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There are several reasons for the "Pardon me." after a sneeze.
You have just inadvertently exposed those around you to your germs, and made a loud disruptive noise, it is only polite to ask pardon.
You may need to excuse yourself to blow your nose, something that is impolite at table or in company, so a "Pardon me." could precede your departure.
And my favorite - It was believed at one time that when you sneeze, your soul momentarily exits your body, if the "devil" is in close attendance he could "slip in to" the vacated body. A "Pardon me." and the common response of "Bless you." was supposed to chase the "devil" away.
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How do you say I beg your pardon in French?
I beg your pardon is "je vous demande pardon ?" in French.
How do you say pardon in french?
Pardon! That actually is how to say pardon. =)
What did the statue of liberty say to the sneezing tourists?
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What do superstitions say about sneezing?
That they come in threes.
Do Canadians say excuse you or pardon you?
It's very common to hear Canadians say 'Excuse me' or 'Pardon me' when asking someone to repeat themselves. Not many people would say 'excuse you' or 'pardon you' though, that would sound a bit rude.
Why do people say achoo when sneezing?
not all people do..
How do you say pardon me in bengali?
khoma korun.
If a person has received a pardon do you have the right to ask what the original charge was?
Yes, a pardon is NOT an exoneration of guilt, and since it is not an expungement, it will be in their criminal history record.
Is it true that if you say q it stops a person from sneezing?
No. That is a myth.
How do you say sneezing in French?
verb éternuer noun éternuement
When do we use i beg your pardon?
To use "i beg your pardon" walk up to someone you do not know and say "i beg your pardon" followed by a question. it is merely said to offer your pardon from interrupting whatever they may be doing and for walking up to them as a stranger.
If you sneeze is it proper to say anything?
Excuse me or Pardon me. Sometimes even, "May I please have a tissue/kleenex" (if necessary) after excuse or pardon me.
