2y
"Fucking grow up."
TalesFromTheKitchen@lemmy.ml · 13 pts · 2y
Nice Ron!
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MrJameGumb@lemmy.world · 13 pts · 2y
This was covered extensively on an episode of Seinfeld
PM_ME_FEET_PICS@sh.itjust.works · 4 pts · 2y
You're soooooo good looking.
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Kolanaki@yiffit.net · 11 pts · 2y
sneeze once "Bless you."
Sneeze twice "Gesundheit."
Sneeze three times "Ok now you're just fishing for attention."
thejml@lemm.ee · 11 pts · 2y
“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!”
Funkymatt@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 2y
I always 'shhhh' like a librarian would
lugal@sopuli.xyz · 9 pts · 2y
That's my favorite
018118055@sopuli.xyz · 9 pts · 2y
"Satan curse you"
taaz@biglemmowski.win · 9 pts · 2y
Ashley Johnsons reactions to Sam Riegels sneezes
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zib@kbin.social · 7 pts · 2y
I usually go with "None of that"
BlastboomStrice@mander.xyz · 7 pts · 2y
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 · 5 pts · 2y
We say the same in the Netherlands, and sometimes we also say the equivalent for "cheers", not sure why though.
garbagebagel@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 2y
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 pts · 2y
https://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/films/1749878/joan-crawford-final-words-spt
rbos@lemmy.ca · 6 pts · 2y
Sneezing isn't normal! I never sneeze.
Denvil@lemmy.one · 8 pts · 2y
I sneeze multiple times daily whenever I go outside because of ACHOO Syndrome (yes that is a real name lol)
rbos@lemmy.ca · 6 pts · 2y
You poor dear! You should see a doctor. IT IS NOT NORMAL TO SNEEZE!
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MonkCanatella@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 2y
That was hilarious. Gonna have to check out their podcast.
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DauntingFlamingo@lemmy.ml · 6 pts · 2y
Curse you.
germanatlas@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 5 pts · 2y
"Well done" and "clean that up" are my favourites
SpaceNoodle@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
I always tell my partner to cut it out when they sneeze.
m3t00@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
get any on you?
Viking_Hippie@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
"I disagree"
ooterness@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
I prefer the simple "Curse you."
potpotato@artemis.camp · 3 pts · 2y
Ew
Yuk
Gaspar@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 2 pts · 2y
"Heard, chef"
janet_catcus@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 1 pts · 2y
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 · 2 pts · 2y
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 pts · 2y
My record was about 40 times in a row. I fucking hate spring.
janet_catcus@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 1 pts · 2y
well, she doesnt like to sneeze and asked me to stop, so my hands are tied and i try to not be a bother to her during an already hard time for her <3
Resistentialism@feddit.uk · 2 pts · 2y
Ahh, if it's like a proper dislike and she really doesn't want it. Then fair enough. I thought it was more of an annoyance