Competitive soccer moms... just need to rant
#16
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Yes, one of my friends told me the anger and road rage comes from one's expectation that the other driver is going to do the right thing and then doesn't. It really stems from disappointment in the actions of the other driver. I try to keep that in mind every day when I drive but it doesn't always help.
The funny thing is, I don't even commute any more. I moved to Dallas 10 years ago to work from home after making a 50 mile per-day commute in South Florida. I think because I'm not in the thick of it every day it just irritates me more. Or the fact that there are just more distracted drivers on the road these days. All it takes is for me to see someone moving into my lane while texting or talking on the phone and I blow a gasket. Gotta get over that as it is going to be more and more pervasive.
The funny thing is, I don't even commute any more. I moved to Dallas 10 years ago to work from home after making a 50 mile per-day commute in South Florida. I think because I'm not in the thick of it every day it just irritates me more. Or the fact that there are just more distracted drivers on the road these days. All it takes is for me to see someone moving into my lane while texting or talking on the phone and I blow a gasket. Gotta get over that as it is going to be more and more pervasive.
#17
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You have to drive each day knowing and expecting there to be bad and rude drivers. If it gets under your skin, like it did here, you are going to have endless conflicts and battles for the rest of your driving career. Life is stressful enough. Having all those conflicts and that anger is no way to live. Accept that most drivers these days are inconsiderate and not paying attention. Once you accept that, it no longer becomes so upsetting when you come across it. The acceptance takes some practice and getting used to over a period of time, but it works. Worked for me!
#18
You have to drive each day knowing and expecting there to be bad and rude drivers. If it gets under your skin, like it did here, you are going to have endless conflicts and battles for the rest of your driving career. Life is stressful enough. Having all those conflicts and that anger is no way to live. Accept that most drivers these days are inconsiderate and not paying attention. Once you accept that, it no longer becomes so upsetting when you come across it. The acceptance takes some practice and getting used to over a period of time, but it works. Worked for me!
>>>Accept that most drivers (employees) these days are inconsiderate and not paying attention. Once you accept that, it no longer becomes so upsetting when you come across it. The acceptance takes some practice and getting used to over a period of time, but it works. Worked for me!<<<
#19
Lexus Fanatic
Its really bad here, especially in the most affluent areas like Bethesda, Potomac, etc. People just stop in the middle of the road where it suits them. Double park places. Make U-turns in the middle of the road because they want to. No regard or even recognition that there are other people around them.
One of my favorite stories was one time at a title company in Bethesda (lots of "smug" lol) where a woman came in for a settlement and put her keys down on the reception desk and directed the receptionist to park her Escalade. Now...there was no valet. It was double parked out front...in the friggin street... Would it ever occur to you to walk into a professional office and expect the receptionist to park your car? It occurred to this woman. She didn't ask either, she directed. She wasn't even a customer of the title company...she was a real estate agent!
Before you even think about retaliating to "teach them something", you can't teach them anything because their whole worldview is that they're special and everything exists for them to use. My favorite is the 5'5", bleach blonde, 105lb 40-50somethings that dress like they're 19 with the big gold aviator sunglasses driving enormous Suburbans and Escalades and the like, hauling around those huge hideous poop brown Louis Vuitton purses. You know their husbands are cardiologists that nail all the nurses they can find.
But no, I haven't noticed this at all LOL
One of my favorite stories was one time at a title company in Bethesda (lots of "smug" lol) where a woman came in for a settlement and put her keys down on the reception desk and directed the receptionist to park her Escalade. Now...there was no valet. It was double parked out front...in the friggin street... Would it ever occur to you to walk into a professional office and expect the receptionist to park your car? It occurred to this woman. She didn't ask either, she directed. She wasn't even a customer of the title company...she was a real estate agent!
Before you even think about retaliating to "teach them something", you can't teach them anything because their whole worldview is that they're special and everything exists for them to use. My favorite is the 5'5", bleach blonde, 105lb 40-50somethings that dress like they're 19 with the big gold aviator sunglasses driving enormous Suburbans and Escalades and the like, hauling around those huge hideous poop brown Louis Vuitton purses. You know their husbands are cardiologists that nail all the nurses they can find.
But no, I haven't noticed this at all LOL
#20
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Yes, one of my friends told me the anger and road rage comes from one's expectation that the other driver is going to do the right thing and then doesn't. It really stems from disappointment in the actions of the other driver. I try to keep that in mind every day when I drive but it doesn't always help.
the only behavior that still bugs me is tailgating in the passing lane (when someone's driving so close behind, even if i'm going above a speed limit and faster than other vehicles). i find a way to pull over as promptly and safely as possible, and then take a look at the driver as they pass me. i've seen crazy people, people on their phones, or what appear to be normal people who think it's ok to drive 3 feet from my bumper at 70+mph. if i'm in an especially 'good' mood, they might get a middle finger salute and a smile as they pass. but i'm working on this too... in the past i might have braked suddenly or just slowed to a crawl to really mess with them...
The funny thing is, I don't even commute any more. I moved to Dallas 10 years ago to work from home after making a 50 mile per-day commute in South Florida. I think because I'm not in the thick of it every day it just irritates me more. Or the fact that there are just more distracted drivers on the road these days. All it takes is for me to see someone moving into my lane while texting or talking on the phone and I blow a gasket. Gotta get over that as it is going to be more and more pervasive.
#21
Lexus Champion
Its really bad here, especially in the most affluent areas like Bethesda, Potomac, etc. People just stop in the middle of the road where it suits them. Double park places. Make U-turns in the middle of the road because they want to. No regard or even recognition that there are other people around them.
One of my favorite stories was one time at a title company in Bethesda (lots of "smug" lol) where a woman came in for a settlement and put her keys down on the reception desk and directed the receptionist to park her Escalade. Now...there was no valet. It was double parked out front...in the friggin street... Would it ever occur to you to walk into a professional office and expect the receptionist to park your car? It occurred to this woman. She didn't ask either, she directed. She wasn't even a customer of the title company...she was a real estate agent!
Before you even think about retaliating to "teach them something", you can't teach them anything because their whole worldview is that they're special and everything exists for them to use. My favorite is the 5'5", bleach blonde, 105lb 40-50somethings that dress like they're 19 with the big gold aviator sunglasses driving enormous Suburbans and Escalades and the like, hauling around those huge hideous poop brown Louis Vuitton purses. You know their husbands are cardiologists that nail all the nurses they can find.
But no, I haven't noticed this at all LOL
One of my favorite stories was one time at a title company in Bethesda (lots of "smug" lol) where a woman came in for a settlement and put her keys down on the reception desk and directed the receptionist to park her Escalade. Now...there was no valet. It was double parked out front...in the friggin street... Would it ever occur to you to walk into a professional office and expect the receptionist to park your car? It occurred to this woman. She didn't ask either, she directed. She wasn't even a customer of the title company...she was a real estate agent!
Before you even think about retaliating to "teach them something", you can't teach them anything because their whole worldview is that they're special and everything exists for them to use. My favorite is the 5'5", bleach blonde, 105lb 40-50somethings that dress like they're 19 with the big gold aviator sunglasses driving enormous Suburbans and Escalades and the like, hauling around those huge hideous poop brown Louis Vuitton purses. You know their husbands are cardiologists that nail all the nurses they can find.
But no, I haven't noticed this at all LOL
#22
Pole Position
This. And on the phone while double parked sitting in the car.
#23
Pole Position
You have to drive each day knowing and expecting there to be bad and rude drivers. If it gets under your skin, like it did here, you are going to have endless conflicts and battles for the rest of your driving career. Life is stressful enough. Having all those conflicts and that anger is no way to live. Accept that most drivers these days are inconsiderate and not paying attention. Once you accept that, it no longer becomes so upsetting when you come across it. The acceptance takes some practice and getting used to over a period of time, but it works. Worked for me!
Again, it's all about peoples' sheer lack of respect for the art and privilege that is driving.
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