Do you compliment other drivers' cars, or...
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CarreraWB said:
Sump said:
People approached me in the past. I have very little social skills and wish they f
ked off and died. Just shut your mouth, look at whatever you want to look at but don't approach me and ask me questions. Some people honestly hate other people and don't want to be spoken too, and when you come off as an ass it's somehow my fault that I was rude? I'm not the one who asked you to approach me /rant.
How have you got to the position of owning an Aston Martin without being able to talk to people?ked off and died. Just shut your mouth, look at whatever you want to look at but don't approach me and ask me questions. Some people honestly hate other people and don't want to be spoken too, and when you come off as an ass it's somehow my fault that I was rude? I'm not the one who asked you to approach me /rant.Having someone say nice car and that's it is fine. Having someone trying to corner you into a conversation isn't and usually I'm just too nice to tell them to go away.
kiseca said:
Sump said:
People approached me in the past. I have very little social skills and wish they fked off and died. Just shut your mouth, look at whatever you want to look at but don't approach me and ask me questions. Some people honestly hate other people and don't want to be spoken too, and when you come off as an ass it's somehow my fault that I was rude? I'm not the one who asked you to approach me /rant.
Of course it's your fault when you're rude. Who else controls your manners?ked off and died. Just shut your mouth, look at whatever you want to look at but don't approach me and ask me questions. Some people honestly hate other people and don't want to be spoken too, and when you come off as an ass it's somehow my fault that I was rude? I'm not the one who asked you to approach me /rant.I may have exaggerated by "rudeness" but it's seen as rude when you don't want to have a big old laugh and delve into a deep conversation about how your car is the strangers favourite car and he somehow knows more about it then you.
Infact the people I don't like approaching me are the type of people here:
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Kids just say something normal and that's the end of it. It's the old people that really have too much time on their hands.
Edited by Sump on Saturday 2nd May 23:22
Sump said:
People approached me in the past. I have very little social skills and wish they fked off and died. Just shut your mouth, look at whatever you want to look at but don't approach me and ask me questions. Some people honestly hate other people and don't want to be spoken to, and when you come off as an ass it's somehow my fault that I was rude? I'm not the one who asked you to approach me /rant.
TLDR - Saying nice car as your walk past is fine. Cornering someone into having a conversation isn't IMO.
+1 (But even the "Nice car" bit is a little creepy.)ked off and died. Just shut your mouth, look at whatever you want to look at but don't approach me and ask me questions. Some people honestly hate other people and don't want to be spoken to, and when you come off as an ass it's somehow my fault that I was rude? I'm not the one who asked you to approach me /rant.TLDR - Saying nice car as your walk past is fine. Cornering someone into having a conversation isn't IMO.
Impasse said:
Sump said:
People approached me in the past. I have very little social skills and wish they fked off and died. Just shut your mouth, look at whatever you want to look at but don't approach me and ask me questions. Some people honestly hate other people and don't want to be spoken to, and when you come off as an ass it's somehow my fault that I was rude? I'm not the one who asked you to approach me /rant.
TLDR - Saying nice car as your walk past is fine. Cornering someone into having a conversation isn't IMO.
+1 (But even the "Nice car" bit is a little creepy.)ked off and died. Just shut your mouth, look at whatever you want to look at but don't approach me and ask me questions. Some people honestly hate other people and don't want to be spoken to, and when you come off as an ass it's somehow my fault that I was rude? I'm not the one who asked you to approach me /rant.TLDR - Saying nice car as your walk past is fine. Cornering someone into having a conversation isn't IMO.
How is "nice car" or a variation thereof, a creepy thing?
Complimenting the car/driver is always easier when the driver is a 38DD and looks like she could suck a medicine ball through a drinking straw. 
Seriously, I love random chats with owners. I am fortunate enough to visit customers of a certain standard of living and the metal can often reflect such standards.
I have been late for following jobs due to automotive chinwagging with customers.
Seriously, I love random chats with owners. I am fortunate enough to visit customers of a certain standard of living and the metal can often reflect such standards.
I have been late for following jobs due to automotive chinwagging with customers.
Sump said:
I mutter a thanks or a chuckle, I don't go out of my way to be rude, I just don't want to have a 10 minute conversation with a complete stranger.
I may have exaggerated by "rudeness" but it's seen as rude when you don't want to have a big old laugh and delve into a deep conversation about how your car is the strangers favourite car and he somehow knows more about it then you.
Infact the people I don't like approaching me are the type of people here:
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Kids just say something normal and that's the end of it. It's the old people that really have too much time on their hands.
that 5 year old thread must have made an impression for you to still remember it now.I may have exaggerated by "rudeness" but it's seen as rude when you don't want to have a big old laugh and delve into a deep conversation about how your car is the strangers favourite car and he somehow knows more about it then you.
Infact the people I don't like approaching me are the type of people here:
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Kids just say something normal and that's the end of it. It's the old people that really have too much time on their hands.
this issue must run pretty deep with you
Rarely, unless it's truly special. Pulled up at my normal rural petrol station on Friday morning, and there was a delorean filling up with fuel. Guy saw me grinning like a Cheshire Cat, clearly loving it, so he nodded. I only needed to say one word: "brilliant". I felt like a right dosy pillock, but he got the sentiment.
It made my day. Never ever seen one before. I'm 35, so it's right up there with the F40 and countach as one of the most iconic cars ever
It made my day. Never ever seen one before. I'm 35, so it's right up there with the F40 and countach as one of the most iconic cars ever
I often speak to owners of others cars although mainly classics. I had a chat with a guy the other day who had a mint un drift modded Nissan 200SX. My boy also spoke to a guy in Tonbridge who had a ubber rare convertible Lister Jaguar XJS and is car we have both seen a few times around. Turns out he has a couple !
I have also had a few people talk to me about my Toyota Auris Touring Hybrid. None were aware that Toyota even made the touring hybrid.
I have also had a few people talk to me about my Toyota Auris Touring Hybrid. None were aware that Toyota even made the touring hybrid.
Edited by Stinkfoot on Sunday 3rd May 23:53
Do it frequently!
Was walking the dogs the other day and a lovely old MK3 Cortina was just pulling up, 'nice car mate' made the blokes day!
Once, many years ago was on the Dartmouth ferry (we were moving that day over to Brixham, so filthy) and saw a lovely old limo style 30s Rolls Royce Phantom (I think) and had to say 'hello'. Had a lovely chat with the owner who had had it for many years and it was used often for family holidays. Looking in the back (at his invitation) was his Mother in law and his children. The car was absolutely glorious! Fantastic condition but obviously used.
He then saw me walk back to my car and returned the favour as I was using my BMW 3.0 CSI to ferry a bootful of books!
I'm even worse if there's a dog in the car peering out of the window, always stop and chat! But, I am VERY weird!
Was walking the dogs the other day and a lovely old MK3 Cortina was just pulling up, 'nice car mate' made the blokes day!
Once, many years ago was on the Dartmouth ferry (we were moving that day over to Brixham, so filthy) and saw a lovely old limo style 30s Rolls Royce Phantom (I think) and had to say 'hello'. Had a lovely chat with the owner who had had it for many years and it was used often for family holidays. Looking in the back (at his invitation) was his Mother in law and his children. The car was absolutely glorious! Fantastic condition but obviously used.
He then saw me walk back to my car and returned the favour as I was using my BMW 3.0 CSI to ferry a bootful of books!
I'm even worse if there's a dog in the car peering out of the window, always stop and chat! But, I am VERY weird!
It all depends on the car and the situation. I usually give the driver a thumbs up but I have had briefly spoken to owners at petrol stations etc before. Had a bloke tap me on the shoulder earlier today whilst I was queuing to pay for petrol, he simply said "great car mate, classic bit of power" and then walked off. I only registered what was said after he had left so I probably looked like an arse.
In my defence it is one of the few times someone has commented on my rustbucket.
In my defence it is one of the few times someone has commented on my rustbucket.
Ray Luxury-Yacht said:
...is it a bit weird saying something randomly to a complete stranger?
My experience is that it is usually always well-received, no matter who it is.
For example. Several times when I have been in my 911, I have pulled up next to something nice at traffic lights. One occasion I stopped next to a DB9, so I would my window down and looked across - the other driver saw me, and wound his passenger window down. I just said 'ah, she's really lovely - you must be proud!' He opened up the broadest smile ever, and just said how lucky he was to own her, then the light changed and off we both went smiling.
I did it to an Audi R8 driver too, not long after they had come out. He had a white one - an unusual, slightly brave choice. I said 'wow, that looks really sharp in white!' And we had a quick chat about how him and his wife agonised over the colour choice decision in the showroom - all whist waiting for the traffic lights to change!
But I do it to anyone, anywhere, even people with average cars. Petrol stations, shop forecourts - if I like the look of something, I say so. Then pretty much every time, I get 5 minutes of a bonding bromance with a fellow petrolhead, haha! I even did it tonight, a young lad was at the local shop with a new 1.2 Vauxhall Corsa. It was in white, but had black wheels, and he'd painted the brake calipers. I just told him I thought that the black wheels looked really smart against the white. We chatted about cars for a few minutes, and then we both left, smiling.
I think that those odd random connections with someone over a car makes the world a better place to be for a moment, and it's interesting to break the ice in such a way with a complete stranger. I like doing it - does anyone else do this kind of thing, or am I just mental?!
Was it you on the A4146 a fair few weeks ago who complimented my slightly loud Alfa GTV? 911 C4 Cab? My experience is that it is usually always well-received, no matter who it is.
For example. Several times when I have been in my 911, I have pulled up next to something nice at traffic lights. One occasion I stopped next to a DB9, so I would my window down and looked across - the other driver saw me, and wound his passenger window down. I just said 'ah, she's really lovely - you must be proud!' He opened up the broadest smile ever, and just said how lucky he was to own her, then the light changed and off we both went smiling.
I did it to an Audi R8 driver too, not long after they had come out. He had a white one - an unusual, slightly brave choice. I said 'wow, that looks really sharp in white!' And we had a quick chat about how him and his wife agonised over the colour choice decision in the showroom - all whist waiting for the traffic lights to change!
But I do it to anyone, anywhere, even people with average cars. Petrol stations, shop forecourts - if I like the look of something, I say so. Then pretty much every time, I get 5 minutes of a bonding bromance with a fellow petrolhead, haha! I even did it tonight, a young lad was at the local shop with a new 1.2 Vauxhall Corsa. It was in white, but had black wheels, and he'd painted the brake calipers. I just told him I thought that the black wheels looked really smart against the white. We chatted about cars for a few minutes, and then we both left, smiling.
I think that those odd random connections with someone over a car makes the world a better place to be for a moment, and it's interesting to break the ice in such a way with a complete stranger. I like doing it - does anyone else do this kind of thing, or am I just mental?!
if so, I posted in the Bucks spotted thread at the time as I had a feeling you'd be a PH'erAnd yes, it did bring a smile to my face, so thank you
Not as much as I once did.
Had a couple of comments on my GTI, One of the "nice car Mr" variety and one of the "How much, mr?". Strangely I found the latter easier to handle thab the straight up compliment. I need to work on taking compliments
I'll usually comment on any nice classics I see. Keeping a Ford Anglia or Dolomite going is a sign of petrolheadedness that should be commended these days I feel.
Have asked about the ownership experience & m-way suitability of an FN2 Civic Type R once. Owner looked exactly like Londoners do when you start talking to them on the tube until he started talking about the engine & we had a chat about our ownership experiences.
On the subject of Londoners, I saw so many Porsches and Astons when working in central London that I no longer really associate them as enthusiast cars anymore. Rightly or wrongly I now stereotype owners as those who earn enough and have just chosen the most "premium" white good their budget will allow and bought an Aston as it's better than the neighbours Audi. I'm more impressed by an 80's van these days.
Had a couple of comments on my GTI, One of the "nice car Mr" variety and one of the "How much, mr?". Strangely I found the latter easier to handle thab the straight up compliment. I need to work on taking compliments
I'll usually comment on any nice classics I see. Keeping a Ford Anglia or Dolomite going is a sign of petrolheadedness that should be commended these days I feel.
Have asked about the ownership experience & m-way suitability of an FN2 Civic Type R once. Owner looked exactly like Londoners do when you start talking to them on the tube until he started talking about the engine & we had a chat about our ownership experiences.
On the subject of Londoners, I saw so many Porsches and Astons when working in central London that I no longer really associate them as enthusiast cars anymore. Rightly or wrongly I now stereotype owners as those who earn enough and have just chosen the most "premium" white good their budget will allow and bought an Aston as it's better than the neighbours Audi. I'm more impressed by an 80's van these days.
I'm no extrovert, but I will usually express my liking for something worthy to its owner, but not in a overbearing way. Had some really cheering encounters over the years, usually in petrol forecourts. It is always the classics that bring this out in me and never new stuff, they are usually a different demographic altogether.
My own modest steeds have attracted much positive attention and I cannot imagine how this could cause me annoyance, as it does to some.
My ageing XK8 is receiving loads of attention now which has taken me by surprise. The Jag gets more comments than the Chimaera does frankly.
The first time I parked up my Moggy Minor in town, a lady came running up the street to tell me all about the one she used to have. As she chatted, three older chaps started circling the car scrutinising. I wondered what I'd got myself into at that point, but it's all good.
My own modest steeds have attracted much positive attention and I cannot imagine how this could cause me annoyance, as it does to some.
My ageing XK8 is receiving loads of attention now which has taken me by surprise. The Jag gets more comments than the Chimaera does frankly.
The first time I parked up my Moggy Minor in town, a lady came running up the street to tell me all about the one she used to have. As she chatted, three older chaps started circling the car scrutinising. I wondered what I'd got myself into at that point, but it's all good.
I drive north through the Tyne Tunnel in a morning quite often , the ferry terminal at North Shields is the source of quite a few nice older cars heading towards Scotland I assume.
Last year I saw an immaculate DB5 in red on German plates but RHD ,sat at the Silverlink roundabout I pulled alongside and was looking at it admiringly , I pipped my horn and gave the driver the thumbs up , you could tell he and his wife were well chuffed.
Not often I would do it mind , but that car was something else.
Last year I saw an immaculate DB5 in red on German plates but RHD ,sat at the Silverlink roundabout I pulled alongside and was looking at it admiringly , I pipped my horn and gave the driver the thumbs up , you could tell he and his wife were well chuffed.
Not often I would do it mind , but that car was something else.
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