I think you should be able to sue your employer for having a hostile work environment, when employees walk around wishing each other "Merry Christmas." Not everyone is Christian, so it is very Politically Incorrect to randomly wish everyone a "Merry Christmas." It's totally unprofessional as well.....
2007-12-21 02:44:01 · 39 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
to each their own, i would say to leave it alone :)
2007-12-21 02:47:01 · answer #1 · answered by FarmerCec 7 · 11⤊ 0⤋
Are you the person that started the whole anti-joy campaign?
Here is the absolute best option to approach this season for you and the other 3 people in the world that "hate" joy, peace, fun and holiday cheer. It is Christmas no matter if you want to celebrate it or not. The calendar is not going to forget, so don't take your mission too far, it wont' change just for you or anyone.
If you hear Christmas wishes, just say "thanks" or respond in your coldest demeanor, "I don't celebrate Christmas"!!
You won't make any friends, nor will you keep any of the ones you already have, but at least you will make your statement and avoid having that "nice" or "happy" holiday that everyone hopes that you will have. That's what you really want anyway, isn't it?
2007-12-21 02:56:06 · answer #2 · answered by joe_on_drums 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't think so, any more than I think it should be against the law NOT to say Merry Christmas.
The bill of rights makes our country's responsiblity very clear:
"Amendment I
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."
Congess shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech. We are not guaranteed freedom from being offended. We are guaranteed the freedom to say what we wish. If someone wishes you a merry Christmas, and you don't like it, you are free to say so. Congress has no business in this realm...
2007-12-21 03:01:16 · answer #3 · answered by Night Owl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is so STUPID. That politically Correctness crap you Americans have is only shutting you up. Hostile? Those this guy says Merry Christmas you heretic or Marry Christmas cause you know there is only Christmas right no Hanukkah and stuff. Just live and Let live Damn it. If you are not Christian If you are say Atheist then don't answer or politely answer him. If You are Jewish then just say Happy Hanukkah. The dude is just in the season of being Jolly, can't you have him be Jolly in peace?
Oh and MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OF YOU FROM VIDOCQ.
2007-12-21 02:52:45 · answer #4 · answered by Vidocq 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Well, I guess I COULD wish my fellow employees a MISERABLE holiday, but I think wishing them a merry Christmas is just a little nicer. I have never known that kind words are wrong.
I guess you're saying that the more "politically correct" thing to do is to just be rude and inconsiderate of others???
Of course, if we outlaw Christians from saying good things to others just in case they not Christians, then we need to outlaw ALL people from saying ANY thing to ANY body at ANY time, lest you offend someone, like your question is doing.
Speech-restriction laws are a two-edged sword, and you might not like the end results.
Perhaps, sending someone to prison for 3 days for swearing would make more sense than arresting someone for saying something kind. Who knows? Maybe we should just arrest anybody who talks!
2007-12-21 02:48:28 · answer #5 · answered by no1home2day 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Since the majority of the population is wishing everybody else a Merry Christmas, then I would advise you to do the same. Hearing it said outloud to everyone makes it more merrier. In order for the work environment to be more productive, it must suit the likeliness of the employers. If wishing everybody a Merry Christmas makes them productive in their workplace, then it fits company's profile. That's why companies has coffee breaks. Or would you like to assume if you don't like coffee, then employees are not allowed to drink their coffee in front of you? We all must go with the majority. My advice is inform your co-workers of your religious holiday, or beliefs and they will reciprocate their happy sayings on your holiday. If you prefer not to mention it in your workplace, then you are certainly free to do that. Freedom is so tough.
2007-12-21 04:11:21 · answer #6 · answered by im@home 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What does Merry Christian has to do with being a Christian, Yes Jesus was born on this day. And yes I believe in him.This up sets me so Because Years ago Merry Christmas is all we said Now you can't pray in school. You can't say the Pledge in school and You can't pray at work . But one thing for sure If I want to say MERRY CHRISTMAS I will Come on this is America what happen to the freedom of speech isn't this is what our country is fighting for and has fought for . for many years
2007-12-21 03:11:59 · answer #7 · answered by jesuslovesme_jesusforgaveme 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get over politically correctness and get a grip on life. If you walk around with a chip on your shoulder it will get knocked off. It has always been that way and it will always be that way.
It is called life. People don't change who they are just because you want it to be that way.
Sticks and stones may break my bones
but words will never hurt me.
Unprofessional toward whom? Christians spread joy and happiness at this time of the year. What are you spreading Scrooge? Lawsuits, unprofessionalism, arguments, criticism, hostility, just because you let words offend you. It is you who chooses to be offended or not to be offended. The government can't wipe your nose for you.
2007-12-21 02:55:56 · answer #8 · answered by Jeancommunicates 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Politically correct" is the epitome of hypocrisy. It was invented by bureaucrats to stop people from speaking their minds. It provided a secret language that only highly skilled manipulators can understand, allowing them to impose guilt and incomprehension to the masses and control them.
When a majority submits to a minority, it is called "apparteid" and leads to oppression.
Whishing "Merry Christmas" isn't detrimental, but a centuries old custom. It isn't anymore wrong than celebrating the Chinese New Year.
2007-12-21 02:53:54 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In theory it is against the law to bring religion into the work place. What I have found is that many companies do not view Christmas and Easter as religious holidays. The view is that is a holiday.
According to the manners manuals it is recommended to say "Happy Holidays" as not to offend anyone!
2007-12-21 02:53:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
TROLL - see my earlier question where I asked people to provide examples of someone having been offended at being wished a Meryy Christmas, and overhwlmingly iot was acknowledged that those events are almost non-existant.
2007-12-21 02:49:12 · answer #11 · answered by Fred S - AM Cappo Di Tutti Capi 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋