In south Georgia, waiters and cashiers at stores often say "have a blessed day" to me. It happened to me three times yesterday! I need a snappy comeback. I've tried "thank you, Jesus" and "thank you, father". I've tried "well, bless your heart" because that is sort of derogatory if you are speaking about a third person, but probably not if you are speaking to another person. I need suggestions!
How about just "Thanks," since they are sending you friendly, positive thoughts, well proven to be effective, as shown in the placebo affect.
Have a blessed day is used punitively against peoples christofascists perceive as being lgbtqi. It is not meant well
i would say, "as the universe pleases" and be done with it.
"Thank you. I'm an atheist but I appreciate your sentiment."
I don't bother replying in a negative way; I realize that for believers that's their way of saying "have a good day"
Depending on context there are times I'll bring up my non-belief but thank them anyway, but most times I just say l tell them to have a good day as well
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I generally just ignore them. Just nod & walk away.
I'm here,the universe has blessed m! Thank you for noticing!
I think a snappy comeback is not a good idea. Religious people already have negative stereotypes about us nonbelievers and this would just reinforce that.
Thanks. I'll take all the good luck you have to offer.
I guess that's better than being cursed.
Happy Halloween. (not on Halloween -- on Halloween, say Merry Happy New Year)
I hope you die the death you fear the most. (this is reserved for very special cases)