What should you say when someone nearby coughs?

Answer 1

You don't need to say anything after someone coughs, unless they are coughing without covering their mouth. Then, you could bring up in conversation, "I saw something on television that it's a good idea to cough into the crook of the elbow, like this. But I can hardly get my elbow up to my face in time. Can you?" When we say we have flaws or don't always do things right, we make our comments less offending. You could then add, "I always try to cough into a tissue because I worry about the germs I might spread. That TV doctor I saw on the morning news said that most respiratory illnesses are spread through coughing, sneezing, and not washing our hands."

If the person has an common sense, they will get the point. If you come across low key, they might get the point faster.

If they don't get the message, the next time, hand the person the box of tissues.

Answer 2

Usually, Bless You, or if offensive, you can say excuse you, or just go with the plain old gesundheit (Guh-zoon-tight)

Answer 3

Cover your mouth and nose so you do not spread respiratory droplets containing germs on others or surfaces near you where others will touch.

Answer 4

if you have manners you would say excuse me, pardon me, or bless me. bless me is better.

Answer 5

excuse me or pass me a tissue