I have sent one to everyone else, I would like to send them one but would it offend them? Be really interested to hear from any British Asians..... I think they are Sikh if it helps. Thanks
2007-12-24 02:10:29 · 30 answers · asked by martybigballs55 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Im a Sikh and i wouldn't be offended at all. In fact i'd be happy knowing that my neighbours are friendly and don't se us as outsiders.
Whilst we don't celebrate Christmas for religious reasons, we do it for all of the others!!
Its a time to put differences aside, reflect on the past year, catch up with family, eat and my personal favourite.........get drunk!!
And i guess you do it for the same reasons as well!!
Have a great Christmas :-)
2007-12-24 02:25:24 · answer #1 · answered by hellooo!! can anybody help me? 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The perception of Indian and Sikhs is quite often mistaken with Muslims in general in this country and Hindus and Sikhs are quite open and will embrace other religions and peoples but Muslims will not and that is my observation. Not all muslims are the same. But the political things of what the government is doing abroad will upset a muslim population in this country but not a hindu or sikh... And the media is not doing a good job by fueling racial hatred. Flashing what the armed forces are doing in Iraq and Afganistan could force any normal person hate the political system in the west. Why dont politicians reliase that they are causing hatred and racial tension in the peoples of this country be they migrant or not? Well i am hindu and sikh too and also have alot of respect for christianity and i will never be upset by anyone wishing me merry xmas. The media is inciting racial hatred by making the ordinary white man/woman think will i offend this coloured person by doing this or not! Pathetic. I would say if a person cannot mix in the country and respect the place that feeds him, shelters him and give him security then they have NO right to get offended of its traditions and culture. So i would say if you are white or any other and you wish to tell some on merry xmas or give them a card then do so and you will know if your neighbour is a peace loving unbaised person or some brainwashed migrant with no indebtedness to this country! Merry Xmas.
2007-12-24 10:31:57 · answer #2 · answered by sanjlon 1 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Sure, they won't be offended, especially if you pick one of the "Seasons Greetings" type cards that don't portray any religious message. We have some Sikh friends, we send them cards and they send to us; plus the man comes around with a bottle of sherry, though we can't reciprocate. We usually give a tin of biscuits or something equally acceptable.
2007-12-24 10:29:51 · answer #3 · answered by champer 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why not. It goes to show that YOU are celebrating the occasion by extending your joy to them.You're not trying to convert them,are you? Would you get up the a-se if someone sent you a card not of your religion 'cause I wouldn't bat an eyelid. You're starting to sound like the liberal left who unfoundedly think they know what others will be offended by when in fact they've got no idea.
2007-12-24 10:18:55 · answer #4 · answered by The Saint 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its okay to send them a card.
They won't be offended, that is just what the government puts out.
But, you may not receive one back if they don't celebrate Christmas - some do, some don't.
T'is the season for good will, just send them one!
Merry Christmas.
2007-12-24 10:29:17 · answer #5 · answered by SB 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cards are always welcome--if you're worried, send a happy holidays card. My boss sent me one like that with a menorrah (sp?) on it once, because he's Jewish. I don't know any christians or muslims personally who would be offended by that, so my experience tells me you should send the card.
2007-12-24 12:00:19 · answer #6 · answered by vintner 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they could easily be offended if they knew that they were the only ones who didn't get a card from you.
Christmas greeting from a Christian to a non-Christian is not insensitive or obtuse. It is normal.
2007-12-24 12:15:28 · answer #7 · answered by Scott S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My next door neighbours (and friends) are Moslem Iraqi Kurds, we exchange cards and gifts every year and usually join other friends for a knees up on Boxing Day.
(Sikhs are not Moslem, neither are Hindus)
2007-12-24 11:21:10 · answer #8 · answered by Boadicea forever 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Send them a blank card & put happy holiday's or a new year's card wishing them a happy new year but I wouldn't give them a Christmas card.
2007-12-24 10:53:20 · answer #9 · answered by on-point 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure. If it Christmas where you and your neighbours are living, then a Christmas card is just the right gesture. However, if they are living so close to you:why not pop in, and give them your greetings in person? I am sure they will appreciate the gesture.
2007-12-24 10:23:23 · answer #10 · answered by Rolf 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋