2006-10-23 18:40:15 · 22 answers · asked by raven 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Because some people think its stupid. If you want them to wave to you, wave at them first. If you need some type of acknowledgement for your good deeds, then try doing something face to face instead of in busy traffic?
2006-10-23 18:43:43 · answer #1 · answered by Caitlin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I find its mostly women that do. Men in general have an etiquette which means its not nice if they don't acknowledge you. Women seem immune to this social etiquette, why? i think because women, generally, are crap drivers and are too busy worrying about just getting into the traffic flow. men can actually do 2 things at once- drive and wave. Don't take this the wrong way, I'm not a misogynist.
2006-10-23 20:27:35 · answer #2 · answered by Ashley R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is some more of that "I have rights stuff." The people think they have a right to go in front of you, they think they do not have to thank you, when you are giving them what should already be their's. Or so they think.
Have you ever waited in a long line of traffic, for some time, and refused to let someone in that just drove around everyone else on the shoulder of the road?? I have, and the looks on those faces! They just broke a law, and are mad at me!
I have all the compassion in the world for people who get stuck in traffic, and really do have an emergency to go to. They should roll down the window, and yell, hey my Dad just went to the hospital with a heart attack! and people would let him go ahead, whether it is a lie, or not.
I got stuck once, and I was going to be late for work. I got the opportunity to go, and it was my turn, but several cars thought it was their turn. I had my badge on, and took it off, and flashed it at the most aggressive and closest car. And he let me go first, and literally waved me on. The name of the hospital, and R.N. was enough that time.
I let one lady in ahead of me, and she did wave thanks. I did not return the wave, and she turned in her seat and waved again. How nice!
2006-10-23 18:54:41 · answer #3 · answered by riversconfluence 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Maybe they don't forget. Maybe they're particularly nervous about whatever they're doing in the traffic and feel they have to keep their hands on the wheel and concentrate. (Sometimes there's a lot going on when one person lets the other one go in traffic.) Maybe, too, some people just don't think its required. The world is full of people who "aren't into" courtesy.
Either way, its not a big deal.
2006-10-23 18:44:47 · answer #4 · answered by WhiteLilac1 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I even have the comparable difficulty. I constantly attempt to be courteous to different drivers, as i'm hoping that they might return the choose to drivers they meet. I additionally locate that when I carry the door for somebody,there are some people who do no longer say "thank you". yet,I even have chanced on for one and all guy or woman who would not properly known a considerate deed, there are 5 who do. So, my suggestion is to maintain being well mannered. whether only one guy or woman an afternoon returns the choose to somebody they meet, howdy, that's seven acts of kindness being preformed a week, merely through fact you took the holiday of your busy day to coach you care.
2016-12-28 03:21:17 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wonder if those who forget the courtesy wave are so preoccupied with their own life that they have little thought of others. As a people we have become more self-absorbed, more lovers of ourselves and less thankful.
2006-10-23 20:01:50 · answer #6 · answered by lindakflowers 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it all depends as to where you are and the local customs. However, I always wave in a thank you manner when some one yield the way, but that is because how I was brought up, and regardless where I am I would always show appreciation.
2006-10-23 19:30:20 · answer #7 · answered by Ricardo R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People can be very rude. They can be self centered and just expect to be let it. No good deeds seem to be noticed by the general public anymore. But I'm a firm believer that you should always be the change you want to see in the world. It starts with one person and with consistency it will multiply.
2006-10-24 05:38:53 · answer #8 · answered by purrfectsandcastle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The wave is standard in my hometown of Whitefish, Montana, but here in Phoenix people (including myself) are usually so damn shocked that someone actually let them in, that by the time they remember to wave the chance has passed!
2006-10-23 18:48:01 · answer #9 · answered by A Box of Signs 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if I appreciate the wave or them hanging onto the wheel with both hands more.
I think a lot of people figure you have just let them in as a natural course of things.
But I try to nod or wave "thanks" when someone yields for me. It's the best we can do.
2006-10-23 18:44:02 · answer #10 · answered by San Diego Art Nut 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋