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Why People Say "Gesundheit"../'

 
 
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Mystique Eyed Phoenix IonU
Mystique Eyed Phoenix IonU
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Date: 2009-10-30 17:03
..The expression is German for "God Bless You".:saint:
The term began being used in the Middle Ages when the bubonic plague was ravaging Europe. In the final stages of the disease, the afflicted persons had fits of sneezing.
So, when others heard some1's nose blowing & spraying, they knew the person was probably about to die...
Thus, the farewell wish of God Bless You/ Gesundheit was spoken. :( :( but true.
Whether it be :lips::lips: OR :muscle::muscle:. . ."TRUE BLUE" IS The GENE that fits ALL;)

Omer E.
 
Omer E.
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Date: 2009-10-31 12:54
I think, it is just a good wish for his/her friend.
turkish: "Çok Yaşa" (pronunciation: choq yasha)

Carolyn Cook
 
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Date: 2009-11-01 21:26
I also heard that people would say it not only because they knew you were probably about to die, but for spiritual reasons as well. People (especially native americans) would say "God bless you" because they believed that your spirt could escape your body through a sneeze.

Dominic Ventura
 
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Date: 2009-11-01 21:42
Hold your nose during flu season, if you want to save your soul.:thumbup::lol:





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