when i pulled in to let cars past only one in 15 said thanks
2006-06-21 03:10:58 · 26 answers · asked by flower power 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Commuting
I say thanks all the time to by either putting my hand up(takes 2 seconds to do) or if it's a car behind me I Dink my hazzard lights! I do agree that people these days are just too rude or in too much of a hurry to get some where to do this simple gesture!
my favourite way of responding to this now(loads of open car windows in the summer) is to shout very, very loudly " Yeah and Thanks to you too" works a treat, get's out some of my vengance for them being so rude, and sometimes you can see them squirming in the seat of the car after they realise they have been rude!!
2006-06-21 21:40:36 · answer #1 · answered by sue140770 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
It's a sign of the times. People are so aggresive on the road and seem to think that giving way is weakness. I'm amazed at the number of drivers about to leave a roundabout who don't bother to signal, even though they can see a queue of vehicles waiting to emerge. I always try to drive and park as courteously as possible. A least I am doing my best to ensure that other drivers don't consider me to be a road hog.
2006-06-21 10:45:38 · answer #2 · answered by Alan W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would agree, it is frustrating. I will try and let people get on the interstate, I will move over and they will even look at me like I am crazy for doing so. People these days can be so concerned about what is good for them that they don't recognize the needs of others and the kindness of others.
2006-06-21 03:24:50 · answer #3 · answered by barloon4 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People think they have the God given right to be let out etc. Lets all try and make a difference by thanking people even if we had the right of way.
2006-06-21 23:01:47 · answer #4 · answered by Marxsparx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cause drivers in general are all ignorant F*%ks!! I always say thanks an by both waving and putting Hazard lights on. And I always let people out. No one ever lets people out these days!! and everyone always wants to overtake - even though your doing the limit (or slightly more) and then they get stopped at lights or something anyway!!!
Good question
D*
2006-06-21 03:15:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
u can tell by the responses to this post who lives in metro areas. lol. try saying thank you by a hand gesture in downtown chicago and you're likely to piss off some kind of gang member.. although I think it's appropriate unless the other person is an asshole, and then u flip 'em the bird
2006-06-21 03:15:25 · answer #6 · answered by jimmyjohn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I still do all the time, and I'm one of those suckers that'll let 10 people go ahead of me when they need to get out of a parking lot.
2006-06-21 03:13:51 · answer #7 · answered by Tortured Soul 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it can come off as an obsecene gesture if you dont watch yourself. I guess If it was more personal where you acknowledged each other it would happen more. I always wave. Ont he CB radio you get it alot more. But waves and honks can come off as rude and start road rage.
2006-06-21 03:15:14 · answer #8 · answered by BIFFERD 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because people suck.
I've been driving over 30 years...
I'm courteous to all... but I've come to expect to NOT to count on the same from others.
Often I've LET someone in... on purpose... and with much difficulty... and later... due to construction... that same person... has BEEPED to warn me not to try it.
Try not to COUNT on humanity... and you'll not be disappointed.
2006-06-21 03:14:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
because people drive like idiots. Marshal law should be permitted on the freeway. I'd know I'd be taking a few people down. Stupid freaking monsters.... GRRRAAHHH!!! people really PISS ME OFF.
This is what happens when you drive for a living.
2006-06-21 03:12:56 · answer #10 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋