How/why did saying things like bless you or gesundheit start? And when?

  • TopShelfVanilla@sh.itjust.works
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    1 year ago

    I use the German word Gesundheit. It means health. I will offer it for most audible bodily functions, though, not just sneezes.

    • hoshikarakitaridia@sh.itjust.works
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      1 year ago

      That’s funny.

      I use it for all of those, but also if someone uses or words I don’t understand or if they bite their tongue or anything similar. I successfully managed to confuse a lot of people doing that and it brings me great joy.