It all started with the detergent manufacturers. Many times when people sneeze they will shart or piss themselves a little, hence putting money in Procter and Gambles pockets. More stains=more money.
They are blessing the almighty dollar.
[quote]Testy1 wrote:
They are blessing the almighty dollar.[/quote]
As should Radcon the Boor. Bow down before me and worship my almightiness and I shall rain down my golden droplets of politeness upon thy head.
DB
P.S. Testy1, in the future, you should capitalize my name.
[quote]Radcon wrote:
I appreciate true politeness, that is why I am questioning this act. I appreciate all the serious posts but for all the people being assholes while posting about their appreciation for politeness, what the hell is wrong with you?[/quote]
Haha - point taken
Watch the movie Singles again, maybe that will reinforce it for you a little…you have seen it haven’t you? (not being a dick, just wondering - it wasn’t epic or anything but a good watch that provides an introspect of intermingled lives from the grunge era, so it’s about a 15 yr old movie or so)
What everyone is trying to say is that it’s not about you, it’s about showing others that no matter how stupid, trivial or meaningful the ritual is, that you will show an act of courtesy regardless of your beliefs because somebody, somewhere may actually appreciate it - and if that happens just once in 100 times it’s worth it - no?
[quote]Split wrote:
you say bless you because when you sneeze your heart stops for a brief second and you are clinically dead.[/quote]
Sorry… can’t consider anything you say 'cuz your avatar over-rides all conscious thought…
As long as I use this every day I never sneeze, which means I never hear the annoying Bless You…Bless you!, my beautiful netti pot
[quote]rugbyhit wrote:
As long as I use this every day I never sneeze, which means I never hear the annoying Bless You…Bless you!, my beautiful netti pot
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I use a neti too, but how does that keep you from ingesting dust particles throughout the day or an allergic reaction to something in the air? I also sneeze from photo-sensitivity. Whenever I walk from inside to outside on a sunny day, I sneeze two times - strange things.
DB
[quote]dollarbill44 wrote:
rugbyhit wrote:
As long as I use this every day I never sneeze, which means I never hear the annoying Bless You…Bless you!, my beautiful netti pot
I use a neti too, but how does that keep you from ingesting dust particles throughout the day or an allergic reaction to something in the air? I also sneeze from photo-sensitivity. Whenever I walk from inside to outside on a sunny day, I sneeze two times - strange things.
DB[/quote]
I was always curious about this. One day I read an explanation about why it is that one must look away from light to sneeze - of course I didn’t retain this information, but it’s out there:) When I first read it I was like wait, I have to look at the light to make me sneeze. Then I realized after reading the article that while the light may initiate the corresponding sneeze, it’s impossible to actually sneeze while looking at the light…interesting stuff.
[quote]dollarbill44 wrote:
rugbyhit wrote:
As long as I use this every day I never sneeze, which means I never hear the annoying Bless You…Bless you!, my beautiful netti pot
I use a neti too, but how does that keep you from ingesting dust particles throughout the day or an allergic reaction to something in the air? I also sneeze from photo-sensitivity. Whenever I walk from inside to outside on a sunny day, I sneeze two times - strange things.
DB[/quote]
For me at least, it seems the dust just collects in the mucus membrane and at the end of the day I eliminate it with the pot.
I did exaggerate a bit. I too will sneeze occasionally due to the bright light…odd
[quote]rugbyhit wrote:
dollarbill44 wrote:
rugbyhit wrote:
As long as I use this every day I never sneeze, which means I never hear the annoying Bless You…Bless you!, my beautiful netti pot
I use a neti too, but how does that keep you from ingesting dust particles throughout the day or an allergic reaction to something in the air? I also sneeze from photo-sensitivity. Whenever I walk from inside to outside on a sunny day, I sneeze two times - strange things.
DB
For me at least, it seems the dust just collects in the mucus membrane and at the end of the day I eliminate it with the pot.
I did exaggerate a bit. I too will sneeze occasionally due to the bright light…odd[/quote]
God Bless You.
DB
[quote]Mousse wrote:
Radcon wrote:
I appreciate true politeness, that is why I am questioning this act. I appreciate all the serious posts but for all the people being assholes while posting about their appreciation for politeness, what the hell is wrong with you?
Haha - point taken
Watch the movie Singles again, maybe that will reinforce it for you a little…you have seen it haven’t you? (not being a dick, just wondering - it wasn’t epic or anything but a good watch that provides an introspect of intermingled lives from the grunge era, so it’s about a 15 yr old movie or so)
What everyone is trying to say is that it’s not about you, it’s about showing others that no matter how stupid, trivial or meaningful the ritual is, that you will show an act of courtesy regardless of your beliefs because somebody, somewhere may actually appreciate it - and if that happens just once in 100 times it’s worth it - no?
[/quote]
I haven’t seen it. I totally agree that even if an act doesn’t make sense but is interpreted as kindness then it is worth it.
Today I was at the store and was buying one item so this guy with a few things in his cart let me go ahead of him. I thought that was very nice of him. There are so many ways that we can show true kindness and unselfishness to others. A kind word or compliment is so easy to give and means so much more then a cliche phrase that I don’t see why people are so protective of it.
The people protecting this phrase so staunchly remind me of the idea behind the movie Crash. People are so desperate for contact with others that they Crash into each other to get that contact. Are we so socially starved and unable to show true kindness to others that we need to be able to say bless you to each other to feel a sense of connection. Maybe we’re getting there but I hope not.
[quote]Radcon wrote:
Mousse wrote:
Radcon wrote:
I appreciate true politeness, that is why I am questioning this act. I appreciate all the serious posts but for all the people being assholes while posting about their appreciation for politeness, what the hell is wrong with you?
Haha - point taken
Watch the movie Singles again, maybe that will reinforce it for you a little…you have seen it haven’t you? (not being a dick, just wondering - it wasn’t epic or anything but a good watch that provides an introspect of intermingled lives from the grunge era, so it’s about a 15 yr old movie or so)
What everyone is trying to say is that it’s not about you, it’s about showing others that no matter how stupid, trivial or meaningful the ritual is, that you will show an act of courtesy regardless of your beliefs because somebody, somewhere may actually appreciate it - and if that happens just once in 100 times it’s worth it - no?
I haven’t seen it. I totally agree that even if an act doesn’t make sense but is interpreted as kindness then it is worth it.
Today I was at the store and was buying one item so this guy with a few things in his cart let me go ahead of him. I thought that was very nice of him. There are so many ways that we can show true kindness and unselfishness to others. A kind word or compliment is so easy to give and means so much more then a cliche phrase that I don’t see why people are so protective of it.
The people protecting this phrase so staunchly remind me of the idea behind the movie Crash. People are so desperate for contact with others that they Crash into each other to get that contact. Are we so socially starved and unable to show true kindness to others that we need to be able to say bless you to each other to feel a sense of connection. Maybe we’re getting there but I hope not.
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Why do you continue to question the motives behind common courtesy? Maybe the guy who let you in front of him just wanted to look at your ass. Did you ever think of that? So, when someone does something nice to you, it’s because they are genuinely a nice person and you’re so awesome that people go out of their way for you, but if someone else says “God bless you” after a sneeze it’s fake politeness? I’d like to hear more rationalizations from you, because they’re getting funny.
DB
[quote]dollarbill44 wrote:
I can’t understand why people smile at one another or say nice things to people they just met. It’s not like anyone cares about anyone else, right? When you get right down to it, no one should pretend to give a shit about anyone else because we’re all in it (life) just for ourselves. What intrinsic reward could anyone get from being nice to someone else.
DB[/quote]
db, you have added no solid thought to this thread. You’ve obviously had an emotional and irrational reaction to what I have said. It is easily visible from one of your previous posts. You immediately took an extremist view as if social politeness would cease to exist if this one cliche phrase was removed. All my points are rational and make sense. The only thing that is debatable about the topic is whether any people feel a TRUE sense of connection or care from their fellow human because of it.
I don’t think the phrase would be truly missed. Would people even notice after a little time? Would anyone feel isolated because no one blessed them from their sneeze? Maybe we all could try to grow in life by letting go of our cliche/unthoughtful phrases and being thoughtful to one another.