Civility is dead.
That’s no truer anywhere than on the roads. #canyousayroadrage
How many times have you slowed down to let someone merge in (using their blinker*, of course)? I’ve certainly done it. (I also haven’t done it. #truth) It’s the polite and courteous thing to do.
So how irritating is it when that person doesn’t bother to give a simple wave of thanks ?, acknowledging your kind gesture and the fact that you slowed your commute just to let them in?
Cue Stephanie Tanner!
Furthermore, if you’re doing the merging and aren’t sure if the car behind you actually let you in, is it really THAT hard to give a wave anyway? I think not.
If the person I let in doesn’t wave, I gesture obviously, and yell loudly – to myself – ‘you’re welcome!’
*If they don’t indicate that they’re trying to merge by using their blinker – but you know they are – sorry/not sorry, but I’m not making an effort to let them in.
The Law: Not aware of any laws on waving thank you. Bring back civility starting on the roads!
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