When someone sneezes, we say, “Bless you” without thinking, but have you ever wondered why? Where did this habit come from, and what does it really mean? People have been saying "bless you" for ...

Calico Cat Says 'Bless You' Whenever Mom Sneezes and It Couldn't Be Sweeter originally appeared on Parade Pets. Cats tend to get a bad rap. While dogs are known as "Man's best friend", felines are ...

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 ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a co-worker who sneezes a lot. When she does, someone is always quick to say “God bless you!” I did not grow up being taught to say this, or anything else, when someone ...

Unless you were raised without any manners, you likely say "bless you" when someone sneezes (or some variation, like "gesundheit," which <a href="https://www.merriam ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I moved in with my boyfriend and discovered he has, in my opinion, a rather unusual habit. Not only does he say “bless you” in response to sneezes, but he does so in response to ...

Could you imagine someone sneezing and then just sitting in silence watching them as they compose themselves? We’re cringing at the awkwardness just thinking about it. But aside from just making both ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (WJW) – God bless you. Gesundheit. Salute.

Cats tend to get a bad rap. While dogs are known as "Man's best friend", felines are viewed as aloof, overly independent, and even downright snooty. The stereotype for cats is not very flattering, and ...