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Re: Answer to a sneeze

Here in the US, since a sneeze is considered a potential terrorist attack, we say "You're under arrest!"

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Re: Answer to a sneeze

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In America, we spell it "achoo".

I'm curious to how this custom even started.
Perhaps this formalism dates back to the Black Plague or something? Is this Euro-centric in origin, or do other cultures mimic this tradition?


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Here in the US, since a sneeze is considered a potential terrorist attack, we say "You're under arrest!"

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Little did you know about this government policy.

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Re: Answer to a sneeze

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It's actually "to your wishes"
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Re: Answer to a sneeze

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since a sneeze is considered a potential terrorist attack
lol, and making what isn't considered a terrorist activity?
fart, sneeze, eek, squeak, blowing the nose, thud, grunt, squack, quack, burp, chirp, hiss, whiz, zip, clank, shud, bang, beep, click, tick, thump, roar, woo, boo, smack, wack, screech, zap, bong, ding, creek ... you know, i am yet to think of one that could not be considered the noise of terrorist activity....


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Re: Answer to a sneeze

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salud=health

pronounced sah-lewd
call this TMI
but salud etal in the romance languages also are a form of greeting...which comes from the latin salus which is to save...IOW, it was a Christian greeting meaning you wish one salvation...and of course, if you're saved, you must be healthy

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Re: Answer to a sneeze

In Irish, it's "Dia leat" which means God is with you/ God be with you.
Hello in Irish is also "Dia duit" (God on you/to you)
It's a very Deicentric language
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Re: Answer to a sneeze

Here's an extensive page with all of the different drinking terms for good health.

How to say cheers - Slainte - prost - skål in different languages / countries - skål på forskellige sprog by Alternative Whisky Academy
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Re: Answer to a sneeze

In Persian

Aafiat bashe(Be Healthy)

its pronunciation: a:fi:aet ba:she
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