If it's a female that I would like to have a conversation with I will say it and then I will start talking to them about the origins of that saying. If they already know the origins we can have further conversation and if they don't we can still talk further. I don't even think about saying anything if a man sneezes.
Well when I do it, I usually just say, “Excuse me.” Lol when someone else do I usually say,” Excuse you.” They usually respond by saying,” Thank you.” Every once in a while I will get someone that will say,” You don’t believe in saying bless you.”
I say "Gesundheit". Also, I get very annoyed when sales clerks tell me to "have a blessed day", arghhh.
Yeah, that happens a lot, but I just return the sentiment but otherwise I can sound like a cynical witch.
Yeah I used to care what I sound like...not a problem anymore.