British body language expert Robin Kermode has revealed the meaning behind the different types of sneezes.
The Apologetic Sneezer
Describing this as someone who apologizes before, after and maybe even while they’re sneezing, the expert says: ‘This is someone who doesn’t want to impact on other people’s lives too much. They will probably be quite reserved in character, and always polite.
‘You can see the agony on their face as they try to hold in a sneeze that is inevitably going to come out.
‘Of course, it comes out in the end, and when it does they hold most of the sound inside them, apologetically. This personality type should definitely work on their confidence’.
The Loud Sneezer
‘They are usually men and perceive themselves as being Alpha.
‘They tend to believe that a 500-dB sneeze is a confirmation of their importance in the world and often lack consideration.
‘The Loud Sneezer rarely covers their mouth and are supremely proud of their volume. Beware of them at your peril, their volume probably matches their velocity so, in the words of the government, Stay Alert!’
The Silent Sneezer
‘This is kind of person who doesn’t want to draw attention to themselves’. A ‘silent sneezer’ is someone who will either hold their nose or not make a sound.
‘They may lack confidence or just be the type who don’t want to ruffle feathers, but they could do with letting their opinion be heard more often.
‘They try to keep a poker face as if it’s not happening but usually end up looking startled, as their eyes widen in the process. The rabbit in headlight look doesn’t fool anyone.’
The vocalised ‘Achew’
‘This is usually done by someone who feels they have every right to sneeze but are trying to be socially polite.
‘Sometimes called the Muffled Sneeze, it’s often seen in confined public spaces, like in a lift or a train.
‘This person is usually self-assured, but also self conscious and controlled, and could do with occasionally letting their hair down’.
The Trying not to Sneezer
‘This is the ultimate people pleaser. The person who doesn’t want to create a scene or make a fuss.
‘They will try everything from pushing up hard with their forefinger against the septum, or holding their breath.
‘While it’s great to want to keep people happy, these characters should make sure they stay true to themselves and aren’t too easily influenced’.
The Elbow Sneezer
‘This person likes to follow the rules, and with recent COVID-19 guidelines stating sneezing into your elbow is the most hygienic way to sneeze if you don’t have a tissue, they’re right on target.
‘This character is self aware and considerate, but can perhaps sometimes lack individual thinking.
‘It also makes me wonder how many times they’ve already sneezed into their jacket or jumper, and when they had last washed it. I’m not sure my parents’ generation would have approved’.
The Repetitive Sneezer
‘This is generally done by somebody who wants to be the center of attention’.
‘Many of us routinely sneeze in patterns, often between two and five times, but they don’t have to be eccentrically loud.’
The Video Call Sneeze (without handkerchief)
‘This is the unprepared personality type. The one who goes on a video call without a handkerchief.
‘These characters are often the ‘confused professor’ types’.
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