Do you say *bless you*?

I do when most people sneeze if I know themcryptosopoidium

[QUOTE="Dracargen"][QUOTE="ElectronicMagic"]

Because everytime they say it it feels like they just punched me in the face.

ElectronicMagic

. . . .Because they give you an extremely simple courtesy that has been around for centuries, if not millenia?

Seriously, that's just sad. I might as well get angry at a man who opens a door for a woman because he's implying that she's not strong enough to open a door for herself.:roll:

Because they brought their religion into it. If they want to say gesundheit, that's different. But "Bless you or god bless you" brings an unwanted element to it for me.

Usually, depends though if i know the person I'll definetly say "bless you"

[QUOTE="Dracargen"][QUOTE="ElectronicMagic"]

Because everytime they say it it feels like they just punched me in the face.

ElectronicMagic

. . . .Because they give you an extremely simple courtesy that has been around for centuries, if not millenia?

Seriously, that's just sad. I might as well get angry at a man who opens a door for a woman because he's implying that she's not strong enough to open a door for herself.:roll:

Because they brought their religion into it. If they want to say gesundheit, that's different. But "Bless you or god bless you" brings an unwanted element to it for me.

They do not mean anything by by it. There is no reason to get angry. Like people who get mad or offended when people say merry Christmas instead of happy holidays.

[QUOTE="ElectronicMagic"][QUOTE="Dracargen"][QUOTE="ElectronicMagic"]

Because everytime they say it it feels like they just punched me in the face.

elblanquito_81

. . . .Because they give you an extremely simple courtesy that has been around for centuries, if not millenia?

Seriously, that's just sad. I might as well get angry at a man who opens a door for a woman because he's implying that she's not strong enough to open a door for herself.:roll:

Because they brought their religion into it. If they want to say gesundheit, that's different. But "Bless you or god bless you" brings an unwanted element to it for me.

I just would rather be told gesundheit or nothing at all. I actually prefer nothing at all. I don't see why people do it whenever someone sneezes, I rarely say anything. It's an empty gesture.

[QUOTE="Dracargen"][QUOTE="ElectronicMagic"]

Because everytime they say it it feels like they just punched me in the face.

ElectronicMagic

. . . .Because they give you an extremely simple courtesy that has been around for centuries, if not millenia?

Seriously, that's just sad. I might as well get angry at a man who opens a door for a woman because he's implying that she's not strong enough to open a door for herself.:roll:

Because they brought their religion into it. If they want to say gesundheit, that's different. But "Bless you or god bless you" brings an unwanted element to it for me.

I'm athiest and I say it, because it's just a courtesy. You must have some real self esteem issues if that upsets you.

Do you also get upset when someone says "goddamn it"? :|

[QUOTE="ElectronicMagic"][QUOTE="Dracargen"][QUOTE="ElectronicMagic"]

Because everytime they say it it feels like they just punched me in the face.

dave123321

. . . .Because they give you an extremely simple courtesy that has been around for centuries, if not millenia?

Seriously, that's just sad. I might as well get angry at a man who opens a door for a woman because he's implying that she's not strong enough to open a door for herself.:roll:

Because they brought their religion into it. If they want to say gesundheit, that's different. But "Bless you or god bless you" brings an unwanted element to it for me.

They do not mean anything by by it. There is no reason to get angry. Like people who get mad or offended when people say merry Christmas instead of happy holidays.

If they want to say something to me, it's gesundheit or nothing at all(which I prefer). Happy holidays should be the norm nowadays, I don't like it when someone says "Merry Christmas" to me either. I'd prefer nothing at all or "Happy Holidays". That why it doesn't exclude people like me who are Atheists.

[QUOTE="dave123321"][QUOTE="ElectronicMagic"][QUOTE="Dracargen"][QUOTE="ElectronicMagic"]

Because everytime they say it it feels like they just punched me in the face.

ElectronicMagic

. . . .Because they give you an extremely simple courtesy that has been around for centuries, if not millenia?

Seriously, that's just sad. I might as well get angry at a man who opens a door for a woman because he's implying that she's not strong enough to open a door for herself.:roll:

Because they brought their religion into it. If they want to say gesundheit, that's different. But "Bless you or god bless you" brings an unwanted element to it for me.

They do not mean anything by by it. There is no reason to get angry. Like people who get mad or offended when people say merry Christmas instead of happy holidays.

If they want to say something to me, it's gesundheit or nothing at all(which I prefer). Happy holidays should be the norm nowadays, I don't like it when someone says "Merry Christmas" to me either. I'd prefer nothing at all or "Happy Holidays". That why it doesn't exclude people like me who are Atheists.

[QUOTE="ElectronicMagic"][QUOTE="Dracargen"][QUOTE="ElectronicMagic"]

Because everytime they say it it feels like they just punched me in the face.

DivergeUnify

. . . .Because they give you an extremely simple courtesy that has been around for centuries, if not millenia?

Seriously, that's just sad. I might as well get angry at a man who opens a door for a woman because he's implying that she's not strong enough to open a door for herself.:roll:

Because they brought their religion into it. If they want to say gesundheit, that's different. But "Bless you or god bless you" brings an unwanted element to it for me.

I'm athiest and I say it, because it's just a courtesy. You must have some real self esteem issues if that upsets you.

Do you also get upset when someone says "goddamn it"? :|

I have no self-esteem issues, I don't see how self-esteem would be relevant in this case. For me, it's not a courtesy, just an empty gesture.

I don't use "goddamnit", when people say it doesn't bother me unless they direct it towards me. As in "goddamn you". "goddamn it" isn't being directed towards me, like "god bless you" is.

[QUOTE="ElectronicMagic"][QUOTE="Dracargen"][QUOTE="ElectronicMagic"]

Because everytime they say it it feels like they just punched me in the face.

DivergeUnify

. . . .Because they give you an extremely simple courtesy that has been around for centuries, if not millenia?

Seriously, that's just sad. I might as well get angry at a man who opens a door for a woman because he's implying that she's not strong enough to open a door for herself.:roll:

Because they brought their religion into it. If they want to say gesundheit, that's different. But "Bless you or god bless you" brings an unwanted element to it for me.

I'm athiest and I say it, because it's just a courtesy. You must have some real self esteem issues if that upsets you.

Do you also get upset when someone says "goddamn it"? :|

I agree with what you're saying. It's a nice gesture and that's why a simple "thanks" would suffice. Even if you aren't religious.

[QUOTE="ElectronicMagic"][QUOTE="dave123321"][QUOTE="ElectronicMagic"][QUOTE="Dracargen"][QUOTE="ElectronicMagic"]

Because everytime they say it it feels like they just punched me in the face.

DivergeUnify

. . . .Because they give you an extremely simple courtesy that has been around for centuries, if not millenia?

Seriously, that's just sad. I might as well get angry at a man who opens a door for a woman because he's implying that she's not strong enough to open a door for herself.:roll:

Because they brought their religion into it. If they want to say gesundheit, that's different. But "Bless you or god bless you" brings an unwanted element to it for me.

They do not mean anything by by it. There is no reason to get angry. Like people who get mad or offended when people say merry Christmas instead of happy holidays.

If they want to say something to me, it's gesundheit or nothing at all(which I prefer). Happy holidays should be the norm nowadays, I don't like it when someone says "Merry Christmas" to me either. I'd prefer nothing at all or "Happy Holidays". That why it doesn't exclude people like me who are Atheists.

It's just a differance of opinion buddy, no reason to try to feel better about yourself with all of the emoticons.

[QUOTE="DivergeUnify"][QUOTE="ElectronicMagic"][QUOTE="Dracargen"][QUOTE="ElectronicMagic"]

Because everytime they say it it feels like they just punched me in the face.

ElectronicMagic

. . . .Because they give you an extremely simple courtesy that has been around for centuries, if not millenia?

Seriously, that's just sad. I might as well get angry at a man who opens a door for a woman because he's implying that she's not strong enough to open a door for herself.:roll:

Because they brought their religion into it. If they want to say gesundheit, that's different. But "Bless you or god bless you" brings an unwanted element to it for me.

I'm athiest and I say it, because it's just a courtesy. You must have some real self esteem issues if that upsets you.

Do you also get upset when someone says "goddamn it"? :|

I have no self-esteem issues, I don't see how self-esteem would be relevant in this case. For me, it's not a courtesy, just an empty gesture.

I don't use "goddamnit", when people say it doesn't bother me unless they direct it towards me. As in "goddamn you". "goddamn it" isn't being directed towards me, like "god bless you" is.

[QUOTE="DivergeUnify"][QUOTE="ElectronicMagic"][QUOTE="dave123321"][QUOTE="ElectronicMagic"][QUOTE="Dracargen"][QUOTE="ElectronicMagic"]

Because everytime they say it it feels like they just punched me in the face.

ElectronicMagic

. . . .Because they give you an extremely simple courtesy that has been around for centuries, if not millenia?

Seriously, that's just sad. I might as well get angry at a man who opens a door for a woman because he's implying that she's not strong enough to open a door for herself.:roll:

Because they brought their religion into it. If they want to say gesundheit, that's different. But "Bless you or god bless you" brings an unwanted element to it for me.

They do not mean anything by by it. There is no reason to get angry. Like people who get mad or offended when people say merry Christmas instead of happy holidays.

If they want to say something to me, it's gesundheit or nothing at all(which I prefer). Happy holidays should be the norm nowadays, I don't like it when someone says "Merry Christmas" to me either. I'd prefer nothing at all or "Happy Holidays". That why it doesn't exclude people like me who are Atheists.

It's just a differance of opinion buddy, no reason to try to feel better about yourself with all of the emoticons.

No no no, I disagree. Someone who feels like they're being punched in the face when someone says "bless you", because they're "bringing their religion into it" clearly has self-esteem issues :|DivergeUnify

Disagree all you want, self-esteem is completely irrelevant in this case.

[QUOTE="elblanquito_81"][QUOTE="ElectronicMagic"][QUOTE="Dracargen"][QUOTE="ElectronicMagic"]

Because everytime they say it it feels like they just punched me in the face.

ElectronicMagic

. . . .Because they give you an extremely simple courtesy that has been around for centuries, if not millenia?

Seriously, that's just sad. I might as well get angry at a man who opens a door for a woman because he's implying that she's not strong enough to open a door for herself.:roll:

Because they brought their religion into it. If they want to say gesundheit, that's different. But "Bless you or god bless you" brings an unwanted element to it for me.

I just would rather be told gesundheit or nothing at all. I actually prefer nothing at all. I don't see why people do it whenever someone sneezes, I rarely say anything. It's an empty gesture.

[QUOTE="DivergeUnify"]No no no, I disagree. Someone who feels like they're being punched in the face when someone says "bless you", because they're "bringing their religion into it" clearly has self-esteem issues :|ElectronicMagic

Disagree all you want, self-esteem is completely irrelevant in this case.

Except that's exactly what goes through my mind when I read crap like "Because everytime they say it it feels like they just punched me in the face." over saying bless youDivergeUnify

All of the emoticons go through your head?

[QUOTE="DivergeUnify"]No no no, I disagree. Someone who feels like they're being punched in the face when someone says "bless you", because they're "bringing their religion into it" clearly has self-esteem issues :|ElectronicMagic

Disagree all you want, self-esteem is completely irrelevant in this case.

[QUOTE="dave123321"][QUOTE="ElectronicMagic"][QUOTE="Dracargen"][QUOTE="ElectronicMagic"]

Because everytime they say it it feels like they just punched me in the face.

ElectronicMagic

. . . .Because they give you an extremely simple courtesy that has been around for centuries, if not millenia?

Seriously, that's just sad. I might as well get angry at a man who opens a door for a woman because he's implying that she's not strong enough to open a door for herself.:roll:

Because they brought their religion into it. If they want to say gesundheit, that's different. But "Bless you or god bless you" brings an unwanted element to it for me.

They do not mean anything by by it. There is no reason to get angry. Like people who get mad or offended when people say merry Christmas instead of happy holidays.

If they want to say something to me, it's gesundheit or nothing at all(which I prefer). Happy holidays should be the norm nowadays, I don't like it when someone says "Merry Christmas" to me either. I'd prefer nothing at all or "Happy Holidays". That why it doesn't exclude people like me who are Atheists.

No one is trying to exclude you. I celebrate Christmas and I am an atheist. No one is trying to offend you ans it is silly to be offended by something with very good intentions.

[QUOTE="DivergeUnify"]Except that's exactly what goes through my mind when I read crap like "Because everytime they say it it feels like they just punched me in the face." over saying bless youElectronicMagic

All of the emoticons go through your head?

[QUOTE="ElectronicMagic"]

[QUOTE="DivergeUnify"]No no no, I disagree. Someone who feels like they're being punched in the face when someone says "bless you", because they're "bringing their religion into it" clearly has self-esteem issues :|DivergeUnify

Disagree all you want, self-esteem is completely irrelevant in this case.

When self-esteem has nothing to do with it, yeah that's a pretty good answer to give to someone who insists their is some connection, when there isn't.

[QUOTE="ElectronicMagic"][QUOTE="DivergeUnify"]Except that's exactly what goes through my mind when I read crap like "Because everytime they say it it feels like they just punched me in the face." over saying bless youDivergeUnify

All of the emoticons go through your head?

Not in the slightest, it's your head.

[QUOTE="DivergeUnify"][QUOTE="ElectronicMagic"]

[QUOTE="DivergeUnify"]No no no, I disagree. Someone who feels like they're being punched in the face when someone says "bless you", because they're "bringing their religion into it" clearly has self-esteem issues :|ElectronicMagic

Disagree all you want, self-esteem is completely irrelevant in this case.

When self-esteem has nothing to do with it, yeah that's a pretty good answer to give to someone who insists their is some connection, when there isn't.

[QUOTE="ElectronicMagic"]

[QUOTE="DivergeUnify"]No no no, I disagree. Someone who feels like they're being punched in the face when someone says "bless you", because they're "bringing their religion into it" clearly has self-esteem issues :|dave123321

Disagree all you want, self-esteem is completely irrelevant in this case.

[QUOTE="dave123321"][QUOTE="ElectronicMagic"][QUOTE="Dracargen"][QUOTE="ElectronicMagic"]

Because everytime they say it it feels like they just punched me in the face.

ElectronicMagic

. . . .Because they give you an extremely simple courtesy that has been around for centuries, if not millenia?

Seriously, that's just sad. I might as well get angry at a man who opens a door for a woman because he's implying that she's not strong enough to open a door for herself.:roll:

Because they brought their religion into it. If they want to say gesundheit, that's different. But "Bless you or god bless you" brings an unwanted element to it for me.

They do not mean anything by by it. There is no reason to get angry. Like people who get mad or offended when people say merry Christmas instead of happy holidays.

If they want to say something to me, it's gesundheit or nothing at all(which I prefer). Happy holidays should be the norm nowadays, I don't like it when someone says "Merry Christmas" to me either. I'd prefer nothing at all or "Happy Holidays". That why it doesn't exclude people like me who are Atheists.

No one is trying to exclude you. I celebrate Christmas and I am an atheist. No one is trying to offend you ans it is silly to be offended by something with very good intentions.

I just don't like the fact that they can't say "Happy Holidays" or nothing at all. I prefer nothing at all. I hate being people presuming me to be a Christian.

I just don't like the fact that they can't say "Happy Holidays" or nothing at all. I prefer nothing at all. I hate being people presuming me to be a Christian.

ElectronicMagic

[QUOTE="ElectronicMagic"][QUOTE="DivergeUnify"][QUOTE="ElectronicMagic"]

[QUOTE="DivergeUnify"]No no no, I disagree. Someone who feels like they're being punched in the face when someone says "bless you", because they're "bringing their religion into it" clearly has self-esteem issues :|DivergeUnify

Disagree all you want, self-esteem is completely irrelevant in this case.

When self-esteem has nothing to do with it, yeah that's a pretty good answer to give to someone who insists their is some connection, when there isn't.

You didn't say my answer was a good one, you simply said you didn't expect any other kind of answer from me. So I replied that my answer to what you said, was a good one under the circumstances. I don't know what you were implying by "I wouldn't expect any other answer from you" but it came off negatively.

sometimes, and it depends if i know the person. or how close i am. and if somebody else says "bless you" first, then yeah u dont wanna sound like an echo.

in reality, i think its the most pointless tradition and people need to stop saying it OR expecting others to say it. a sneeze is a sneeze, its nothing u need to be "blessed" for. I dont even believe in blessings. LOL

i only say it in some cases because it's a social norm. if i dont think the person cares if i say it or not, i wont say it.

No one probably does...DivergeUnify

I have plenty of times before, especially around people I just met. When they find out, they are pretty shocked and had assumed all along that I was of their religion. In-fact I have lost a few friends after they found out that I'm an Atheist. It doesn't bother me that they are no longer my friends, just makes me wish they would assume I was something because they are.

I just don't like the fact that they can't say "Happy Holidays" or nothing at all. I prefer nothing at all. I hate being people presuming me to be a Christian.

ElectronicMagic

Most are not presuming that you are. A lot of non-christians celebrate Christmas . And "bless you" or "god bless you" are not phrases meant solely for Christians or anyone who believes in a god.

[QUOTE="ElectronicMagic"]

I just don't like the fact that they can't say "Happy Holidays" or nothing at all. I prefer nothing at all. I hate being people presuming me to be a Christian.

dave123321

Most are not presuming that you are. A lot of non-christians celebrate Christmas . And "bless you" or "god bless you" are not phrases meant solely for Christians or anyone who believes in a god.

I've had many assume I was Christian before. They may not think about it when they say it because it's a social norm, but I politely decline their "blessing" and explain that I'm an Atheist.

[QUOTE="DivergeUnify"]No one probably does...ElectronicMagic

I have plenty of times before, especially around people I just met. When they find out, they are pretty shocked and had assumed all along that I was of their religion. In-fact I have lost a few friends after they found out that I'm an Atheist. It doesn't bother me that they are no longer my friends, just makes me wish they would assume I was something because they are.

[QUOTE="ElectronicMagic"][QUOTE="DivergeUnify"]No one probably does...DivergeUnify

I have plenty of times before, especially around people I just met. When they find out, they are pretty shocked and had assumed all along that I was of their religion. In-fact I have lost a few friends after they found out that I'm an Atheist. It doesn't bother me that they are no longer my friends, just makes me wish they would assume I was something because they are.

What can you do when people stop being friends with you when they find out that you are an Atheist? It's alright with me, just shows what kind of people they are and who my true friends are.

When someone sneezes, do you say bless you?

I do, only with women though.

Discuss.

_EvidencE_

LOL so true man