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Originally Posted by fdpaq0580
No, it might not make sense, as you put it. I will occasionally use "Bless you" when someone I know sneezes. They understand it as a kindness. I don't use it with strangers.
Also, more often than not, it seems that "have a blest day" is delivered monotone, without sincerity. That is when I find it most irritating. As mentioned earlier, "a good grunt" would be more genuine and even more appropriate.
Most often when someone says "have a nice day" or "have a blessed day", I respond with, "and you, as well", and smile. People don't generally mean to offend, but sometimes they do. That is why generic greetings and well wishes is best, imho.
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If people are offended when I say "Bless you" then there is something inherently wrong with them. Kind of like using the label "Miss or Mrs" instead of "Ms." If they are offended, then that is their problem, not mine. If they prefer to be called something else, I will accommodate them unless they wish to be called "Mr." when they are definitely a "Mrs or Miss." Out of courtesy and respect, I attempt to greet folks with a reverent greeting according to their beliefs, if possible. I attempt to respect one's culture, but not at the expense of my beliefs. If that bothers other folks, then like I said, that is their problem to deal with. I recently saw a guy with a T shirt that said "You find it offensive? I find it funny. That's why I am happier than you." Perhaps some folks are just too sensitive. Or maybe they are being disingenuous with their attempt to act offended over perceived mistakes in decent folks' civil interactions with them.
Asking the question of what do we think happens to one when they pass is an invitation to discuss religious beliefs. Some of us expressed our beliefs knowing that others would immediately jump in there to disparage. No big deal. I find it interesting that folks get riled up and aggressive at the mention of ANY religious conversation.
Believe me when I say that when someone says "GOD Bless you" or just "Bless you" they have no nefarious intentions. Most likely, it is a greeting from their heart, whether it is said off offhandedly or with warmth. It's not meant to offend.
I sincerely wish you a joyous afterlife.