2006-12-11 09:21:41 · 21 answers · asked by soar 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Some companies will not allow their employees to only say "Happy Holidays" and not respond in anyother way.
2006-12-11 09:31:49 · update #1
Why should it? They're just being friendly and thoughtful...and, after all, it IS Christmas.
2006-12-11 09:30:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was raised Jewish. I am Pagan now. So I never celebrated Christmas. But am I "disturbed" by it? No. Annoyed would be a better word. I just think it's annoying when Christians just presume the whole world is Christian. I don't start an argument or anything. I always have responded with "You too" and go about my day. As of last year, I started saying "Happy Christmayulekwanzaakkah!" That way I don't leave anyone out and all my bases are covered. :-)
2006-12-11 17:27:32 · answer #2 · answered by OranjTulip 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My family (for religious reasons) never celebrated Christmas but it never bothered me to hear that phrase. In fact, I usually say it back because it is a nice thing to say. I celebrate the holiday now with my husband, but I am not religious. I don't really see the big deal at all, and I think people are WAY too sensitive about these things.
2006-12-11 17:42:34 · answer #3 · answered by danika1066 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm an atheist and no it doesn't disturb me. Christmas is my favorite time of year because people seem to genuinely care about one another. Awww.
I know that there is a nice sentiment behind the comment, so that's why it doesn't bother me. I say it myself because 85% of you are Christians, so I have an 85% chance of not offending you.
2006-12-11 17:24:50 · answer #4 · answered by DA 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No It doesn't unless the person is very well aware that I do not celebrate Christmas.
2006-12-11 20:59:57 · answer #5 · answered by fabur 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We thank them and respond in kind. We might say, "happy holidays", but the sentiment is alway a positive one.
2006-12-11 17:27:17 · answer #6 · answered by Wundt 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I used to not celebrate Christmas and it embarassed me when someone would say it because I couldn't say it back. I would just say thank you instead.
2006-12-11 17:24:41 · answer #7 · answered by Mom of Three 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No why would it ?? I don't celebrate most religious festivals
But it doesn't stop my friends ..telling me merry or happy ..what ever their celebrating ..I feel happy for them
Most times i join them in their festivities ...
2006-12-11 17:36:45 · answer #8 · answered by JJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if i dont celebrate christmas and someone says merry christmas to me it wouldnt bother me maybe you but not me.
2006-12-11 17:40:37 · answer #9 · answered by daniela j 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, honestly...who cares. If someone says Happy Hannukah....I don't get offended. It's the thought that counts, and they are only trying to be nice to me. I simply say thank you.
2006-12-11 17:24:29 · answer #10 · answered by nottashygirl 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋