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For crying out loud. Sneezing is a natural bodily function.

When I really do not want to sneeze, I press the tip of my tongue to the roof of my mouth. That usually does the trick

I do that when I do want to sneeze!

Not gonna argue there, but there are times where you just don't want to sneeze x)

In what situation would I want or need to not sneeze? It’s a reflex ffs.

Stop being weird about bodily functions and stop giving medical advice.

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When you are in an elevator or other crowded space and don't want to share your germs.

Please learn how to cover your mouth when sneezing. jfc

I do, but if you think it is all contained in your hand then maybe learn about how aerosols and pressure differentials work.

Did I say only use your hand?

You’re not a smart person. ✌🏼

You sneeze wherever and whenever. LPT

Sneezing feels to good, I'm not holding back for anyone/thing

Pushing your tongue hard against your palate also works pretty good.

Alternatively, thinking of a cow will also prevent sneezing

yeah right.. then you have a compressed sneeze and its as painful as ever wishing you just let it out

Zero chance I'm denying myself the simple pleasure of a sneeze

You can also open your eyes very wide to delay it. I learned this waiting tables.

When you are carrying a heavy tray full of liquids. Every server I’ve known has a sneeze trick.

Valid

Ok, thanks

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So is pissing, but you don't (hopefully) just wipe out your dick in the bus if you want to pee.

If you raise tip of your nose the urge to sneeze just goes away. That's what this tip is about, not pinch your nose shut and release the kraken exploding your eardrums.

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>just wipe out your dick

When you need to conceal being sick, you might as well consider using this trick.

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