Sneeze Etiquette
by Alisa Rosenthal
Lights up. A and B are looking through movies.
A: (sneezes)
B: Bless you.
A: Thanks.
B: Don’t mention it.
A: I appreciate it.
B: No really, it’s cool.
A: You’re the best.
B: It’s no biggie.
A: (goes to hug B)
B: Drop it.
A: (sneezes)
B: Bless you.
A: Thanks.
B: You’re welcome.
A: That was nice of you.
B: Thanks.
A: You’re welcome.
A: (sneezes)
B: Bless you.
A: Thank you.
B: (tries not to say anything)
A: (clearly offended)
B: (really fighting back an urge)
A: (doesn’t understand! Is fighting back tears!)
B: (is about to blurt out a response but swallows it, and smiles in satisfaction)
A: (is scared and confused.)
B: (sneezes)
A: (silent and bitter)
B: (feels the need to fill the silence) Bless you.
A: (silence)
B: ...Thanks.
A: (silence)
B: ...Don’t...mention...it...
A: (silence)
B: (hugs A)
Lights down.
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Performed by Rock 'n' Roll Norris and Alisa Rosenthal
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