I just ignore it, instead of getting into an argument with ignorant people. I consider it below me to do so and nothing is accomplished anyway.
I acknowledge and move on... if it made them feel good. Does not bother me. I got sisters deep into religion but they don't try to convert me. I been the same since a little child.
"Thanks, I wish you well, too" is a pleasant, non-religious response.
A blessing can be non-religious, too.
It's an intention of goodness, whatever that means to the recipient.
I offer my personal blessing to people all the time.
Blessings,
hellskitchman
I tend to mumble "likewise." This is not a conversation I want to encourage.
I usually just say thanks. It means they are thinking of me and/or my situation or just wishing me well. Religion is just the vehicle they use to express their empathy. I guess I am just trying to say its the thought that counts, not the delivery system.
I say “ thanks” because I’m their cultural construct they are wishing you well.
I have to admit, coming from a southern baptist upbringing, the "bless you" after someone sneezes slips out occasionally. However, I usually catch myself, and it comes out as a mumbled "bless yyyy"... LoL
As to my replies, I usually say, thanks, or smile and nod. I try to take it good form as they are usually meaning well, however misguided it may be.
The "have a blessed day" thing does make me roll my eyes for some reason. So I usually ignore that one. I don't think I ever heard it until recently, so I am not sure if it is new or a geographical thing.
I am torn on the whole subject. I feel everyone should think whatever makes them happy. However, I feel that most evil in the world was/is caused by religion, and that it would be a much better place without it.
That blessed day stuff irritates me for some reason. Nearly everyone that says it is full of biblical sin
Regular people I just ignore. People I care about don't say it to me anymore even though they're all fundamentalist Christians. I've been godless for awhile. I guess I'm trying to say it fades with time. Hope some other comments help you out