Miss Manners: He says ‘bless you’ when a person sneezes, but also when someone burps or has flatulence!

GENTLE READER: There is no real logic as to why flatulence and burping are rude and sneezing is not, presuming they are all ...

Miss Manners: My boyfriend says ‘bless you’ after every bodily function

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to whether saying "bless you" after flatulence is a ...

Miss Manners: Please reserve your ‘bless yous’ for sneezing, not for burps and farts

I moved in with my boyfriend and discovered he has, in my opinion, a rather unusual habit. Not only does he say “bless you” in response to sneezes, but he does so in response to burps and flatulence ...

Miss Manners: Is it weird my boyfriend says ‘bless you’ for other bodily functions in addition to sneezing?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I moved in with my boyfriend and discovered he has, in my opinion, a rather unusual habit. Not only does he say “bless you” in response to sneezes, but he does so in response to ...

Miss Manners: Is it normal to say ‘bless you’ when someone farts or burps?

My boyfriend says he was taught it’s polite to say “bless you” whenever somebody sneezes — but also when they pass gas or burp. Is this normal?

Dear Miss Manners: Does ‘bless you’ apply to sneezes only?

Dear Miss Manners: I moved in with my boyfriend and discovered he has, in my opinion, a rather unusual habit. Not only does he say “bless you” in response to sneezes, but he does so in response to ...
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Time to bring back 'I hold you in the highest esteem'

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a widow with many acquaintances and activities. I am physically and verbally affectionate with family members and close friends, and am generous with hugs and“ I love yous.”.

Miss Manners: A note from my bus driver put me in an awkward position

Although he seems like a nice young man, I’m happily married and really have no interest in getting to know him.

Miss Manners: Is it normal to say bless you when someone passes gas?

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I moved in with my boyfriend and discovered he has, in my opinion, a rather unusual habit. Not only does he say “bless you” in response to sneezes, but he does so in response to ...

Dear Miss Manners: When you can’t say ‘I love you’

Dear Miss Manners: I moved in with my boyfriend and discovered he has, in my opinion, a rather unusual habit. Not only does he say “bless you” in response to sneezes, but he does so in response to ...

Miss Manners: What to say when ‘I love you’ is too intense

Dear Miss Manners: I am a widow with many acquaintances and activities. I am physically and verbally affectionate with family members and close friends, and am generous with hugs and “I love yous.” ...

Dear Abby: At the end of my friend’s party, I learned I was paying for it

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA ...