How do you respond to "Have a blessed day"?

[Modem Butterfly]

Poll question: How do you respond to "Have a blessed day"?

I live in the Bible belt, and "Have a blessed day" is quickly becoming the most popular way to end a conversation. I was surprised, but not too surprised, to find that it's becoming more common elsewhere, too. So how do you respond when someone wishes you a blessed day?

[RevolutionaryActs]

1. If only I could make my head spin....................

:evilgrin:

[Modem Butterfly]

7. You'd probably get more dates that way

:evilgrin:

[RevolutionaryActs]

11. LOL!

:rofl:

Oh dear....

[TlalocW]

2. Other - I ask them

"What are you - Wiccan?" because "Blessed be" and "Have a blessed day" are close enough (I think) for me to use to sow confusion, which is my main goal in life.

TlalocW

[7th_Sephiroth]

3. i reply with

"may satan be with you"

[Huckebein the Raven]

4. I like that reply

[DinahMoeHum]

5. Make like a Wiccan and say "Blessed Be" in return.

and then ask "are you witches by any chance"?

:evilgrin:

[Modem Butterfly]

14. The last time we moved, I bought food for our assistants

I went to the local Chik-fil-A and bought a bunch of chicken sandwiches. Chik-fil-A, for those who don't know, is exceedingly Xian, to the point of being closed on Sundays. Their sandwiches are really good, but they're so red, we never go there unless someone specifically asks, like this particular day. Anyway, I'm buying 20 chicken sandwiches and the girl behind the counter says, "Oh, are these for a church youth group? Because there's a discount," and I said, "Kind of. They're for my coven. Do we still get the discount?"

She looked at me long and hard, walked away and asked the manager, came back, and GAVE ME THE DISCOUNT.

:evilgrin:

[RubyDuby in GA]

22. B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L

Ever met Truett Cathy? Makes you want to puke and pull your eyelashes out at the same time. I'm with you - I never eat there. It's hard to resist the lemonade though......

[Modem Butterfly]

49. I've had some dealings with Chick-fil-A corporate...

I can't recommend them on any level. Except those damn chicken sandwiches taste really, really good.

[EC]

27. They probably thought a coven

was catholic.......

[Mutley]

43. NICE!

At least they're Equal Opportunity Xtians!

[trof]

47. Nothin' says lovin' like chicken in the coven.

Anybody remember that old Pillsbury (I think) commercial?

[Book Lover]

60. My jaw is hanging open with a grin

Hey, you gotta admit, they played fair with the religion thing.

[Nicholas D Wolfwood]

Other: ignore they said it.

[fob]

6. Say "Thank You! I was planning on having a good day but a "Best Day"

sounds even better!" Then walk away so they don't have time to clarify.

/smartass

Actually just a Thank you or Thanks.

[TlalocW]

10. If they're older or more white-bread or... whatever

Say, "Close, but what you're trying to say is, 'Have a blast today," not, 'Have a blast-day.' Good try on being 'current' and 'hip.'"

TlalocW

[cosmik debris]

8. Other

I look at them like they are nuts, turn and walk away. All other responses seem to play into their hands.

[lpbk2713]

9. I say something like "Oh, yeah."

And then leave their presence ASAP. To engage them in conversation any further would be much too annoying.

[Left Is Write]

12. I don't know, because no one has ever said that to me.

[CornField]

13. Ask if they are pagan

If they respond that they are, I've made a new friend. If they tell me they are not, I just give them a very confused look.

[khashka]

24. You must live somewhere I don't

here it's pretty much a fundie thing. Sure, I say "blessed be" but only to other pagans. I live in a place where they have signs on restaraunts saying "This is a Christian Restaraunt". WTF? I felt I had more religious freedom when I was living in the Middle East.

Khash, not happy.

[SouthoftheBorderPaul]

48. Yup, I agree...

when I hear "Have a blessed day" it's usually an indication that person is a fundie. I'm in Nashville....the buckle of the Bible Belt. We're crawlin' with 'em down here.

[Bouncy Ball]

15. I laugh, because I immediately imagine how some DUers would

feel about it (I never paid much attention to it before) and I imagine, say, mopaul standing there instead of me and it just makes me laugh.

[Modem Butterfly]

18. On a non-related note, damn, that is a cute dog!

I want to reach through my computer and hug him and stroke him and love him and squeeze him and pet him and hold him and make his little leg do that spasm thing...

[Bouncy Ball]

21. I want to eat him! Take a bite out of him!

Just kidding! I know, he has eyes like a baby seal. I want him soooo badly! I want to hug him.

I really do laugh, btw. I don't mean to be rude, it just comes out. Then I mumble have a nice day or something.

I have mixed feelings about it, but I mostly don't care.

[khashka]

16. Well if you're gonna drag Baby Jesus into it....

If I've missed my meds I tell 'em where they can buy a Baby Jesus buttplug. Yes, boys and girls such a thing actually exists and it's awful cute.

If I've taken my meds I tell 'em very politely to fuck off. I used to be even more polite (imagine that!) but living in the Bible Belt where "American" is pronounced "Southern Baptist" has gotten my hackles up. A little bit.


Khash.

[Arugula Latte]

33. Oh my god!

Baby Jesus buttplug? :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[khashka]

41. Strange but true!

I would not lie about something like that.

Khash.

[RubyDuby in GA]

17. Living right down the road from you, I get this alot too and

just recently I heard it one too many times. I looked the saleswoman in the eye and said "NO, I'll have a nice day. You can bless yourself all you want, but don't pawn that crap off on me."

I was having a less than somewhat good day that day. But I really am getting sick of this crap. :grr:

[Hugin]

19. Someone over in GD had the suggestion..."May the Force be with you!"

I liked that one.

[RevolutionaryActs]

23. Ooooh! I love it!!!

LOVE IT! :bounce:

[Tikki]

25. I like that, too.....

I have said in reply....."Yeah, Power to the People"


Tikki

[IcyPeas]

29. Or if it was yesterday...

May the 4th be with you. (sorry, just had to do it)

[Hugin]

31. Aside: Are you related to the Whirrled Peas I keep hearing about?

Just wondering.

:)

[aquart]

38. Perfect!!!

Reduced to a fan cult!

[davidinalameda]

20. I thank them

we could all use a blessed day, even if it's not from their deity

[EC]

26. None of those

I just ignore it.....or if I'm in a snotty mood, I'll say, Oh, no I'm hoping to have fun today...

[giant_robot]

28. I'd just smile and wave politely while thinking...

..."thanks for shoving your religion in my face, asshole."

Attention, either positive or negative is what they're looking for, so the best thing to do is ignore it, and act as if it has no effect on your mood whatsoever.

[uppityperson]

30. I've never hear this but it would end my conversation

I'd probably give a blank wtf stare at the person. Thanks for the heads up so I'll be prepared. By the way, you often post very interesting things that bring laughter to my day. Thanks.

[jackelope72]

32. Geez, what's the big deal?

It's their way of wishing you well. It really doesn't look good for a group if that group is filled with people who spit in the faces of someone who is telling them to have a good day. Since when does blessing someone equate with pushing them off a cliff?

I do not consider myself a Christian, or a participant of any religion, for that matter, including Atheism. However, I think the greeting should be taken in the spirit in which it was offered - which is usually good will and kindness. People tend to forget that the Fundies, while very visible, are a fringe group, not indicative of the whole, and that most people who use that greeting are not trying to shove their religion down your throat, they are actually being complimentary by offering you the kindest blessing they have at their disposal.

My reply: a smile, accompanied by "Thanks. You, too."

[Modem Butterfly]

34. It's an attempted imposition of their religion

It's not about actually having a good day, but one that has been endorsed by their particular diety. It's presumptious and rude and it's delivered with a smile, so everyone is supposed to forget the underlying assumptions behind it, which is firstly, "Look at what a good theist I am!" and secondly, "You must be a theist too,".

[jackelope72]

44. Okay, that's fine, and you have every right to feel the way you do.

Just remind me not to say "Bless you" when somebody around here sneezes.

Wouldn't want anyone to think I was imposing my religious beliefs on them. :eyes:

[Modem Butterfly]

45. Thanks for the permission!

Just remind me not to say "Bless you" when somebody around here sneezes.

Yeah, and while we're talking basic points of etiquette here, racist and ethnic jokes are usually unwelcome, too.

I never cease to be amazed at the things some folks have to have explained to them.

[jackelope72]

54. Oh, I see.

So the reason that I disagree with you is because I am unenlightened, and I need to have certain things explained to me. Because, of course, you hold the secret to truth and wisdom in your hand, and it has fallen onto your weary shoulders to spread this knowledge to those poor creatures who obviously do not know any better.

Hmmm...reminds me of a certain group of religion-imposers that has been much in discussion here.

If I need explanations, I'll go to someone else thank you.

[Modem Butterfly]

55. No, you're just lacking on some basic points of etiquette

That's all. But now you know, so you have no excuse.

;-)

Tomorrow, if you like, we can discuss projection, straw men, and sarcasm 101. But it will have to wait until the afternoon, as I'm giving a pop quiz in my Tolerance 400 class.

[the Princess]

35. Well how about

*Fuck you very much*

If you say it real fast they will never know what you really said. :)

[MsAnthropy]

36. I'd say "That's not up to me"

Blessed by who? How do I have any control over anything blessing me?

"Have a nice day" puts all the pressure on me--"Have a blessed day" depends on what their deity thinks of me.

[uppityperson]

42. Now That's the best so far

Hits it on the head.

"Have a good day" while annoying me into wanting to respond "what if I don't want to?" at least gives me some responsibility for my day, though I also feel like telling them to quit ordering me around. While "have a blessed day" leaves me thinking what? I can't order a diety to bless me. Though does the "bless you" after sneezing do the same?

[Bunny]

37. Just like our #2Fearless Leader would:

Go f*ck yourself! If it's good enough for Cheney, it's good enough for me, damnit!

Not really, I wouldn't say that. I'd probably just say "you too" or something equally inane.

[Floogeldy]

39. "No thank you. I have other plans."

B-)

[arwalden]

40. I Roll My Eyes And Twist My Mouth In That Unspoken

language that says "oh-brother-you've-got-to-be-kidding" look.

[CO Liberal]

46. I Say "And May Oden Be With YOU!"

:-)

[cestpaspossible]

50. I would pretend I didn't hear it.

[Skittles]

51. I just say thank you

they mean well - I think

[enigmatic]

52. A Story

My wife and I are thrift store freaks; we've got some awesome ones here and both of us have found some really great (and vintage) stuff for next to nothing. There's one BFM Thrift Store (Bibles For Missions, I think)that I get most of the vinyl albums I play on my Insane Music Program on my station; 25 cents a record, and some absolute gold that I'll never part with. The people who run they place are incredibly nice, and they've set aside some records for me that thry know I'd be interested in. And everytime we've paid for our stuff, the cashier has said "God Bless" or "Have a blessed day".

And every single time they've done it, it hasn't bothered me in the least, even though I'm a Buddhist, and my wife is Jewish.

There are things IMO to get upset over. This isn't one of them.

[Duncan Grant]

53. I think it's inappropriate for public/business environments.

If people choose to say it to one another over their backyard fences, I couldn't care less. I'd consider it unprofessional if I heard it from a bank teller, retail clerk, or the receptionist in my Doctor's office.

Thankfully, I've never heard it here in SF. Do they say "blessed" or "bless-ed"?

[Modem Butterfly]

56. Usually just "blest"

Here it's all but replaced "Have a nice day"

[Duncan Grant]

61. Aaack.

I'll take "Have a nice day" over "blest" on any day of the week.

What a shame they don't say "bless-ed". If we're headed back to the 16th century we might as well use the correct pronunciation.

[bridgit]

57. "and you as well, pilgrim..." after...

i would have them affirm to me in a moment secular earnest, assuming there is one: "how goes the union, neighbor?" :patriot:

[BurtWorm]

58. Bless you, pal!

I gotcher blessing right here!

[Book Lover]

59. Other: I say "Thank you, but

I'm an atheist. Have a great day." Living near San Francisco means I don't get blowback from that, though. Don't know if I'd try it elsewhere.

[amazona]

62. I just ignore them

Answering rudeness with rudeness is not considered proper in the Ms. Manner's rule book.

Yes, it is very rude for some fundy to announce themselves in a way that presumes that I might agree with their hateful beliefs. (In my areas, it is the fundies doing this, not the decent believers.) However, giving them grounds to entertain more self-pity and persecution complex doesn't seem a wise use of my time.

That said, a friend said the other day he informed the fundy in question that he was a Satanist. (Not even true.) I bet that was a real conversation stopper.

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