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On March 17 2011 15:45 Torte de Lini wrote:Who gives a shit if you don't believe in religion. Just nod, say thank you and move on. It's not a question of religion, it's her blessing you with her appreciation and then you don't give the decency to properly acknowledge it. Your arrogance and need to portray your dislike or disinterest in religion is astoundingly childish. Why don't you consider the whole scene and not look for others to sympathize and agree with you. Let me reiterate the story for you :3 : "Thank you kind young sir for your great service, and God bless you that you still care for the customers and make sure all is well while they visit your store/service" " DONT SPREAD YOUR CHRISTIAN PROPAGANDA ALL OVER ME YOU HAG, BARK BARK BARK, IM AN ATHEIST IM GOING TO DISREGARD YOUR COMPLIMENT BECAUSE IT CAME IN A FORM I DONT PERSONALLY BELIEVE IN BARK BARK BARKShow nested quote +On March 17 2011 15:02 Alexson wrote:On March 17 2011 14:45 prOxi.swAMi wrote:
Asking "what's the matter?" is not lashing out. Why are you presuming it's about religion? Seems to me that she was confused because she complimented you and you were obviously way too cool to accept a compliment from *gasp* a religious person (ew!!) You have as much reason to presume she was reacting to your apparent atheism as to the colour of your skin.
srsly, l2communicationz lol you didn't even hear how her voice sounded.. it sounded like she wanted to kill me That was my friend trying to troll. Show nested quote +On March 14 2011 08:02 Alexson wrote:
I'd be raping girls, killing people brutally (people I hate), and doing all the drugs I can.
I'm being serious. Your friend sounds srs.
dude all I was telling her was I don't care.
I didn't say why I don't care, I didn't try to convert her or anything, I just said I don't care.
nice reply david
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On March 17 2011 15:50 Torte de Lini wrote:
Whenever I sneeze and someone says "God bless you" , I slap them silly and try to arch my disagreement with their polite incentive to perpetuate a catholic faith onto me.
I totally understand man.
god you sound mad..
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Yup, you were a jerk. Everyone else is right. The thing is, a lot of people seem to think that only religious people can be obnoxious about their beliefs. That's not true! Sometimes, people who don't believe in anything can be even more obnoxious about religion. Why the hell would you explain to this woman why you don't care about her beliefs? It's rude. Suck it up and be nice.
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On March 17 2011 15:52 Alexson wrote:Show nested quote +On March 17 2011 15:45 Torte de Lini wrote:Who gives a shit if you don't believe in religion. Just nod, say thank you and move on. It's not a question of religion, it's her blessing you with her appreciation and then you don't give the decency to properly acknowledge it. Your arrogance and need to portray your dislike or disinterest in religion is astoundingly childish. Why don't you consider the whole scene and not look for others to sympathize and agree with you. Let me reiterate the story for you :3 : "Thank you kind young sir for your great service, and God bless you that you still care for the customers and make sure all is well while they visit your store/service" " DONT SPREAD YOUR CHRISTIAN PROPAGANDA ALL OVER ME YOU HAG, BARK BARK BARK, IM AN ATHEIST IM GOING TO DISREGARD YOUR COMPLIMENT BECAUSE IT CAME IN A FORM I DONT PERSONALLY BELIEVE IN BARK BARK BARKOn March 17 2011 15:02 Alexson wrote:On March 17 2011 14:45 prOxi.swAMi wrote:
Asking "what's the matter?" is not lashing out. Why are you presuming it's about religion? Seems to me that she was confused because she complimented you and you were obviously way too cool to accept a compliment from *gasp* a religious person (ew!!) You have as much reason to presume she was reacting to your apparent atheism as to the colour of your skin.
srsly, l2communicationz lol you didn't even hear how her voice sounded.. it sounded like she wanted to kill me That was my friend trying to troll. On March 14 2011 08:02 Alexson wrote:
I'd be raping girls, killing people brutally (people I hate), and doing all the drugs I can.
I'm being serious. Your friend sounds srs. dude all I was telling her was I don't care. I didn't say why I don't care, I didn't try to convert her or anything, I just said I don't care. nice reply david
News Flash: I don't even think she cares.
If you didn't care about religion at all, then you would have nodded, said your thanks and moved the fuck on.
Here's why you care that people establish the fact that you care about religion:
1. You "mhm"'ed her
2. You proceeded to tell her that you didn't care about religion besides it being none of her business and of little importance since you don't even know who she is and she doesn't care who the fuck you are.
and 3. Because you wrote a whole blog about it hoping others had similar anecdotes to share about a similar situation.
Unfortunately, all the other atheists out there know to close their trap and just be polite like she was.
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On March 17 2011 15:53 NukeTheStars wrote:
Yup, you were a jerk. Everyone else is right. The thing is, a lot of people seem to think that only religious people can be obnoxious about their beliefs. That's not true! Sometimes, people who don't believe in anything can be even more obnoxious about religion. Why the hell would you explain to this woman why you don't care about her beliefs? It's rude. Suck it up and be nice.
cause she asked me man..
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On March 17 2011 15:53 Alexson wrote:Show nested quote +On March 17 2011 15:50 Torte de Lini wrote:
Whenever I sneeze and someone says "God bless you" , I slap them silly and try to arch my disagreement with their polite incentive to perpetuate a catholic faith onto me.
I totally understand man. god you sound mad..
Frustrated is the word, but I was hoping my sarcasm would be blatant obvious to you to realize your mistake.
Instead you do a poor troll-attempt. Back to the circus you go~
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You seem pretty disrespectful and immature. Take the compliment and move on. She was trying to be nice and you disregarded it. :/
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On March 17 2011 15:55 Torte de Lini wrote:Show nested quote +On March 17 2011 15:52 Alexson wrote:On March 17 2011 15:45 Torte de Lini wrote:Who gives a shit if you don't believe in religion. Just nod, say thank you and move on. It's not a question of religion, it's her blessing you with her appreciation and then you don't give the decency to properly acknowledge it. Your arrogance and need to portray your dislike or disinterest in religion is astoundingly childish. Why don't you consider the whole scene and not look for others to sympathize and agree with you. Let me reiterate the story for you :3 : "Thank you kind young sir for your great service, and God bless you that you still care for the customers and make sure all is well while they visit your store/service" " DONT SPREAD YOUR CHRISTIAN PROPAGANDA ALL OVER ME YOU HAG, BARK BARK BARK, IM AN ATHEIST IM GOING TO DISREGARD YOUR COMPLIMENT BECAUSE IT CAME IN A FORM I DONT PERSONALLY BELIEVE IN BARK BARK BARKOn March 17 2011 15:02 Alexson wrote:On March 17 2011 14:45 prOxi.swAMi wrote:
Asking "what's the matter?" is not lashing out. Why are you presuming it's about religion? Seems to me that she was confused because she complimented you and you were obviously way too cool to accept a compliment from *gasp* a religious person (ew!!) You have as much reason to presume she was reacting to your apparent atheism as to the colour of your skin.
srsly, l2communicationz lol you didn't even hear how her voice sounded.. it sounded like she wanted to kill me That was my friend trying to troll. On March 14 2011 08:02 Alexson wrote:
I'd be raping girls, killing people brutally (people I hate), and doing all the drugs I can.
I'm being serious. Your friend sounds srs. dude all I was telling her was I don't care. I didn't say why I don't care, I didn't try to convert her or anything, I just said I don't care. nice reply david News Flash: I don't even think she cares. If you didn't care about religion at all, then you would have nodded, said your thanks and moved the fuck on. Here's why you care that people establish the fact that you care about religion: 1. You "mhm"'ed her 2. You proceeded to tell her that you didn't care about religion besides it being none of her business and of little importance since you don't even know who she is and she doesn't care who the fuck you are. and 3. Because you wrote a whole blog about it hoping others had similar anecdotes to share about a similar situation. Unfortunately, all the other atheists out there know to close their trap and just be polite like she was.
lol you're wrong. she asked me and i told her why, I was just trying to get out of the conversation.
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On March 17 2011 16:01 Alexson wrote:Show nested quote +On March 17 2011 15:55 Torte de Lini wrote:On March 17 2011 15:52 Alexson wrote:On March 17 2011 15:45 Torte de Lini wrote:Who gives a shit if you don't believe in religion. Just nod, say thank you and move on. It's not a question of religion, it's her blessing you with her appreciation and then you don't give the decency to properly acknowledge it. Your arrogance and need to portray your dislike or disinterest in religion is astoundingly childish. Why don't you consider the whole scene and not look for others to sympathize and agree with you. Let me reiterate the story for you :3 : "Thank you kind young sir for your great service, and God bless you that you still care for the customers and make sure all is well while they visit your store/service" " DONT SPREAD YOUR CHRISTIAN PROPAGANDA ALL OVER ME YOU HAG, BARK BARK BARK, IM AN ATHEIST IM GOING TO DISREGARD YOUR COMPLIMENT BECAUSE IT CAME IN A FORM I DONT PERSONALLY BELIEVE IN BARK BARK BARKOn March 17 2011 15:02 Alexson wrote:On March 17 2011 14:45 prOxi.swAMi wrote:
Asking "what's the matter?" is not lashing out. Why are you presuming it's about religion? Seems to me that she was confused because she complimented you and you were obviously way too cool to accept a compliment from *gasp* a religious person (ew!!) You have as much reason to presume she was reacting to your apparent atheism as to the colour of your skin.
srsly, l2communicationz lol you didn't even hear how her voice sounded.. it sounded like she wanted to kill me That was my friend trying to troll. On March 14 2011 08:02 Alexson wrote:
I'd be raping girls, killing people brutally (people I hate), and doing all the drugs I can.
I'm being serious. Your friend sounds srs. dude all I was telling her was I don't care. I didn't say why I don't care, I didn't try to convert her or anything, I just said I don't care. nice reply david News Flash: I don't even think she cares. If you didn't care about religion at all, then you would have nodded, said your thanks and moved the fuck on. Here's why you care that people establish the fact that you care about religion: 1. You "mhm"'ed her 2. You proceeded to tell her that you didn't care about religion besides it being none of her business and of little importance since you don't even know who she is and she doesn't care who the fuck you are. and 3. Because you wrote a whole blog about it hoping others had similar anecdotes to share about a similar situation. Unfortunately, all the other atheists out there know to close their trap and just be polite like she was. lol you're wrong. she asked me and i told her why, I was just trying to get out of the conversation.
I forgot, you comply to all demands of your customers that aren't within the realms of your service and contractual pay lol.
Did she ask you to write a blog about your adventures too?
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On March 17 2011 15:55 Alexson wrote:Show nested quote +On March 17 2011 15:53 NukeTheStars wrote:
Yup, you were a jerk. Everyone else is right. The thing is, a lot of people seem to think that only religious people can be obnoxious about their beliefs. That's not true! Sometimes, people who don't believe in anything can be even more obnoxious about religion. Why the hell would you explain to this woman why you don't care about her beliefs? It's rude. Suck it up and be nice. cause she asked me man..
Right, she clearly intended through her innocuous remark of "what's the matter" to have a brief lecture on your own religious views to be delivered to her as she pays a boy for her food or whatever it is you do.
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On March 17 2011 16:03 Elegy wrote:Show nested quote +On March 17 2011 15:55 Alexson wrote:On March 17 2011 15:53 NukeTheStars wrote:
Yup, you were a jerk. Everyone else is right. The thing is, a lot of people seem to think that only religious people can be obnoxious about their beliefs. That's not true! Sometimes, people who don't believe in anything can be even more obnoxious about religion. Why the hell would you explain to this woman why you don't care about her beliefs? It's rude. Suck it up and be nice. cause she asked me man.. Right, she clearly intended through her innocuous remark of "what's the matter" to have a brief lecture on your own religious views to be delivered to her as she pays a boy for her food or whatever it is you do.
I didn't give her a brief lecture, I just said I don't care about religion/
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Why did you feel the need to say that you don't care about religion?
You could have said that you appreciated the comment and that was it.
I think you do care champ.
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Think of it this way.
She wasn't trying to impose her beliefs onto you, she gave you a compliment in the way that's usual for her, which was to praise you with God's word. She was showing her appreciation for your hard work. Just as someone would say "God bless you" after you sneeze, it's not shoving God down your throat, but a polite idiom.
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So you say you don't care about religion, which you obviously do since you can take any offense by a comment like "god bless you". I agree that it is complete bullshit to go around saying that to people - pretty much anything that "flashes" one's religion in public. But that doesn't give you the right to be dick towards an old lady, no matter how stupid she might be in your eyes.
Personally, I care a lot about religion, but I don't go around flashing my atheist flag whereever the fuck I go. Pick your spots to discuss that kind of stuff and all the other time just roll with it.
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Sounds like you have really bad social skills, dude. Saying you wanted out of the conversation isn't an excuse and probably implicates you further. You should have know what you said would have gotten the reaction that you got.
If you wanted out of the conversation and you had social skills you would have said, "Thank you, I hope you have a good day today."
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Giving her, what I imagine was, a cynical, "mmhmm" is quite rude regardless. You work at a food service establishment. You need to make the customers happy.
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On March 17 2011 15:22 Gak2 wrote:
just say thank you instead of "mmhmm"... it's like someone saying "bless you" after you sneeze. Even if some people still actually mean it in the religious sense like this lady, pretty much all religious connotation that it's associated with is out the window... it's just a courtesy convention.
it does seem this lady overreacted though... maybe not if you spoke to her in a condescending manner but if you didn't then whatever, ignore her and move on.
I was actually going to touch on this in my post. While it's obvious this lady was saying it because she believes in god, I find that quite a lot of people use religious phrases without even meaning it. Sayings such as "I swear to god" or "god, please let..." and so on. If it's something you grow up with, whether you believe or not, it can become a habit.
I'm an atheist, but I was taught that it was polite to say "bless you" after someone sneezes. I wasn't taught it with a religious meaning behind it, just that it was the polite thing to say. I still say it to this day, but I modified the pronunciation when I was 10 or 11 (or may have just always thought of it this way) to "blesh you."
lol you're wrong. she asked me and i told her why, I was just trying to get out of the conversation.
"Sorry, I'm having a rough day. Thanks for the compliment."
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On March 17 2011 16:01 Alexson wrote:Show nested quote +On March 17 2011 15:55 Torte de Lini wrote:On March 17 2011 15:52 Alexson wrote:On March 17 2011 15:45 Torte de Lini wrote:Who gives a shit if you don't believe in religion. Just nod, say thank you and move on. It's not a question of religion, it's her blessing you with her appreciation and then you don't give the decency to properly acknowledge it. Your arrogance and need to portray your dislike or disinterest in religion is astoundingly childish. Why don't you consider the whole scene and not look for others to sympathize and agree with you. Let me reiterate the story for you :3 : "Thank you kind young sir for your great service, and God bless you that you still care for the customers and make sure all is well while they visit your store/service" " DONT SPREAD YOUR CHRISTIAN PROPAGANDA ALL OVER ME YOU HAG, BARK BARK BARK, IM AN ATHEIST IM GOING TO DISREGARD YOUR COMPLIMENT BECAUSE IT CAME IN A FORM I DONT PERSONALLY BELIEVE IN BARK BARK BARKOn March 17 2011 15:02 Alexson wrote:On March 17 2011 14:45 prOxi.swAMi wrote:
Asking "what's the matter?" is not lashing out. Why are you presuming it's about religion? Seems to me that she was confused because she complimented you and you were obviously way too cool to accept a compliment from *gasp* a religious person (ew!!) You have as much reason to presume she was reacting to your apparent atheism as to the colour of your skin.
srsly, l2communicationz lol you didn't even hear how her voice sounded.. it sounded like she wanted to kill me That was my friend trying to troll. On March 14 2011 08:02 Alexson wrote:
I'd be raping girls, killing people brutally (people I hate), and doing all the drugs I can.
I'm being serious. Your friend sounds srs. dude all I was telling her was I don't care. I didn't say why I don't care, I didn't try to convert her or anything, I just said I don't care. nice reply david News Flash: I don't even think she cares. If you didn't care about religion at all, then you would have nodded, said your thanks and moved the fuck on. Here's why you care that people establish the fact that you care about religion: 1. You "mhm"'ed her 2. You proceeded to tell her that you didn't care about religion besides it being none of her business and of little importance since you don't even know who she is and she doesn't care who the fuck you are. and 3. Because you wrote a whole blog about it hoping others had similar anecdotes to share about a similar situation. Unfortunately, all the other atheists out there know to close their trap and just be polite like she was. lol you're wrong. she asked me and i told her why, I was just trying to get out of the conversation.
You need to work on your "getting out of conversation" skills
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