Wave Etiquette
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Racer
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From: Simi Valley CA
Wave Etiquette
So being fairly new to this Covette owning lark, I have a few questions about waving :seeya. I want to join in, but I want to do it right!
So, here's a few questions...
1) Do I wave at all Corvettes or just ones that (a) are passing me, (b) I am passing (c) or on the other side of the road (d) are parked.
2) What kind of wave should I be doing? (a) Frantic out of the window gesture, (b) Subtle half-wave (like a knowing nod) (c) full wave (rotating hand at wrist) (d) Half wave (folding fingers down and up again) (e) Mexican wave
3) Should I ever honk?
That should cover every question I have. Currently I wave at every vette moving or not, even empty ones (look a bit silly as I pass my local Chevy dealer, but at least passers-by find it entertaining). And I do the shaking/rotating wrist kind of wave inside the car, unless I'm doing a dangerous move, then I just nod.
:cheers:
So, here's a few questions...
1) Do I wave at all Corvettes or just ones that (a) are passing me, (b) I am passing (c) or on the other side of the road (d) are parked.
2) What kind of wave should I be doing? (a) Frantic out of the window gesture, (b) Subtle half-wave (like a knowing nod) (c) full wave (rotating hand at wrist) (d) Half wave (folding fingers down and up again) (e) Mexican wave
3) Should I ever honk?
That should cover every question I have. Currently I wave at every vette moving or not, even empty ones (look a bit silly as I pass my local Chevy dealer, but at least passers-by find it entertaining). And I do the shaking/rotating wrist kind of wave inside the car, unless I'm doing a dangerous move, then I just nod.
:cheers:
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Re: Wave Etiquette (November Soul)
I wave to all that have people in them, parked, moving or whatever. Have never used the one finger wave to a Corvette, other cars yes, but not Corvettes :seeya :flag
Melting Slicks
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Re: Wave Etiquette (Alchemist)
A true Corvette owner, just like Harley owner, can spot one or the other a mile off. I always wave, and most of the time I get a responce. That is unless they are on the other side of the freeway "doing the speed limit". :lol:
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Re: Wave Etiquette (November Soul)
Wave as if you are running for election. I, myself kind a wave like Queen Elizabeth. You know, arm still, wrist rotating ever so proper back and forth.
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Re: Wave Etiquette (November Soul)
From me you will get the Mexican wave because I am Mexican. How you like them apples? Please choose your words a little more p/c next time ok? Thanx! All seriousness aside, I wave to 'em all but the C5 ers don't usually wave back :( . What's up with that? :confused:
:seeya :cheers:
:seeya :cheers:
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Re: Wave Etiquette (R94 LT 1)
I wave at all the Corvettes, but if my wife is along, she gets miffed if the other Corvette driver is female.
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Racer
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From: Simi Valley CA
Re: Wave Etiquette (89 Paul in cal)
Thanks for all your suggestions guys & girls. I'll just carry on waving like a madman :)
89 Paul in cal:
I wasn't trying to be politically incorrect when I said "Mexican wave", I don't know how you found that offensive, but hey, sorry man! I'll try and omit any mention of any nationality in future to avoid their sensitivities, I guess that means I can't order French Toast anymore :(
Just out of interest I reserched the "offending phrase" and this is what I found...
89 Paul in cal:
From me you will get the Mexican wave because I am Mexican. How you like them apples? Please choose your words a little more p/c next time ok? Thanx!
Just out of interest I reserched the "offending phrase" and this is what I found...
Meaning
A wave effect formed when crowds in stadia rise up and down from their seats in succession.
Origin
Given that name when the phenomenon came to a mass audience during the football World Cup held in Mexico in 1986. It had originated somewhat earlier in US colleges.
A wave effect formed when crowds in stadia rise up and down from their seats in succession.
Origin
Given that name when the phenomenon came to a mass audience during the football World Cup held in Mexico in 1986. It had originated somewhat earlier in US colleges.
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Re: Wave Etiquette (November Soul)
I just wave. Most wave back. Some don't see me and some just look at me like I'm :crazy: . Either way, :seeya
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From: Santa Maria, CA
Re: Wave Etiquette (November Soul)
Ok man let's not go overboard w/the toast thing. It's just that I wasn't quite sure what you meant with that and found it unusual you even bothered to insert a nationality. Water under the bridge now......sorry for the negative energy.
