Do you compliment other drivers' cars, or...
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McSam said:
nteresting. If you're not happy to spend a moment of your time talking to - and probably making the day of - a car enthusiast, how can you consider yourself to be one?
I'm not talking about a ten-minute lecture on the valve lift strategy, nor some in-depth report of your ownership experience, all it often takes is a simple acknowledgement. You're a member of a motoring forum, which suggests you like to talk about cars. Why is this less appropriate out in public than it is over the Internet? That's why I see social awkwardness as the only logical explanation for your standpoint on this. I'm not saying that's something you must change or be criticised for, but I don't think you should defend it by insulting the rest of us either.
Quite easily. I don't need the actions of others to define or ratify what I enjoy - what a strange and needy concept. No wonder you seek validation from others about your hobby if you think along those lines. Are car meets like some sort of support group? I'm not talking about a ten-minute lecture on the valve lift strategy, nor some in-depth report of your ownership experience, all it often takes is a simple acknowledgement. You're a member of a motoring forum, which suggests you like to talk about cars. Why is this less appropriate out in public than it is over the Internet? That's why I see social awkwardness as the only logical explanation for your standpoint on this. I'm not saying that's something you must change or be criticised for, but I don't think you should defend it by insulting the rest of us either.
You're mistaken if you think I blank or ignore anyone who comments - they'll get a smile or a one word answer. But really, bounding up to someone to say "Nice Car Mister" while giving the thumbs up is something I'd expect of a seven year old boy, not an adult.
Impasse said:
StottyEvo said:
Why would you buy an Aston Martin and not expect to talk to people in my concern. If you buy a super car you're going to get a reaction from the general public, that's kind of the point of the cars.
I bought my Aston Martin because I wanted one, not to put on a show for the general public and certainly not to give impromptu interviews about the damn thing. It's just a car.Then getting all moany when people mention her tits.
McSam said:
nteresting. If you're not happy to spend a moment of your time talking to - and probably making the day of - a car enthusiast, how can you consider yourself to be one?
I'm not talking about a ten-minute lecture on the valve lift strategy, nor some in-depth report of your ownership experience, all it often takes is a simple acknowledgement. You're a member of a motoring forum, which suggests you like to talk about cars. Why is this less appropriate out in public than it is over the Internet? That's why I see social awkwardness as the only logical explanation for your standpoint on this. I'm not saying that's something you must change or be criticised for, but I don't think you should defend it by insulting the rest of us either.
Got to agree.I'm not talking about a ten-minute lecture on the valve lift strategy, nor some in-depth report of your ownership experience, all it often takes is a simple acknowledgement. You're a member of a motoring forum, which suggests you like to talk about cars. Why is this less appropriate out in public than it is over the Internet? That's why I see social awkwardness as the only logical explanation for your standpoint on this. I'm not saying that's something you must change or be criticised for, but I don't think you should defend it by insulting the rest of us either.
This has been a most illuminating, revealing thread, I have to say.
Ps. Somebody commented on my bicycle this morning. I did not stare at my shoes, blank him, glare or feel threatened or affronted. I engaged with the chap and told him that my second hand bike wasn't as expensive as it might have looked!
-He was happy, I was happy. No problems.
Ps. Somebody commented on my bicycle this morning. I did not stare at my shoes, blank him, glare or feel threatened or affronted. I engaged with the chap and told him that my second hand bike wasn't as expensive as it might have looked!
-He was happy, I was happy. No problems.
Only time I did it recently was when two BMW motorbikes went racing past me. Sounded wonderful. Put my foot down and caught them up when they were in a layby. Stopped to have a chat and say how wonderful they sounded. They thought I was the police at first after watching me (attempt) to keep up. One of them owned a Impreza as well so had a good chat about those.
I was at Tescos just about to head to the GFs to drop some food off for her before heading home, and the guy that parked next to me was getting out of his car as I was getting to my car. It was an A6 with some alright looking BBS-ish wheels on it. I said "nice wheels", he said "thanks", I suggested a swap for the steel ones on my car, laughing like. I dorp the food off at my Ms. and as I pull out of her driveway he drives past in the opposite direction, sees me, and it's a "thumbs up" and continue with life.
I tend to keep myself to myself. So, typical serial killer material.
I tend not to approach owners of nice vehicles or give them compliments. Why would they care what I think? No doubt they have heard it all before anyway and probably want to get on with their lives.
On the other hand, if someone takes the time to approach me I'll give them them all due courtesy.
I buy and drive cars I like. I don't really care what others think and am certainly not fishing for compliments when I take them out and assume most people are the same. Maybe I'm wrong.
I tend not to approach owners of nice vehicles or give them compliments. Why would they care what I think? No doubt they have heard it all before anyway and probably want to get on with their lives.
On the other hand, if someone takes the time to approach me I'll give them them all due courtesy.
I buy and drive cars I like. I don't really care what others think and am certainly not fishing for compliments when I take them out and assume most people are the same. Maybe I'm wrong.
StottyEvo said:
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.
I wouldn't compliment on anything that was new and expensive. For starters it could be a drug dealer/footballer/wag with no real interest in cars, just 'looking cool'.
For me I'll always give a thumbs up at the very least, if not a bit of banter to someone driving something old or unusual, because I generally find the people who drive that type of car are usually enthusiasts who appreciate it, rather than just feeding some rich persons ego about their latest plaything.
Stereotypes? Who me? lol
For me I'll always give a thumbs up at the very least, if not a bit of banter to someone driving something old or unusual, because I generally find the people who drive that type of car are usually enthusiasts who appreciate it, rather than just feeding some rich persons ego about their latest plaything.
Stereotypes? Who me? lol
Sad Ken said:
I wouldn't compliment on anything that was new and expensive. For starters it could be a drug dealer/footballer/wag with no real interest in cars, just 'looking cool'.
For me I'll always give a thumbs up at the very least, if not a bit of banter to someone driving something old or unusual, because I generally find the people who drive that type of car are usually enthusiasts who appreciate it, rather than just feeding some rich persons ego about their latest plaything.
Stereotypes? Who me? lol
Nail and head. BTW, I once bet on a horse called Sad Ken, not a wise investment. For me I'll always give a thumbs up at the very least, if not a bit of banter to someone driving something old or unusual, because I generally find the people who drive that type of car are usually enthusiasts who appreciate it, rather than just feeding some rich persons ego about their latest plaything.
Stereotypes? Who me? lol
MC Bodge said:
TheJimi said:
I usually agree with you on most things but you're wrong on this one.
How is "nice car" or a variation thereof, a creepy thing?
Maybe they are scared that somebody is trying to seduce them and that they might succumb?How is "nice car" or a variation thereof, a creepy thing?
Edited by MC Bodge on Sunday 3rd May 19:57
Drive an expensive looking or high performance car and you attract all sorts of jealous types or people who want to tell you how you're elitist and killing the planet. That's probably why many owners are wary of being approached but also partly be why compliments please them so much.
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