Bless Their Hearts Mom (2024)

FAQs

What is a good response to bless your heart? ›

The appropriate response to "bless my heart" is usually a sympathetic nod of the head. Show enough empathy to display that you understand or agree, but not too much as to encourage any misinterpretations. If moved, you can also offer a validating or concerned "bless your heart" in return.

"Bless your heart" is a phrase common to the Southern United States. The phrase has multiple meanings and is used to express genuine sympathy but sometimes as an insult that conveys condescension, derision, or contempt. It may also be spoken as a precursor to an insult to mitigate its severity.

“Bless your heart” – a Southern way to say you're fat or not quite acceptable. If you only learn ONE southern idiom, it must be “Bless your heart.” Sweet Southern Lady Saying, “Bless Your Heart.” You can say anything about anybody, then say, “Bless her heart,” and it is alright.

In this case you would reply, "Thank you." If someone says "God bless you" as a greeting, you can say many things, such as "thank you," "and you," or even just smile.

Respond with a heart emoji of your own.

Whether the other person is flirting or just sending a little love and sympathy your way, replying with another heart is an easy way to say, “Right back at ya!” Shoot back another heart emoji, or even a few of them, to let them know the feeling is mutual.

It's true that Southerners can add "bless her heart" to the most negative remark imaginable and make it sound genteel, even kind and sympathetic, as backhanded compliments go: "She couldn't bake a decent pecan pie if her life depended on it, bless her heart."

Opinions are divided: some advocate for a quiet response, while others see it as an unnecessary formality. Others see it as a polite way of acknowledging what can be a loud disruption. Ultimately, the choice is up to the individual: stick with the trusty phrase or ditch it. "It's a form of habit," said Elena.

It was a time when many people were dying from a plague and they thought the sickness started with a sneeze. Some think “God bless you” was said because a person's heart stopped or skipped a beat when they sneezed. They would say it so your heart would restart.

Blessings express a parent's highest wish for their children - that they would know and trust Jesus as their Savior. When a parent blesses their children in the morning, it can prepare them for the day by establishing them in truth about God's character.

What does God bless you my child mean? ›

Standing alone, the phrase means someone wants God to treat the child well and to prosper. It could also accompany a communion ceremony at the end or some other religious ceremony to convey the love of God to the child.

PROPER RESPONSE: “Thank you!” Below are just a few of the multiple possibilities for its origins and no one is exactly sure of the right answer.

I just watched one of those 'English etiquette guide for foreign visitors' videos and it mentioned always say thank you when somebody says 'bless you' when you sneeze.

I reply with “thank you “ , “I hope I will “ , “you too have a nice day “. You can enjoy beautiful, satisfying and wonderful days by making small changes in your daily life. Replying this to someone will make them feel good and positive about their day !