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I just say, thank you so much! And a Happy Hanukkah to you!! janterry Dec 2017 #1
Merry Christmas? Not with Trump in office. GreatCaesarsGhost Dec 2017 #5
It's okay janterry Dec 2017 #17
I've done that too Maeve Dec 2017 #18
If you really want to make them crazy(er) NastyRiffraff Dec 2017 #25
"Happy Solstice, and have a Merry Pagan Festival!" Merlot Dec 2017 #47
I think "Bright Blessings of the Solstice" is the preferred phrase Jim Lane Dec 2017 #109
It's more effective if you say it in Gaelic...and you're drunk and naked at the time. Ken Burch Dec 2017 #126
I use Merry Holidays. safeinOhio Dec 2017 #63
You should write a letter to the better business bureau Renew Deal Dec 2017 #2
Right. I bet the store owner treestar Dec 2017 #3
I revel in the fact that they're so miserable, they can't even enjoy their favorite holiday. CrispyQ Dec 2017 #4
Indeed. Christians unable to enjoy their own major holy celebration because of hatred of others Fred Sanders Dec 2017 #13
yea and bring Pence with them bdamomma Dec 2017 #68
Or maybe they get tired of saying it Sailor65x1 Dec 2017 #6
But of course that's the narrative you promote rather. Clever. LanternWaste Dec 2017 #9
Your reply is a bit hard to follow Sailor65x1 Dec 2017 #27
Sigh. Simple decency should be simple for everyone, shouldn't it? Hortensis Dec 2017 #91
MTE. There are barely any cashiers left, and ascribing bad intentions to them for saying a common anneboleyn Dec 2017 #112
It all depends on the tone and the facial expression. Mariana Dec 2017 #127
OP described a tone and attitude treestar Dec 2017 #129
Just because he looked of middle easten desent, didin't mean he didn't celebrate Christmas. Shell_Seas Dec 2017 #20
No, it doesn't; Sailor65x1 Dec 2017 #30
Like an infinity assumption circle. Shell_Seas Dec 2017 #34
You don't know what the cashier thought and what does it mean to you to SharonClark Dec 2017 #37
I don't know. I am repeating what I've heard Shell_Seas Dec 2017 #39
Really? You heard the cashier say that because that is what you stated the cashier meant. SharonClark Dec 2017 #40
Aww. Shell_Seas Dec 2017 #85
I think we know the answer to this. Thank you for stating it. anneboleyn Dec 2017 #113
that is tRump brainwashing bdamomma Dec 2017 #69
This particular meme didn't start with Trump FiveGoodMen Dec 2017 #72
true bdamomma Dec 2017 #74
OReilly used it for years to work up his loyal viewers. anneboleyn Dec 2017 #114
Thank you ollie10 Dec 2017 #54
This year, I've had two opportunities to respond with "all holidays matter..." LanternWaste Dec 2017 #7
Good one. I have to remember that. Shell_Seas Dec 2017 #21
Idiots? SharonClark Dec 2017 #41
So people that say Merry Christmas to you are idiots? melman Dec 2017 #67
Exactly. This is ridiculous and going after cashiers really bothers me. They dont control policy anneboleyn Dec 2017 #115
I wonder if they were... 2naSalit Dec 2017 #8
I can only imagine Sailor65x1 Dec 2017 #35
That is what I was wondering Sanity Claws Dec 2017 #53
Yes. Cashiers dont just decide to do these things. If anything they were told to say it to everyone anneboleyn Dec 2017 #116
I'm not sure how I make it through each holiday season... NCTraveler Dec 2017 #10
If I know the holiday the person will celebrate, I'm specific, otherwise... Girard442 Dec 2017 #11
LOL. What did she say? 50 Shades Of Blue Dec 2017 #12
Video tape it and send it to the corporate offices. Baitball Blogger Dec 2017 #14
You mean like a person who would tell you to stick it up your ass? SharonClark Dec 2017 #38
Was it in retaliation to a social indiscretion? Baitball Blogger Dec 2017 #48
Interestingly enough, in my heavily red upper mid- west- origin senior marybourg Dec 2017 #15
Good. Mariana Dec 2017 #62
Can they just not say, have a good day? Roland99 Dec 2017 #16
Really. Just say "Thank you for shopping at XYZ" Mariana Dec 2017 #28
If we stop to kick every little barking dog, we will never Drahthaardogs Dec 2017 #19
I agree. Tell that to Trump and his followers. Shell_Seas Dec 2017 #24
You agree? Then why did you write a post about it? SharonClark Dec 2017 #42
Sharon, you seem upset Shell_Seas Dec 2017 #86
Because you attacked cashiers? That bothers me. They didnt decide to gang up on you. Why it anneboleyn Dec 2017 #117
+1. n/t obnoxiousdrunk Dec 2017 #36
And Christmas sucks for those who work in retail...I worked in retail during Christmas when I Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #137
This message was self-deleted by its author blogslut Dec 2017 #22
Cashiers gained "some type of power" from Trump "telling them" it was "OK" to say WhiskeyGrinder Dec 2017 #23
So if a cashier is rude to you treestar Dec 2017 #130
So if a casher is a jerk, they're a right-winger? WhiskeyGrinder Dec 2017 #136
the way it was described, yes you could tell treestar Dec 2017 #138
Don't let your anger control you and make behave stupidly SharonClark Dec 2017 #26
Maybe so. I'm surrounded by conservatives all of the time, my bark has become pretty loud. Shell_Seas Dec 2017 #31
Not all those of ME 'descent' are acting to 'dissent'... Wounded Bear Dec 2017 #29
I keep reading this subject line and cackling. WhiskeyGrinder Dec 2017 #32
It struck me funny too. But the whole post is actually kind of sad. Tipperary Dec 2017 #98
Very good point; you're absolutely right. WhiskeyGrinder Dec 2017 #99
I totally agree. They get horrible abuse from the public. anneboleyn Dec 2017 #119
Maybe they have been "instructed" by their employer and have to say it? Pachamama Dec 2017 #33
Maybe their boss is a rwnj DBoon Dec 2017 #57
You told a cashier who said Merry Christmas sarisataka Dec 2017 #43
Because the cashier didn't say it CHEERFULLY OR WARMLY ENOUGH. WhiskeyGrinder Dec 2017 #45
If you really want GallopingGhost Dec 2017 #44
While at work, I let the client set the tone.... BoneyardDem Dec 2017 #46
I Had It Happen To Me Once SDJay Dec 2017 #49
Oh dear. MuseRider Dec 2017 #50
Lucky thing you did not sneeze... GulfCoast66 Dec 2017 #51
God forbid Egnever Dec 2017 #52
This story is missing a door buzzard, I believe. n/t FSogol Dec 2017 #59
lol treestar Dec 2017 #131
nt bdamomma Dec 2017 #73
+1 nt steve2470 Dec 2017 #104
I'd suggest switching to decaf OP inwiththenew Dec 2017 #55
Noted Shell_Seas Dec 2017 #87
Reply with Feliz Navidad JHB Dec 2017 #56
nt bdamomma Dec 2017 #71
Wow, a mind reader! Maybe those cashiers were tired? Maybe they were being sincere? FSogol Dec 2017 #58
I simply do not mind whatever holiday wishes someone offers to me. Tipperary Dec 2017 #60
I was a cashier in Texas for awhile. Mariana Dec 2017 #61
I find a simple "no" mitch96 Dec 2017 #64
Yes! ellie Dec 2017 #65
Thanks Shell_Seas Dec 2017 #88
Try reading Not Always Right.com and next time be a little nicer nadine_mn Dec 2017 #66
That website is great. Thx for the lulz. irisblue Dec 2017 #70
very good! steve2470 Dec 2017 #102
I Think I Would Have Said Something More Like. . . ProfessorGAC Dec 2017 #75
A few years ago get the red out Dec 2017 #76
When it happens this year I think you should say elehhhhna Dec 2017 #77
How do you say shove it uo your ass.. ollie10 Dec 2017 #78
Look, they're probably being forced to. Laffy Kat Dec 2017 #79
exactly! steve2470 Dec 2017 #100
Happy Festivus! lagomorph777 Dec 2017 #80
How about a thread on the airing of grievances? Bradshaw3 Dec 2017 #82
Pretty much. lagomorph777 Dec 2017 #83
I GOT A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH YOU PEOPLE!!!!! Initech Dec 2017 #111
And may the Blessings of the Yule be Upon You... The empressof all Dec 2017 #81
Have you concidered that their employer may be demanding they wish a "merryxmas" to everyone randr Dec 2017 #84
I totally believe you. Lol! n/t demmiblue Dec 2017 #89
I wish you a Cool Story Bro Dreamer Tatum Dec 2017 #90
Luckily, we don't have to deal with this nonsense here DFW Dec 2017 #92
great story! nt steve2470 Dec 2017 #96
I know someone from Penn who ate there and said the food was just incredible!! And exactly, with anneboleyn Dec 2017 #121
There aren't many of us left who were there. DFW Dec 2017 #124
How would they know you weren't a bible thumping christian that wanted to hear Merry Xmas? nini Dec 2017 #93
Personally, Glamrock Dec 2017 #94
Merry Christmas, Shell_Seas pintobean Dec 2017 #95
Really? Texasgal Dec 2017 #97
Yes, I agree. It makes me sad that people are so unhappy that they treat others poorly. Tipperary Dec 2017 #105
Rabble! Rabble! Rabble! n/t EarthFirst Dec 2017 #101
She said to me, "Have you found Jesus?" After ringing up my stuff, in blue northeast. lindysalsagal Dec 2017 #103
I thought I found him in Aisle 4 Skittles Dec 2017 #120
I didn't know he was lost. It's not my day to watch him. lindysalsagal Dec 2017 #122
LOL Skittles Dec 2017 #123
I might say "Happy Hanukkah, it must be strange for a Jew to wish others Merry Christmas." elfin Dec 2017 #106
20+ year retail veteran Jake Stern Dec 2017 #107
Huh, I live and work in Tarrant County. tammywammy Dec 2017 #108
Your stores still have multiple cashiers? Around here automatic checkouts took over years ago anneboleyn Dec 2017 #110
agree w/ your assessment... SWBTATTReg Dec 2017 #128
This message was self-deleted by its author sl8 Dec 2017 #118
Just smile back at them and say, "Well, bless your heart. And happy holidays to you, too!" pnwmom Dec 2017 #125
I was shopping the other day... Trueblue Texan Dec 2017 #132
I know the cashier attitude you mean , smug and self righteous clerks. As a POC I get a chance lunasun Dec 2017 #133
cashiers usually smile & are nice to me. I smile and say hello, how are you-soon as it's my turn. Sunlei Dec 2017 #134
I'd have them ring me up maxrandb Dec 2017 #135
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