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I need a snappy comeback to "have a blessed day"

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!

GeorgiaAthiest 3 June 11
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As several have already typed, a simple thanks and a smile go a long way. Friendliness has nothing to do with religion. I can call some of my friends shithead, but they know I do so with a smile.

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And may the flying spaghetti monster bless you with his noodly apendage. ?

Deinan Level 4 June 12, 2018
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I agree with birdingnut. They are trying to be kind, why get snappy with that? Simply saying thank you and/or have a nice day too is best. By being snappy you make yourself look like an angry crusader.

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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.

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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

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I'm here,the universe has blessed m! Thank you for noticing!

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I generally just ignore them. Just nod & walk away.

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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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Go to hell

Qiru Level 6 June 11, 2018

@Bobby9 thanks

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"Thank you. I'm an atheist but I appreciate your sentiment."

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"May your life prosper in the four blessings
of old age, beauty, happiness and strength"
--Secular Buddhist Blessing

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How about "Enjoy your day" ?

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i would say, "as the universe pleases" and be done with it.

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