Lone_Gunman
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No cdbeaver, its much easier to wax philosophical about how much better the last generation was than this one, than to actually try to do something for them.
Man, what were you thinking?
Man, what were you thinking?
Who will storm the beaches of Normandy?
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Moparmike
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Umm, I would get pissed off if my bumper was hit by another driver too. No matter if they were 18 or 80. Would I start banging on crap? No. Would I mutter a few choice words while waiting for the person to get out and exchange info (if it was bad enough)? Yes.
That being said, I am very grateful that people served my country, and the bodybuilder in this case needs some people skills.
Devonai
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I've been in several fender-benders that were all the other person's fault. Each time it happened I took a deep breath before exiting the vehicle to exchange information, saying to myself, "be exceedingly polite, you don't know how this person is going to react." Road rage incidents and the fact that I was armed each time weighed heavily on my mind.
One time was an elderly gentleman whose rear window was completely fogged over, backing up on a one-way street for a parking space fifty yards past where we were. I waited for him to pass me before backing out of my own space, needless to say I was a bit surprised when he threw it into reverse and hit me. Knowing that there was no way his insurance wouldn't pay for the small dent in my car, I was nice to him. After exchanging information, he said, "I can't believe how polite you are, when I saw you were a young guy I was expecting a hard time." I said, "let the insurance companies argue over what happened, you and I don't need to get into it."
People treat their cars way too seriously sometimes.
One time was an elderly gentleman whose rear window was completely fogged over, backing up on a one-way street for a parking space fifty yards past where we were. I waited for him to pass me before backing out of my own space, needless to say I was a bit surprised when he threw it into reverse and hit me. Knowing that there was no way his insurance wouldn't pay for the small dent in my car, I was nice to him. After exchanging information, he said, "I can't believe how polite you are, when I saw you were a young guy I was expecting a hard time." I said, "let the insurance companies argue over what happened, you and I don't need to get into it."
People treat their cars way too seriously sometimes.
When i was 16 i changed lanes right into some scary looking dude's el camino. He was big and hairy and mean looking. He turned out to be one of the nicest fellows ive met on the street. He was really concerned with making sure that i was OK.
On a side note that old piece of detroit iron cut through my Geo Metro like a warm knife through butter. He got a flat tire while the port side of my car folded itself over the hood. I was impressed.
On a side note that old piece of detroit iron cut through my Geo Metro like a warm knife through butter. He got a flat tire while the port side of my car folded itself over the hood. I was impressed.
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