If i Say "Merry Christmas" to you, would you get offended?
916366
kinda\n\nI like happy holidays better\n\nI dont celebrate mass\n\nGod bless you is a good way to greet me\n\npeace
540132
No.  I don't think offensive is the correct word to use in this situation.  Why would you be offended?  Instead, you should be flattered that they found you attractive enough to approach!  Even if you're not into "that", you really shouldn't be offended or even insulted for that matter.  Just be thankful that you're attractive to BOTH sexes!  lol
794787
I agree with you......Why do people have to ruin the Christmas Season by complaining about how they are greeted. Does it really matter if Someone says "Merry Christmas" instead of "Happy Holidays"? I mean..does it physically hurt you or ruin your day?  Why can't people just say "Thank You" and go on with their lives?......I would rather someone said Merry Christmas to me then to ignore me or not say anything...... It's Christmas for God's sake......I still believe that Christ is part of Christmas...and am proud to say it...\nThanks for the GREAT Question/Comment.....and I hope that where ever you decide to shop, that they too will agree.\nI wold like to wish you a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS....ahead of the time.
971414
Merry Christmas is not politically correct. CHRISTmas, hence the common usage of the phrase Xmas. Something like 'Wishing you a merry festive season' says it without crossing any boundaries.
1075316
~I would never take christ out of christmas.  Merry mas.  It just doesn't sound right at all.  But Saturnalia still has a nice ring, it's at the right time of year, the presents are just as good, and it doesn't get bogged down with all that religious hokem.  Maybe I'll just switch.  \n\nIn case I miss you come December,\nMerry Mas.
693591
I suppose you may have a point.\n\nBut what if someone said these things about you, could you take it as constructive criticism, or would you be highly offended?\n\nWe all have a huge mountain to climb.
872440
Who cares.\n\nIf you're bothered by others being bothered by Christmas symbols then you have NO idea what Christmas is about.
21329
Here is an early Christmas present!\n\nHappy, happy, Merry, merry, Christmas to you!\n\nBe safe, be well, don't drink and drive!\n\nLove well, live well, have nice people say nice things to you!\n\nYou're swell!
964501
I don't think anyone is offended by it, but it is culturally insensitive to those who don't celebrate Christmas. How would you feel if during Ramadan everywhere you turned around someone was saying "Happy Ramadan" and you were one of the very few people not celebrating (well, it isn't really a celebration until the end, but you get my point). You wouldn't be offended, you'd just feel left out. Non-Christians are already the minority, why make them feel even more like outsiders?
710045
i say merry christmas.  we're not religious people, so we celebrate it as a family holiday.  we get together with all of our family members to eat and exchange gifts, and we do santa for the kids.  i can understand the whole pc happy holidays thing, but i don't think people of other belief systems should be offended if someone tells them merry christmas, they're just trying to be nice.
742534
I'm muslim - I'm not offended by christians wishing each other a Merry Christmas.\n\nMerry Christmas to all (when it comes...)
24886
Depends. If you are speaking with someone who celebrates Chirstmas - by all means! If not, wish them a Happy whatevertheycelebrate or simple, Happy New Year at that time.
526863
nope i dont think its offensive
738981
Lighten up on the Christmas tree.  I don't think it will create a hostile environment unless someone (like you) makes it so.  Do you plan not to shop anywhere that Christmas trees are displayed?  Good luck with that!
757561
Sorry, I know this is the same answer as to your other question, but it applies here.  \n\nWhat's so terrible about attempting to use language that doesn't upset people? I was always told that people should think before they speak. I agree that it can go a bit too far, but some political correctness isn't an awful thing. \n\nLet me give an example.\nI have no problem with stores that refer to it as the "holidays" and not just "Christmas." It's not just Christmas - there's 3 other holidays then, not counting New Years. Saying "Happy Holidays" just encompasses all of them. It's respectful.\n\nHowever, it goes a little too far if someone sues a store for saying "Merry Christmas" to them. Unless they were handing out little Bible tracts and telling you to celebrate Christmas or die, they simply intended on wishing someone a happy time.\n\nHopefully, that makes sense...
825121
I would be offended.I admit I find it funny,and sometimes I cringe.We shouldn't support it.If it was my race I would feel like everyone was laughing at me.It would feel the same as being bullied.
940504
Thanks! You're the first to wish me a Merry Christmas this year :-))\n\nSame to you.\n\nSure, happy New Year, why not??