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re: Do you wave to or otherwise acknowledge someone who allows you into traffic?
Posted on 11/18/19 at 10:01 pm to weagle99
Posted on 11/18/19 at 10:01 pm to weagle99
It's usually someone on my left letting me turn right in front of them from a side street stop sign. I do a left hand straight up, look them in the eye, and literally say thank you, as I pull out. After we're heading down the street, I wave my right hand, look at them in the mirror, and nod. They know I appreciate their kindness.
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Posted on 11/18/19 at 10:06 pm to PrivatePublic
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Nobody allows me into traffic. I allow them behind me
During a drive, here's nothing as empowering as letting someone into the flow of traffic. You are in charge of that situation every time. Do it at least once a day, and you'll feel like you're in control of the drive, not a slave to it.
Posted on 11/18/19 at 10:07 pm to weagle99
Yep
Posted on 11/18/19 at 10:14 pm to weagle99
yes
Posted on 11/18/19 at 10:16 pm to weagle99
Yes. I will also repay the favor as soon as I can.
Posted on 11/18/19 at 10:39 pm to CHiPs25
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I overly say thanks. Usually when they let me in I give them a wave and then when I’m in the lane, I give them another wave to make sure they saw me.
Same. I like to think they’ll be more likely to repeat their courtesy of letting people in because of my gesture of gratitude.
And it does make me a teensy bit sad for a fleeting second when I let someone in and get nothing. It feels so good to get the wave of thanks!
Posted on 11/18/19 at 10:43 pm to Slagathor
My autopilot is not programmed to allow others in.
Posted on 11/18/19 at 10:44 pm to Slagathor
quote:well we all know you’ve let a bunch of men ‘in’, glad to hear you’re at least getting a nod in return
bit sad for a fleeting second when I let someone in and get nothing.
Posted on 11/18/19 at 10:49 pm to SuperSaint
Ha, good one. You’re such a hoot.
Posted on 11/18/19 at 10:54 pm to weagle99
Yes
Posted on 11/18/19 at 11:00 pm to BurningHeart
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A courtesy wave is what separates us from the rude Yankee shits up north.
I take offense to this. People from the midwest are among the nicest you could hope to meet.
I'll often go so far as to give a wave out the sunroof.
Parody, but a lot of waves in here: midwest driving school
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This post was edited on 11/18/19 at 11:05 pm
Posted on 11/18/19 at 11:20 pm to weagle99
I DO
Posted on 11/18/19 at 11:21 pm to weagle99
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What kind of savages don’t show this appreciation?
I think I'd wave even if I tried not to.
Posted on 11/19/19 at 3:36 am to weagle99
Yes
Posted on 11/19/19 at 6:25 am to jiffyjohnson
I don't wave. I follow them home, then get out and pour them a shot of Tequila to show my appreciation. I have met some cool people doing this.
A few days ago I was going into a 7-11. This heavyset troll of a woman, about 55 years old was about 15 feet from the door, heading toward it. I stopped and waited for her, then held the door open for her to go in.
Well, Princess saunters in with no thought of a thank you, or any kind of acknowledgement whatsoever. I said "You're welcome". She turned and looked at me with that look that let's me know she is wondering WTF is wrong with me.
I just left. I did not escalate, but think I could have taken her with a good left hook. Sorry my story does not have a cool ending.
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if i hold the door open for you i expect a "thank you" because no matter what youre getting a "your welcome".
A few days ago I was going into a 7-11. This heavyset troll of a woman, about 55 years old was about 15 feet from the door, heading toward it. I stopped and waited for her, then held the door open for her to go in.
Well, Princess saunters in with no thought of a thank you, or any kind of acknowledgement whatsoever. I said "You're welcome". She turned and looked at me with that look that let's me know she is wondering WTF is wrong with me.
I just left. I did not escalate, but think I could have taken her with a good left hook. Sorry my story does not have a cool ending.
Posted on 11/19/19 at 6:41 am to BurningHeart
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A courtesy wave is what separates us from the rude Yankee shits up north.
imagine being so dumb to actually believe this lmao
Posted on 11/19/19 at 6:43 am to weagle99
When I first started driving 30 something years ago, I was taking my mom’s to the state fair in Shreveport and I let a car over in line to park in front of me. When I got to the parking attendant, he told me that my friend in front had paid for my parking. I look up and the guy is waving out his window.
Don’t know why, but I have never forgotten that.
Don’t know why, but I have never forgotten that.
Posted on 11/19/19 at 7:39 am to jiffyjohnson
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if i hold the door open for you i expect a "thank you" because no matter what you're getting a "your welcome".
Curb your enthusiasm - hold the door open
"Type + Distance = Whether or not I hold the door open" ~ Larry David
Posted on 11/19/19 at 8:29 am to madmaxvol
I'm over the top with it. Pretty close to a Forest Gump wave.
Posted on 11/19/19 at 8:32 am to weagle99
Takes a millisecond to give the courtesy wave. But most people are so selfish and don’t care .
I wish there was a way to tell if the person would give you a courtesy wave before you let them in. If not.. I’m not letting you in
I wish there was a way to tell if the person would give you a courtesy wave before you let them in. If not.. I’m not letting you in
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