Okay, here's the story:
today i was driving down the street i live on, going home. This suburban stops short in front of me, I have to break hard to avoid hitting her (the road had a little bit of snow on it and my brakes are bad). anyway I was all pissed off and i pulled around her and drove home. The lady followed me and little did I know that her son who works at the same place as me was in the car with her. I didn't realize this until a bit later. anyway she starts asking me what I did, i told her that she stopped short for no fuc*king reason, and went in the house. my mom came home 30 seconds later. the lady was talking to my mom, lecturing her and sh*t. then she drove away. my mom wasn't too upset, but now I have to go to work later and see this kid there. i'm worried that he'll get pissed off or something. I realize now that it was wrong of me to yell at her, but like I said I work with her son sometimes. How do I deal with this?
2007-01-18 08:09:18 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Don't worry too much about it. People say stupid things in the heat of the moment, especially if an accident or a near-accident is involved. If this kid says something to you, just explain that you were upset because you missed a collision by inches and that you wouldn't do it again, but if it doesn't come up, I'd leave it be.
For the record, I don't understand why she'd follow you home just for pulling around her and going on your way. Even if you flicked her off or something, it sounds like she was angling for a fight, which makes her every bit as guilty as you.
2007-01-18 08:16:17 · answer #1 · answered by Danielle 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If he confronts you tell him that you almost hit them because it was their fault. Explain that you were mad at the time and its cool now, if you realize you did wrong, confront him and tell him you would like to tell him and the lady (im assuming his mom) that you are sorry.
Besides, if you had to break hard then you were following too close anyway, plus you already know your breaks are bad, you trying to get in a wreck?
Sorry to be blunt, but driving is more serious than you think. You get in a wreck and lots of people have to deal with it. Everyone will have to have money come out of their pocket one way or another.
2007-01-18 16:15:59 · answer #2 · answered by Jack P 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't sweat the small stuff. Guys don't usually hold grudges like girls do. If he says anything, just explain it was in the heat of the moment, nothing personal and apologize if need be. I wouldn't personally go off being worried about it, nor would I go running up to him and apologize. Sounds like you were both in the wrong. Two wrongs don't make a right, and being worried about something that may or may not come of it isn't worth it.
Take it all in stride and act like nothing has happened. If something comes of it, handle it in the best and most adult way possible.
Good luck!
2007-01-18 16:20:33 · answer #3 · answered by Nicole 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would forget about it and move on, if her son brings it up then you could say that you were in the wrong for yelling but maybe his mom needs driving lessons!. I wouldn't make a big deal out of it.
2007-01-18 16:18:37 · answer #4 · answered by blu_drgn25 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sticky situation. if you see that kid, bring up the situation and apologize for it. although, i can see how you would have been mad at her for following you home and especially for lecturing your mother about it. kind of lame on her part. anyway, if you act like the bigger man, the kid will probably let it slide, and besides, he may have thought his mom overreacted in the first place. he might even be embarrassed of her actions. tell him you normally don't blow up like that, but driving in the snow is stressful. he should understand and things shouldn't be too awkward.
2007-01-18 16:13:38 · answer #5 · answered by vix9 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just go up the kid and tell him that you are sorry about the way you acted yesterday and that you hope this wont effect your work relationship
2007-01-18 16:17:53 · answer #6 · answered by Cynthia B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just act like nothing happened and you don't have to talk to him. its between you and his mom, not him. if he comes up to you, watch how he approaches you. if hes calm, return the same respect and talk it over. his mother doesn't know how to drive, period. he should know that by now. If he approahes you in a confrontational attitude, don't speak to him at all. let your boss know if he tries and do anything to hurt you. call the cops if you have to.
2007-01-18 16:26:42 · answer #7 · answered by keziah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just tell her son you were sorry for yelling but you thought you were going to hit her car when she stopped act like your sorry and he wont kick your a**
2007-01-18 16:13:36 · answer #8 · answered by HEAR TO HELP 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
jus be like "homies sorry bout the incident wit ur mom yesterday but i was real ed yesterday" maybe he'll say esta no problema or thought his ma was trippin
2007-01-18 16:15:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell him the work place is not the proper place to discuss issues like that.
2007-01-18 16:14:59 · answer #10 · answered by Rainy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋