The Greetings Are Bland, The Cookies Are Not 
			 
			
		
		
		
		(I am on a competitive rock climbing team for several years in high school and, being at least a few years older than most of the kids, become friends with the coaches. One December, I make cookies for my teachers and decide to bring some to my coaches, too.) 
 
Me: *to [Coach #1], who I know is Christian* “Merry Christmas!” 
 
Coach #1: “Thanks, [My Name]!” 
 
Me: *to [Coach #2], who is very sarcastic* “Merry Christmas or Happy Hanukkah or whatev—” 
 
Coach #2: “Yes, yes, and a bland holiday greeting to you, too.” 
		
	
		
		
		
			
				  
				 
			 
		
		
		
		
		
		
	
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