Short lived Christmas spirit
#1
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Short lived Christmas spirit
So today while at Starbucks (or $4 bucks), I park my C4S in a really safe spot - or so I think. A guy in an SUV beater parks around 18" from my passenger door. On my way out, I very politely say "I hope you were careful not to hit my door with yours." He gives me this big s-eating, ear to ear grin and says literally "I don't really care about your car" and walks away - fortunately, no ding. But what an a-hole. I was really close to smacking him - but then lord knows what he would have done to the Porsche. Why do people have to be that way. Jealousy, I guess. Good thing I didn't tell him it's my birthday today (it is) What a total and complete schmuck!!
#4
I think the fact that you said that showed your insecurity and no one likes being told what to do. I would say nothing, it probably is more likely to provoke a reaction if you do.
#6
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Phil, as much as I hate to come in with tough love, you should have NEVER opened your mouth to begin with. What inthe world did you expect from that dialogue? To him, it may have come across as "hey **********, I hope you didn't ding the door of a car you could never afford in your life". If anything, he was being honest with you. He really doesn't care about your car. Only we do
#7
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Originally Posted by LVDell
Phil, as much as I hate to come in with tough love, you should have NEVER opened your mouth to begin with. What inthe world did you expect from that dialogue? To him, it may have come across as "hey **********, I hope you didn't ding the door of a car you could never afford in your life". If anything, he was being honest with you. He really doesn't care about your car. Only we do
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#8
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Phil, glad to see you understood what I was trying to say. I can actually picture how you said it and know you meant it in the kindest way but to him it came out like I said in my previous post. You are right though, he was an ******* for his comeback, but do you blame him? Jealous of your sweet ride
#10
I'm glad you said something. In a perfect world we could somehow reduce the gene pool that produces these people. I cannot think of a legitimate reason for his behavior and would consider him lucky that he did not ding your car. Saying nothing allows him to continue his rude behavior as if it is ok.
#12
Nordschleife Master
I'm with Dell on this - there's no possible good outcome that could come of saying something - you learn your lesson, move on and don't park in a situation like that again... well, not if you value your paintwork.
#14
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i park very very very far away from star bux or shopping malls, far away as in my garage at home ;-)
you just dont know what ppl would do.
you just dont know what ppl would do.
#15
Yikes. You can't really win in that situation. I would have just got in my car and driven away, with a few blips on the throttle.
Besides, you should be supporting your local independent coffee roaster anyway!
Besides, you should be supporting your local independent coffee roaster anyway!