Topic Posted by: kt
Date Posted: Thu Dec 22 15:22:32 2011
Additional Comments:
I ''accidently'' said Merry Christmas the other day to a woman, and she was almost sneering at me when she said, "I don't celebrate Christmas."
She didn't say what (if anything) she celebrates, so I just apologized.
Needless to say, I felt really bad.
Posted by: Michael Corleone Date posted: Sat Dec 24 16:23:01 2011
Message: A very Merry and Blessed Christmas to everyone!
Posted by: fitz Date posted: Sat Dec 24 12:12:03 2011
Message: Merry Christmas!
Posted by: Elaine Date posted: Fri Dec 23 20:23:55 2011
Message:
I'd give her the benefit of doubt. Maybe she was having a really really bad day or phase in her life. Yes, she didn't need to be rude but she could have snapped at you because she was depressed or going through something heavy. I wouldn't take it personally. Hope everybody has a wonderful Christmas and a reason to be happy in this season of joy.
Posted by: Kate Date posted: Fri Dec 23 18:36:42 2011
Message:
Her loss kt. Don't fret about it.
Merry Christmas to you!
Posted by: Tee Date posted: Fri Dec 23 14:55:11 2011
Message: Honestly, it would take a lot more to offend me. Fuhget about it. No need for you to feel bad, cuz you tried to do a nice thing. Sounds to me like she's the one with the problem. I wouldn't even have apologized. I just would have said, "Oh, okay."
Posted by: DebR Date posted: Fri Dec 23 14:02:35 2011
Message: She was mean and should've been glad that someone took the time to talk to her, especially these days.
Posted by: Jenny Date posted: Fri Dec 23 13:37:18 2011
Message:
I'm betting Santa's going to skip her house this year.
Really, why can't people just be nice? Like all the other sane people here, I'm happy to receive a kind greeting. Who knows? Maybe I will take up Kwanza someday. Probably not, but if the person who greets me is happy and wishing me well, why would I spit in their face?
Posted by: Cassies grandma Date posted: Fri Dec 23 9:59:03 2011
Message: I agree the lady was out of line.
I once said Merry Christmas to someone and they said I don't celebrate Hunnaka either. She was smiling when she said it. So I responded with Happy New Year and she said thank you.
You can say have a nice day to me if you want. Just say it with a smile.
Happy holidays doesn't bother me a bit either. I just take it as Happy Holy Days.
Posted by: sam Date posted: Fri Dec 23 8:34:37 2011
Message: She shouldn't have responded that way. Having said that, this is EXACTLY why I always say Happy Holidays. You said it's not PC to say it and I'm not pointing fingers at you at all but I find that most people that complain about being politically correct don't want to take other peoples' feelings into account. It doesn't matter if it's cultural, racial, gender related etc., the point of being PC is to broaden our minds and not act like everyone fits into a little box. There are a lot of different celebrations at this time of year, not just Christmas. Many of us who DO celebrate Christmas aren't even remotely religious.
I post on alot of hockey discussion boards which are predominantly made up of guys (I'm a woman) and I have to wade through tons of crap where they make lewd comments about women and someone always says "I know it's not PC but..." and then they go on to make degrading comments about women broadcasters or the wives of the players etc. If you don't want to face a situation where you're possibly going to be offensive, just don't say it. There is absolutely nothing wrong with wishing someone Happy Holidays at this time of year.
Just a question but if someone wished you Happy Hanukkah would you be offended? It's being celebrated right now.
Posted by: DebS Date posted: Thu Dec 22 19:55:13 2011
Message:
I get annoyed when anyone gets offended at any holiday greeting. "Happy Holidays," "Merry Christmas," "Happy Kwanzaa," "Happy Hanukkah," "Blessed Yule,".....whatever - it's all given in good spirit. People should quit their bitchin'
I don't celebrate xmas either - or I try not to - I have to w/ my family, which is all well and good since family time is always nice. But I get told to have Merry Christmas all of the time. And I just smile and say back to them, "you too."
On the same token, I encounter a countless number of people during this time of the year who protest the "Happy Holidays," thing vehemently. That is just as unacceptable. I mean, it's just a greeting, for crying out loud!
On a humorous note - I have been leading an employee workgroup at work. Today was our last meeting before the holiday. I ended the meeting by saying to everyone, "have a happy Holiday, Merry Christmas, Happy Kwanzaa, Happy Hanukkah, Winter Solstice - or whatever you celebrate!" Everyone got a good laugh.
Posted by: faysie Date posted: Thu Dec 22 18:25:11 2011
Message: That's too bad. With her snarky attitude, it sounds like she could have used some *Christmas Spirit* whether she celebrates it or not. :)
Posted by: serialmom Date posted: Thu Dec 22 17:06:23 2011
Message:
I'd probably be tempted to quote Steve Martin, ''Well excuuuuuse me''
When I see something like this I think, who raised you you Classless b-tch?
Posted by: Ricky Date posted: Thu Dec 22 16:21:26 2011
Message: If I wished someone a Merry Xmas and they popped-off tartly that they don't celebrate it, I believe I'd have just said, "Well, nevermind then." There's no reason for you to apologize for being NICE to somebody.
Posted by: ingyandbert Date posted: Thu Dec 22 16:15:17 2011
Message:
She shouldn't have responded with such an attitude, kt. You were just being nice. When someone who doesn't know my religious beliefs (or lack thereof) says they will pray for me or my family I don't snap, ''I don't believe in God!'' Instead, I take it in the spirit it's offered and say thank you. That woman should have done likewise to you.
Recently, I was speaking with a new acquaintance and responded to something she said by joking, ''It's a Christmas miracle!'' She replied in a deadpan voice, ''Happy Hanukah to you, too.'' She paused and then burst out laughing. ''Okay, you got me'', I said. She made her point but used humor instead of acting all offended.
