The preferred response after blessing someone

[Joal 555]

If somebody sneezes and you bless them, what would you most like them to say: -

1. Thank you (the most traditional)

2. Thanks (a bit less formal)

3. Ta (is this in Britain only?)

4. Cheers (is this in Britain only?)

5. Nothing

6. Something else

And has anybody heard a response different to those listed above

I used to always prefer hearing number 1 but I quite like hearing number 2 now as well. And I get very frustrated by number 6!

[bondgirlpa02]

'Thanks' or 'Thank you' is what I say. Depends on who says it and the setting (at work with bosses or with friends, etc.)

[zneeze]

I usually say 1 or 2, and I prefer hearing one of those too. But 6 can be nice if that "something else" can be describing a sneeze/cold/allergy

[Sawyer]

I prefer #1. It's so polite. Especially when said by a British boy. My God, that accent.. <3

[VoOs]

I like a "Thank you", preferably sounding a little embarrassed while still wanting to be polite. Mmm <3

[sneezomania]

Generally I'd accept all six options, but I'd prefer 1 or 2, or 4 if it's a good friend.

[nosferatu]

Surprised no one said this yet... I'd take number six, with variations on "Wait, there are more coming". I like "Cheers", too, mostly because of the accent (I do think it's mostly British, yes).

[shy guy]

I like "Thank you" or "Thanks" the best, but any sort of friendly acknowledgment of the blessing is fine. I'm really sort of put off by people who say nothing, although I know that some people really don't like blessings, so I do understand. As for myself, I always say either "Thank you", or sometimes, "Excuse me and thank you" if it was a really loud sneeze.

[Anonymouse]

A stuffy or breathless sounding "Thank you" is amazing. Or an "Excuse me," those kill me.

[sneezerwoman]

A thankyou or thanks.

[Sneezles]

I like number 1 or number 2

[Guest hayleyp]

i really like it when someone says excuse me...but i like thank you or thanks just as well...

[Coral]

Ooh, nice topic.. I know an aussie who almost always offers a breathless "pardon" before sneezing number two.. THAT is hot

[Dawnie]

I like "Thank you" or "Thanks" the best, but any sort of friendly acknowledgment of the blessing is fine.

Same here. Although I've had people say to me and I've actually said myself, "Gracias"

[Anonymouse]

Ooh, nice topic.. I know an aussie who almost always offers a breathless "pardon" before sneezing number two.. THAT is hot

That. Sounds. Amazing.

[Demosthenes]

I don't have a preferred response. There doesn't have to be a response in my opinion.

Although, of course, I would love a response where they talk about their sneeze: "Yeah, that sneeze just came out of nowhere."