When Christian's say that to me I simply consider it an attempt to wish me well and let it go. Fundamentalist intolerance from Christians or Aethiest is tiring. Live and let live.

Of all the things to be offended by...

It's annoying, right? I can handle the passive aggressive shit like that. It's them cashiers or retail associates out here trying to personally bring souls to Jesus that get on my nerves.

I can't count how many times bitch-faced, lunchlady arms having ass middle-aged women with a southern drawl have stared me down at the end of a purchase and said "god bless you" in a way that feels like a challenge because they don't say it nicely, they say it like they're hoping you'll sprout horns so they have an excuse to shoot you.

But yeah, it's annoying in all forms.

It's perfectly reasonable to be offended by constantly being told to "have a blessed day". It doesn't matter what the intention behind it is.
The believers run roughshod over the rights of everyone else.
I'm sick of "live and let live". It doesn't work.
It's how we got to where we are with SOOOOO much of their bullshit influence
in everyone's lives.
Hail satan.
I hope it works, and you don't live in an "at-will" state, in case you get fired.

You may find yourself ostracised and persona non grata. Maybe wise to let it go. It is your workplace after all where you spend a lot of your time I would suspect. Probably best not to sow seeds of antagonism.

You could always reply to "Have a blessed day" with "GORDON`S ALIVE" at the top of your lungs

LOL . . . That is going to definitely get a reaction . . . . I love that response too! These clowns may even make the mistake of retaliating . . . . meaning legal problems for them.

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals because of their religion (or lack of religious belief) in hiring, firing, or any other terms and conditions of employment.

Good record keeping is a must if you run into something like that . . .

Another alternative is simply tell the manager that you are a non-believer, and that you find it offensive, and request they cease doing it. If they do not, then the onus is on the manager, and the company then has to deal with it . . . . and how they deal with it could have further implications. This might be the better of the two options, because it would create a trail, especially if you do it were others are present to see it.

I can relate, because I hate it when jackasses like that bray their same old song and dance and it gives me the direct impression they are trying to impose their bull shit on me.

The term bless , means happy . I can't be mad at anyone , sincerely telling me to have a happy day . Just because religious folks use the term , does not make it theirs only .

Maybe "Have a gesundheit day"? Seriously, if it sets you off, that's too bad. How much do you need this job? I'd blow it off if I were you, but it's up to you.

That have a blessed day thing has become the Christian secret handshake, gee I'm sorry you live in a judeo-christian world.
it will do you no good to try to set your self apart.
it is best to keep in mind the water in which you swim it may be tainted but it's the only water we have. and feel free to vent your frustration with me.

I keep the reply short and simple and as inane and inconsequential as the so called "greeting" or "wish" and it works for me: "thanks, but I prefer not to!

This doesn't have any real value in response to your post but your post reminded me of this.

I agree. It is offensive.

I don't have a problem with that unless your manager has been asked by you not to say it since you consider it offensive. I don't think of the word blessed in a religious way...its a feeling of well being to me.

It's very annoying. I'm doing Uber to pay for classes and I often have to nod my head and say thank you when people say that to me. I hate the assumption it makes and yet I'm forced to tolerate it if I want good ratings. Of course I think you should be free to reply hail satan or whatever you feel like but I know that's not the world at live in, there are consequences. I hope we live to see the world change and humans outgrow such primitive and repugnant ideas but it's hard to imagine most of the indoctrinated ever waking up and letting go. Sad and frustrating.

If your intentions are to pick on him (her), i think that you are doing a great job, but if your intentions are to enjoy your day and have a wonderful day unmolested by someone else, then all you have to do is to control your emotions and not get offended by someone with low compression in the matter, that is what should ofend you, someone who know less can get in to your head, try to be better for you, not for others, don't get offended by a person who knows less than you, because your offenses show how strong your maint is. Just be happy by looking and hearing low IQs in your surroundings trying to make sense of the reality. If you are smarter, its your responsibility to understand whats going on, if you don't understand, then investigate or have someone else to take control.

You should reply with have a blessed day too!
Blessed by whom is where the can of proverbial worms come into play!

Getting upset every time someone says something with religious connotations to it is only going to make your life more difficult. I had a manager that, when she found out I was atheist, used to deliberately talk about religion in meetings and then single me out as an atheist. Ex. “ We all believe in a higher power, that there’s someone watching over and protecting us. Well, all except Alicia. She’s atheist.” For reference, this was a home health care company, so no reason to bring religion into anything. I tried calmly and professionally discussing how offensive it was to me and asking her to stop, but she just got worse. What the experience taught me is that I can either roll my eyes and move on or be miserable. I chose the former. In a situation where someone is blessing me or saying Merry Christmas or some other good-faith phrase, I choose to take it as “hey, that person said something that they feel is nice and I’m going to appreciate the thought.” I don’t have to agree with their beliefs to appreciate a nice thought.

I just say back. "And good luck to you"

A coworker of mine was working a Lyft gig at a large college town. She picked up a group of dark skinned guys talking a foreign language. One of them said Allah Akbar and suddenly she was in a panic that she had a car full of terrorists and was considering calling the cops. I, and several others explained to her it was simply a Muslim greeting much the same as she would say “God bless you” (she is very Christian). Amazing how much things change when someone from a different religious ethnic group does exactly what you do everyday to non believers. It suddenly becomes a thing to fear and makes you feel threatened.

I ignore it, or smile and say thank you.

You are offended too eaisly. Why would that offend you? You make too much about nothing. The simple thing is to just ignore.No need foe militancy.

How 'bout responding with "thank you".
I maintain that my life has been blessed, not by any deity, but by life itself. No deity required.

Just say goodbye or something similar, the worship of SATAN is acknowledging there is a God, as he is the antithesis of the Devil. Try something else unless you want to look for another job. Still you would want a good reference and not a snarky one.

Be little more tolerant,imho