Well, yes; I do happen to have a comment or two. First off, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Megan!
Taking the politically correct approach is a must in my occupation. Setting aside personal feelings, I must respect that not all others, celebrate Christmas the way that I do and the way I know you do. Despite them missing out on the joyous festivities that we embark on, on a yearly basis, I have to respect their beliefs. By doing so, it certainly takes the enjoyment out of spreading my joy of the Christmas season away. I have to constantly be on pins and needles hoping that I haven't offended a fellow employee who happens not to celebrate Christmas. I often find that they don't take into consideration, my traditions, and often get down right rude about correcting my mishap. Even though the good wishes and greetings were meant with sincere intentions, it doesn't seem to be appreciated nor recognized.
Therefore, it is easier to just say "Happy Holidays". That way, you remain on neutral ground and not risk offending a fellow workmate.
In the big picture, it downright sucks, but then again, in the grand scheme of the world, I am the one that is the minority who celebrates Christmas and Santa Claus. So I suggest, err on the side of caution. It can't hurt and it won't cause huge disappointment.
Feel free though Megan, to wish me a Merry Christmas as much as you want because it will be happily reciprocated!
Well, yes; I do happen to have a comment or two. First off, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Megan!
Taking the politically correct approach is a must in my occupation. Setting aside personal feelings, I must respect that not all others, celebrate Christmas the way that I do and the way I know you do. Despite them missing out on the joyous festivities that we embark on, on a yearly basis, I have to respect their beliefs. By doing so, it certainly takes the enjoyment out of spreading my joy of the Christmas season away. I have to constantly be on pins and needles hoping that I haven't offended a fellow employee who happens not to celebrate Christmas. I often find that they don't take into consideration, my traditions, and often get down right rude about correcting my mishap. Even though the good wishes and greetings were meant with sincere intentions, it doesn't seem to be appreciated nor recognized.
Therefore, it is easier to just say "Happy Holidays". That way, you remain on neutral ground and not risk offending a fellow workmate.
In the big picture, it downright sucks, but then again, in the grand scheme of the world, I am the one that is the minority who celebrates Christmas and Santa Claus. So I suggest, err on the side of caution. It can't hurt and it won't cause huge disappointment.
Feel free though Megan, to wish me a Merry Christmas as much as you want because it will be happily reciprocated!
I think you're a few years behind the times. My Jewish friends wish me Merry Christmas, I wish them them a Happy Hanukkah. I wish my Muslim friends a Happy Ramadan. And my alternative friends? I wish them a Happy Chrismukkah.
People aren't offended anymore. There isn't anything offensive about it anyway. For most of us it has become a secularized custom and isn't religious.
Allow people to observe their holidays, and they'll allow you to observe yours. If people are rude about it, it's their problem.
