Replying to “Bless you” in English
How to respond when someone says “Bless you” after you sneeze.
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Say this after a sneeze
People say it almost automatically, even to strangers
Reply after Bless you
If someone says Bless you, just say this. Not Bless you too
Say this after you sneeze
Say this first after sneezing in public
Say what you're allergic to
allergic to = has a bad reaction to
Quick answers
Someone sneezes: what to say in English
Say “Bless you!” — say this after a sneeze. People say it almost automatically, even to strangers.
Save this: what to say in English
Say “Thank you!” — reply after Bless you. If someone says Bless you, just say this. Not Bless you too.
You sneeze: what to say in English
Say “Excuse me!” — say this after you sneeze. Say this first after sneezing in public.
Explain it: what to say in English
Say “I'm allergic to flowers.” — say what you're allergic to. allergic to = has a bad reaction to.