Custom #2: Saying ''Bless You'' after someone sneezes.
In Japan, most people seem to try and ignore when someone sneezes, but in Canada it is polite to say ``Bless You`` to the person after they sneeze. There are many possible reasons for why this custom began and you can easily research them on wikipedia!
One reason that I personnally enjoy is that sneezing use to be early signs of the bubonic plague (a disease) and blessing the person was an effort to try and rid them of the disease, basically wishing that they won`t die. Although people today sneeze due to less serious reasons (allergy, cold, etc..), it is still seen as a kind gesture! So please say ``bless you`` after someone sneezes and people will think that you are very polite!!
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