when i get a lift off of someone that i know, but i wouldnt always get a lift off of them, when im out of the car i always tap the car as a way to say "thanks, goodbye" actually i dont know why i do it, but all i know if i dont do it, i feel a bit lost because i didnt, any way im a random eejit??? or do other people do it??
2006-10-08 03:12:44 · 38 answers · asked by MissElection 4 in Travel ➔ Ireland ➔ Waterford
It just means 'safe journey home', yea its an Irish thing lol!
You may be an 'eejit' but we love you anyway!
2006-10-13 10:50:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally I dont do it a thank you and goodbye is sufficent I think but you are not alone alot of people do this when they ahve gotten out of a car but I dont know if they feel lost if they haven't done it.
You have on your question if it just an irish drunken thing, do you only do it when you are drunk???
2006-10-12 00:07:35 · answer #2 · answered by red lyn 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'Ve done it for years, its like a pat on the back gesture, a big thank you, but beware inside the car it's quite loud, and do make sure you dont(as your a female) tap your rings or bracelet on the roof as this is annoying, particularly if the persons fussy over the car.
2006-10-08 03:31:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I dont tap the car but they always do it in films! I think its kind of like saying, go on get out of here now :)
2006-10-14 01:25:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you say 'Thank You' to the drive first, I can't see any great harm in tapping the car too - but then we all do odd things when we've had a drink. As if the car is going to be grateful for you appreciating it having driven you home??
2006-10-08 03:15:18 · answer #5 · answered by sean6045 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-11-27 00:41:30 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a courtesy tap. It lets the driver know your out of the car and a safe distance away so they can drive off. It's also saying "thank you".
2006-10-08 03:23:52 · answer #7 · answered by Steven H 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I jump on the bonnet of the car and give the driver a bum flash before they leave. Not sure if its an Irish thing but its definatly a drunken thing!!!!
2006-10-10 20:41:15 · answer #8 · answered by spongebbob79 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I do it! Not sure why either. A form of goodbye maybe. Or just that its safe for them to drive off! Maybe its just an Irish thing!!
2006-10-10 11:20:18 · answer #9 · answered by Teresa M 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would rather be tapping a keg than tapping a car but to each their own.
2006-10-08 03:25:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋