Should businesses be closed on holidays?

LICKING COUNTY FAN · Post by **LICKING COUNTY FAN** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 6:03 am

I know the bottom line is all that matters in this country when it comes to running a business but donâ€™t you think if the government is taking the day off that all businesses should be close?

I do.

Post by **noreply66** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 7:35 am

sometimes people need something at this time and it helps if something is opened------I think everything but the gas stations were closed here on Christmas day

valleyfan07 · Post by **valleyfan07** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 10:23 am

Personally, I close on holidays because I have a 24 hour line that links directly to a human if there is noone in my office. I don't think certain businesses should close, in my case, i do not have to handle claims and am encouraged not to so if there is a claim, we definately need someone to handle it, also if someone needs to make a payment that is behind. Gas stations should be opened as well for people who are traveling.

Frank Reagan · Post by **Frank Reagan** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 4:21 pm

I think all businesses is a bit extreme. I'd say some places like hospitals, especially emergency rooms, gas stations, grocery stores and pharmacies might stay open due to emergency needs like food, gasoline and medicines.

Also, saying the government is taking the day off isn't 100% true. There are some government entities that don't shut down, fire departments, police departments as well as other critical services and other emergency services.

Plus, playing devil's advocate, there are also businessmen that own business that aren't religious and don't celebrate certain holidays. Why should they close for something that they don't believe?

orange-n-brown 365 · Post by **orange-n-brown 365** » Fri Dec 28, 2007 6:03 pm

depends on the holiday thanksgiving and Christmas yes any others nope should be opened!

BubbleGumTiger · Post by **BubbleGumTiger** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 8:23 am

XandOs wrote:I think all businesses is a bit extreme. I'd say some places like hospitals, especially emergency rooms, gas stations, grocery stores and pharmacies might stay open due to emergency needs like food, gasoline and medicines.

Could we add Granny's to that list......I can think of no greater emergency on a holiday than to run out of stock............ ;-)

The Instructor · Post by **The Instructor** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 12:43 pm

noreply66 wrote:sometimes people need something at this time and it helps if something is opened------I think everything but the gas stations were closed here on Christmas day

CVS is always open on Christmas day. ;-)

I have been known to pick up a few last minute gifts there. :lol:

The Instructor · Post by **The Instructor** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 12:44 pm

XandOs wrote:I think all businesses is a bit extreme. I'd say some places like hospitals, especially emergency rooms, gas stations, grocery stores and pharmacies might stay open due to emergency needs like food, gasoline and medicines.

Also, saying the government is taking the day off isn't 100% true. There are some government entities that don't shut down, fire departments, police departments as well as other critical services and other emergency services.

Plus, playing devil's advocate, there are also businessmen that own business that aren't religious and don't celebrate certain holidays. Why should they close for something that they don't believe?

Great Post!

LICKING COUNTY FAN · Post by **LICKING COUNTY FAN** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 3:46 pm

I should have been more specific in my meaning of businesses.
I was really meaning things like stores, drive inns and things of that nature.
I never think of hospitals as a businesses but can see how you could include them.

NYBuckeye96 · Post by **NYBuckeye96** » Sat Dec 29, 2007 4:18 pm

I think it should always be up to the business to decide if they should be open or not.

Which holidays should they close on? How do you make that distinction? Should everything shut down because it is Flag Day? Or even Labor Day and Memorial Day?

I'm sure retail businesses thrive on those days when government employees are off.

Frank Reagan · Post by **Frank Reagan** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 5:25 pm

newarkcatholicfan wrote:I should have been more specific in my meaning of businesses.
I was really meaning things like stores, drive inns and things of that nature.
I never think of hospitals as a businesses but can see how you could include them.

I like to play devil's advocate. ;-)

LICKING COUNTY FAN · Post by **LICKING COUNTY FAN** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 6:04 pm

XandOs wrote:
newarkcatholicfan wrote:I should have been more specific in my meaning of businesses.
I was really meaning things like stores, drive inns and things of that nature.
I never think of hospitals as a businesses but can see how you could include them.

I like to play devil's advocate.

Makes things more fun and I thank you for it.

Frank Reagan · Post by **Frank Reagan** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 6:41 pm

newarkcatholicfan wrote:
XandOs wrote:
newarkcatholicfan wrote:I should have been more specific in my meaning of businesses.
I was really meaning things like stores, drive inns and things of that nature.
I never think of hospitals as a businesses but can see how you could include them.

I like to play devil's advocate.
Maked things more fun and I thank you for it.

Otay!!!!!