"Happy Holidays"

December 08, 2017, 06:46 AM

parabellum

"Happy Holidays"

quote:
Originally posted by Tailhook 84:
When someone wishes me "Happy Holidays" I always ask them "Which holidays are you specifically referring to?" with a quizzical look on my face. For many, it puts them on the spot and they really don't know what to say. Others bravely say "Christmas!" to which I return that greeting with "Merry Christmas!" and a smile.

Many of those people are saying "Happy Holidays" when they actually want to say "Merry Christmas". They're trying to not offend others, but are not actually PC themselves. Something to keep in mind, maybe.

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December 08, 2017, 07:36 AM

spunk639

When somebody says “Happy Holidays” to me, I reply in my most non emotional monotone voice, “May your travels be free of incident and live long and prosper.”

December 08, 2017, 07:38 AM

parabellum

The fact that someone even mentions the holidays is a positive sign.

Again, some (most?) of these people are simply trying to not offend. If they don't know you, then they don't know you, do they? Therefore, they are proceeding cautiously. No need to be a dick about it.

December 08, 2017, 07:48 AM

motorheadjohn

It's not all about being PC, either. I say it some of the time because there are several holidays coming up including New Years.

If I'm not likely see someone again before New Years, I'll usually tell them to "Have a great holiday season and I'll see you next year." It has nothing to do with avoiding offending them.

If someone offers you a cheerful "Happy Holidays", accept it graciously and reply with whatever you prefer.

December 08, 2017, 09:50 AM

florida boy

Merry Christmas!!!

December 08, 2017, 12:24 PM

Tonyny

quote:
Originally posted by OKCGene:
Right. It's Merry Christmas, not happy holidays.

And it's You're Welcome, not no problem.

Thank you very much.

Bingo!

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December 08, 2017, 12:32 PM

ArtieS

^^^^Good to see you back, TonyNY!

quote:
Originally posted by Parabellum:

Many of those people are saying "Happy Holidays" when they actually want to say "Merry Christmas". They're trying to not offend others, but are not actually PC themselves. Something to keep in mind, maybe.

This, in spades.

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Alfred Hornik, Sunday, December 2, 1945 to his family, on his continuing duty to others for surviving WW II.

December 08, 2017, 12:35 PM

Shaql

quote:
I had heard he had passed on a few years ago so this was a good time.

Every day is a good day to be alive!

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Bart: Alright, we'll settle this like men, with our fists.
Hedley Lamarr: Sorry, I just remembered . . . I am armed.

December 08, 2017, 12:43 PM

wolfe 21

quote:
Originally posted by Gustofer:
Bah humbug.

^^^ This. Possibly a "ok, thanks".

Edited for doing basically the same thing I hate being done to me.

December 08, 2017, 12:47 PM

PASig

I prefer the good old:

"Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas, kiss my ass. Kiss his ass. Kiss your ass. Happy Hanukkah."

December 08, 2017, 12:55 PM

stiab

quote:
Originally posted by frayedends:
I now say Merry Christmas. But before all this stupid horseshit I always said Happy Holidays and it was just a way to say Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in a shorter way.

Me too, I see nothing wrong with Happy Holidays to cover both among friends who know where you are coming from.