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Current Events => The DUmpster => Topic started by: Tess Anderson on December 11, 2012, 03:46:42 PM
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http://www.democraticunderground.com/10021955999
by some grocerystore bagger ::):
Mon Dec 10, 2012, 12:55 PM
iwillalwayswonderwhy (1,176 posts)
I got my first "Merry Christmas" said to me yesterday
The lady bagging our groceries at the grocery store said it. She said it with a defiant look in her eyes and she wasn't smiling. My husband and I couldn't even respond because it felt like she was daring us to say something else. So we just both stared at her.
It made me very sad.9
lots of replies:
Response to iwillalwayswonderwhy (Reply #6)
Mon Dec 10, 2012, 01:42 PM
Mariana (2,033 posts)
26. I know what you're talking about.
I imagine everyone has heard someone say, "Thank you," in such a way that it's obvious they really mean to express "**** you." This manner of Christmas greeting is the same kind of thing.
You're right, it's no greeting when it's said that way. The words are inoffensive, but the tone gives it away. It's obviously hostile and intended to provoke, just daring you to say anything. It's also extremely passive-aggressive - if you object to the nasty tone, they'll play victim and pretend you're attacking them for their religion.
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Response to iwillalwayswonderwhy (Original post)
Mon Dec 10, 2012, 01:12 PM
The Velveteen Ocelot (33,507 posts)
11. "A soft answer turneth away wrath."
A smile and a "Merry Christmas" in return would have been a sort of holiday judo. You'd have thwarted her attitude (if that's what it was) and taken away her defiance. And maybe made her feel better. Returning rudeness with kindness is the best weapon, IMO
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and she wasn't smiling.
Maybe her feet hurt or something. If you are sad, DUmmie, that makes me happy. Be despondent and depressed. Hide under your covers and sigh.
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Hey iwillalwayswonderwhy, Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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Mon Dec 10, 2012, 03:59 PM
11 Bravo (14,534 posts)
OH ****! Someone wished me "Merry Christmas" today! I emerged from the tussle unscathed, but ... now I'm left to wonder. I didn't pay much attention to their facial affect when they spoke; nor did I analyze the nuance or vocal intonation of their greeting. Have I been victimized and don't even know it? ****! I hate it when that happens!
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10021956891 (http://www.democraticunderground.com/10021956891)
You know the bouncy is bad when another DUmmy mocks it.
Come on DUmmies try harder, your complete lack of imagination is ruining the bouncy.
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When I worked as a cashier at Wallyworld, it was during the Christmas holidays.
I always told my customers "Merry Christmas", even the ones that said "Happy Holidays".
I just gave them a "bless your heart" smile to go along with it! :lmao:
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:whatever: I'll take "Paranoid Personality Disorder" for $500, Alex. If they ever wondered why everyone thinks they're crazy, that thread would be why.
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:whatever: I'll take "Paranoid Personality Disorder" for $500, Alex. If they ever wondered why everyone thinks they're crazy, that ANY thread would be why.
That's better. :II:
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ok "iwillalwayswonderwhy"... I hope everything you've ever loved dies a painful death before Christmas.
feel better now, asswipe?
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My best friend's husband is Jewish. I wish him a Happy Hanukah, he wishes me Merry Christmas, and they celebrate both. We went on vacation together last spring and I went to a Passover service and dinner with him, and he came to an Easter service with us. No drama, no hurt feelings, just mutual respect and enjoyment of religious traditions.
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My best friend's husband is Jewish. I wish him a Happy Hanukah, he wishes me Merry Christmas, and they celebrate both. We went on vacation together last spring and I went to a Passover service and dinner with him, and he came to an Easter service with us. No drama, no hurt feelings, just mutual respect and enjoyment of religious traditions.
Bingo! That's real people acting like real people. Respect, honor, love for your fellow man,
Only a liberal can turn a wish for Merry Christmas into some sort of assault.
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Only a liberal can turn a wish for Merry Christmas into some sort of assault.
...and view abortion as a right rather than murder.
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...and view abortion as a right rather than murder.
and call a terrorist who is killing women and children a freedom fighter while calling the American soldier trying to protect the women and children a baby killer.
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and call a terrorist who is killing women and children a freedom fighter while calling the American soldier trying to protect the women and children a baby killer.
Especially when they avidly support the killing of over a million babies every year. "Blind hypocrites" indeed.
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When I worked as a cashier at Wallyworld, it was during the Christmas holidays.
I always told my customers "Merry Christmas", even the ones that said "Happy Holidays".
I just gave them a "bless your heart" smile to go along with it! :lmao:
Until this year I had no idea what "Bless you heart" meant. I have always said Merry Christmas and I always will. However this year when if I get a snide comment back (which I never have even in this liberal infested area) that is the comeback. Surprisingly, I get little to no blowback from leftists....except for a very few hyper commie acquaintances, never strangers.
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Would you feel better if I told you to go fellate a chainsaw?
Because I really want you to feel better.