Quote Originally Posted by HoreTore View Post
I find using polite phrases to be the ultimate sign of disrespect.


I you don't really wish me a "merry christmas", for example, then don't say it. Saying "merry christmas" when you really don't give a crap about how their christmas is - I can't think of anything more disrespectful than that. I much prefer honesty.
Aren't you just confused about what they mean? Like how when people say "how's it going" that just means "hi", "merry christmas" is a social thing like that.

Also, don't say "I can't think of anything more disrespectful" than saying merry christmas, and then say how you prefer honesty :p