Atheism is a belief system I believe in. A belief system of no belief in the existence of deities. I love it. Supernatural occurrences can be undone by science and evidence showing that was happened was mere happenstance.
Oh atheism and rationality, you have shown me what to do in most situations. But, you have failed me when I most frequently need you: What do I say when a person sneezes? Tradition says to say, "Bless you!" and I balk at using what sounds like a religious exclamation.
What do I say to a sneeze? People will think that I am rude if I remain silent. Those around have stopped saying it to me and it kind of hurts.
Oh boo-frakking-hoo. It doesn't hurt that much. I still don't want to be a spaz.
"MY RESPECTS TO YOU." seemed like a fine substitute, albeit stilted and out of place.
"ARE YOU OKAY?" would have genuine concern behind it (seriously), but the person may be confused as to what I am referring to.
I think I will settle on "THAT WAS A GOOD ONE." It addresses the action and compliments the person. A step beyond the crummy "Bless you!"
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