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In reply to the discussion: Am I wrong in almost hating that saying, "have a blessed day". [View all]Wonder Why
(6,563 posts)57. I'm amazed at how many people here are insulted by someone with good intentions, giving them their best wishes.
I'm also thankful for my fellow non-believers who take it in the spirit which it was intended. That' my way of handling it. If they know it is insulting to me, I have no compunction about taking it the way it was meant. If not, I thank them and wish them well in reply.
I see so much that disappoints me about some members of the DU community that can't try to get along with others or even try to understand others.
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in practice i "take it in the spirit with which it was intended", but i'll draw a distinction between
unblock
Jun 2024
#12
From Idiocracy. A great movie that no one knows about because Fox killed it.
SupportSanity
Jun 2024
#42
I'm an atheist, and I take it with the positive spirit I believe is usually intended.
Doodley
Jun 2024
#25
Don't like it-- the religious overtone is really annoying and feels coercive and cheap.
Timeflyer
Jun 2024
#35
It's annoying and unnecessary but I just ignore it. Usually I hear this from a cashier or someone just doing their job.
dameatball
Jun 2024
#39
For me, not worth getting upset over! If it makes someone feel better about their day, good on them!
Floyd R. Turbo
Jun 2024
#43
I'm amazed at how many people here are insulted by someone with good intentions, giving them their best wishes.
Wonder Why
Jun 2024
#57
Because people in this thread (and in others) have expressed disdain over anyone who says something
Wonder Why
Jun 2024
#68
I've had a few occasions where someone has said, "'Eid Mubarak," or "Blessed Eid"
True Dough
Jun 2024
#58
Yeah, I don't like it. It's wearing one's supposed righteousness on one's sleeve.
Aristus
Jun 2024
#69