The Issue of Sneezing

The Issue of Sneezing

by miranda
(washington, d.c.)

The issue of sneezing and how people react to it is confusing and sometimes embarrassing to me. When I sneeze, I simply say excuse me if anyone is around. I don't expect nor want anyone to say "bless you". To me that is awkward and has nothing to do with manners but rather with a long standing immediate habit that people think they are "supposed to say this." Please advise.

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