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Discussion Boards => Off-Topic => Topic started by: reiddb on December 16, 2015, 05:41:01 pm
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I know if someone said Happy Hanukkah I would not be offended~I would say, Oh, you must be Jewish~I'm a Christian. Why would ANYONE get offended by someone saying Merry Christmas? It is a happy, warm, pleasant, kind greeting! People are so incredibly self absorbed these days~what do you think?
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I know if someone said Happy Hanukkah I would not be offended~I would say, Oh, you must be Jewish~I'm a Christian. Why would ANYONE get offended by someone saying Merry Christmas? It is a happy, warm, pleasant, kind greeting! People are so incredibly self absorbed these days~what do you think?
Agree! The problem is that some people have nothing better to do with their time except find things to complain about. Whiners of the World UNITE!.. and please, go jump off a cliff, LOL!
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There's usually some stranger's emotional toes that get stepped on by an offhand remark.
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I know if someone said Happy Hanukkah I would not be offended~I would say, Oh, you must be Jewish~I'm a Christian. Why would ANYONE get offended by someone saying Merry Christmas? It is a happy, warm, pleasant, kind greeting! People are so incredibly self absorbed these days~what do you think?
I would not even say that. Why would you say "oh you must be Jewish".? I agree people are stupid with the being offended. Most businesses do not want to publicly affiliate with any specific religion because it is bad for business. If you openly advertise you are this or this then you loose business from people who do not agree with your stance. It doesn't matter. And I don't really care. It's like the people boycotting Sam's Club because the CEO said she would hire blacks first.
I don't shop at Sam's anyway. And the only place to shop in my town is Walmart so I cannot boycott them. Besides the fact that my few dollars wouldn't hurt them any way. lol
I don't usually say anything unless they say it to me first. Most of the time I just say "you too". If that offends people then oh well.
I have also heard people say they don't care what their boss says they will say Merry Christmas instead of Happy Holidays. If they get fired then they get fired. Well good for them. But "I" have to have a job and I am living proof jobs don't grow on trees. I have a co-worker that says "Happy Holidays". I don't say that. I say Merry Christmas if I say anything. But if someone said Happy Hanukkah to me (which they never have) I wouldn't complain on social media, to their boss, or anyone else trying to get them fired. It's not that big of a deal.
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Just try to be kind to everyone.
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I will never understand but to each their own.
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We need to come together, not divide. :peace:
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It's pretty much militant Atheists that are offended by the "Merry Christmas" greeting. They're also the ones trying to get Nativity scenes removed from public squares and so on. I say, if they don't like it, it's tough.
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I agree, I think all should be accepted the same. I would be happy someone took the time out to say anything.
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All this PC stuff is just too much. If someone says happy holidays or Merry Christmas why make a big deal, they were just being nice and pleasant not trying to make you upset. Just smile, nod and go on about your business, don't spend the rest of the day whining about it. Just try and get along, don't try to make waves over nothing.
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The only time I've ever been offended by someone saying Merry Christmas was when it was used as a weapon.
The cashier had said Happy Holidays, as per her managers' instructions.
The customer (male) with gritted teeth and an angry look in his eye, ground out "Merry Christmas."
Whatever you say, if you can't say it with joy, don't say it.
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When it is Christmas and some one says happy holidays I just look at them and grin and ask "Oh what holiday is it" and they usually without thinking say it is Christmas and I will tell them well Merry Christmas too you too and walk away. But If it is some one elses holiday I will just say the same too you and have a nice day.
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:peace: Agreed. I think it is getting to the ridiculous point. I read today that New Orleans is going to remove some confederate monuments including a statute that has stood for 131 years. It is so stupid it is really starting to get on my nerves. Now people are making a big deal of saying Merry Christmas. Well you know what I don't really care who is offended.
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Say: Happy Holidays! And no one gets offended.
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It doesn't take much to offend people now days. Everyone has a "right" one way or the other.
May I say Merry Christmas to you and yours. May the joy of the Lord Jesus Christ lead you throughout the new year, also!
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well, they were going to play Christmas music at my job until some co-workers complained, so we all ended up having to listen to music from 80's & 90's. REALLY SAD, if you ask me!
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Some people are just issue mongers and no matter what you say if it is different from their particular view, world or reality they cannot and will not get over it. Just accept the good wishes and smile back! For goodness sake!
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If there was anything more that I could wish for it would be to live in peace and harmony. Don't ruin the rest of 2015 with the small little stuff. If anyone is offended just keep walking and say it to the next person you see. Merry Christmas and a happy joyous new year.
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i always say merry christmas but some stores make the employees say happy holidays
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2015 is the year that everyone got offended by everything. It's sad that everyone has to be "politically correct" and I think people are just becoming cry babies and soft.
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i just watched a movie about something ill never understand but it was quite entertaining. it reminded me of how special movie stunts are to the things i truly enjoy. taking the time to understand a culture that is outside the box broadens your perception. the world was once flat to those who had seen it. anyway i like to learn about the other holidays as well in order to "melt into a seasonal fashion." it is winter now here but summer else where. may your holidays be filled with wings from a delicious buffalo or (instert choice of food here).
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It seems like everybody is just looking for an excuse to start a fuss anymore.
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Some people are more educated than others. Some people are more sensitive about their religion than others. To me it doesn't matter. I would simply say " I don't practice this religion".
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yeah I feel we are at a point where we are really politically correct. Thanks for your input!
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I think we really need to get some perspective on what really matters.
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I don't feel that it used to be this way, but it has been recently. I don't know why, but it seems like the latest thing. Remember when everyone was offended by the red Starbucks cup?
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It's funny isn't it how people are so self absorbed that they cannot contemplate any other reality than their own. I am a Christian, and I do greet people with whatever I feel like, and sometimes people greet me. The point is, it's the greeting that I take as a positive thing. I don't mind if people want to believe something other than what I believe. I live on a "live and let live" premise. Now do I want someone ramming their beliefs down my throat? No I don't. Therefore I do not ram my beliefs down other people's throats. I treat others how I want to be treated myself.
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I'm with you, other people don't know what you believe in. All you have to do is tell them and be kind about it.
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People need to stop being little babies and expecting the world to cater to them.
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I know if someone said Happy Hanukkah I would not be offended~I would say, Oh, you must be Jewish~I'm a Christian. Why would ANYONE get offended by someone saying Merry Christmas? It is a happy, warm, pleasant, kind greeting! People are so incredibly self absorbed these days~what do you think?
If I were greeted with "Happy Hanukkah", I would respond with a "thank you" and a smile. If I were greeted with "Merry Christmas", I'd put my money in the kettle and say "Merry Christmas" back.
No one should be belittled by saying a greeting to someone else or by not saying a greeting at all. It's a choice. I would prefer everyone said "Merry Christmas", but I feel it's not my choice to choose for others.
As for being offended by things that are said and done to me, or about me, I was offended a lot when I was a child and I thought it wasn't fair. :'( Then I grew up. :-\ Well, at least I'm adult-sized. ;)
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People seem to be very easily offended these days over little things that don't really matter. I still say Merry Christmas and I will say Happy Easter in the spring. If people don't like it that is their problem, not mine.
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yes people do get to offended,,,i agree!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-\
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For some, the world hasn't always been kind. If they are miserable, they want you to be miserable. I am glad I am not a follower. If they are rude, I move on.