I wouldn't, and I wouldn't here either if you didn't feel compelled to inject it.
I think you should wish people a Merry Christmas if that's the winter holiday you celebrate.
I don't. Why would I assume they care about my holiday?
I certainly won't be offended.
Good for you, but you wouldn't have a chance for me to offend you because I feel no need to ask what your beliefs are or assume you care what mine are.
If you're Jewish, you could wish me a Happy Chanukah.
Same reason, why would I do that? On the other hand, if I knew YOU were Jewish, I might offer my greeting to you on YOUR holiday. That makes sense.
When I wish you a Happy Holiday, I'm hoping you enjoy the holiday you celebrate, whatever it might be.
Thank you.
There's certainly no disrespect meant.
None taken. But I wonder why you feel compelled to only greet me at a certain time of year. How about a "have a nice day" every time you see a person, that makes more sense.
"None taken. But I wonder why you feel compelled to only greet me at a certain time of year. How about a "have a nice day" every time you see a person, that makes more sense."
I don't. But I use different greetings at different times. If it's the holiday season, I use holiday greetings, whether it's Christmas, Halloween, or Thanksgiving. I don't do Easter greetings. The rest of the year, I might just say "Hello, how are you?" or wish you a good day. But, I promise, if I encounter you in a situation where we would normally interact, I'll greet you pleasantly. That's my habit.