Since this is the time of the year when many people grapple with the propriety of various greetings, these simple guidelines are provided for the ultra-sensitive.
The person who wishes you a "Merry Christmas" does not:
- Assume you are Christian;
- Have a secret plan to convert you if you are not of that faith;
- Think you will burn in hell if you don't reciprocate.
The person who wishes you a "Happy New Year" does not:
- Believe that your only interest is pleasure;
- Have a hidden desire to borrow money if the new year brings financial happiness your way;
- Think you are a party-pooper if you fail to get blind drunk on New Year's Eve.
The person who wishes you "Happy Holidays" does not:
- Assume you are non-Christian;
- Enjoy describing all religious holidays in boring bureaucratic terms;
- Think you are a workaholic who needs some time off.
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