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Why do we say, “Excuse me” when we sneeze and not when we cough?

Why do we say, “God bless you” after someone sneezes but not after they cough?

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  1. 3grnowl - 26-30 years old

    Posted by 3grnowl Jul 11th, 2012 at 7:50PM

    I say "excuse me" when I cough, because I feel I can control coughs better then sneezes and if my cough is interrupting something I feel bad.

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  2. NorthernStar1980 - 31-35 years old - female

    Reply by NorthernStar1980 Jul 11th, 2012 at 7:54PM

    Well, if I am hacking up half a lung...then I will apologize for disturbing the peace, but if it's just a slight cough...I usually say nothing!

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  3. Maia000 - 18-21 years old - female

    Posted by Maia000 Jul 11th, 2012 at 7:45PM

    yeaa its weird... in my culture back home its the other way around

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  4. NorthernStar1980 - 31-35 years old - female

    Reply by NorthernStar1980 Jul 11th, 2012 at 7:48PM

    Oh really? That's different! :-)

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  5. Lany113 - 26-30 years old - female

    Posted by Lany113 Jul 11th, 2012 at 7:43PM

    i say "bless you" when someone farts

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  6. Lany113 - 26-30 years old - female

    Reply by Lany113 Jul 11th, 2012 at 7:46PM

    bless you

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  7. redmaple - 56-60 years old - male

    Posted by redmaple Jul 11th, 2012 at 8:09PM

    Because too often I get a rude reply if I say "God bless you" to a sneeze.

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