Poor attitude
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Melting Slicks
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Poor attitude
Yesterday I was on my way to a seminar for work. I had the Taurus, even though it was a beautiful day, because I didn't want to leave the Vette in a parking garage all day down town. Anyway, near my house I pull up to a light next to a guy in a 93 white vert with red int. I wave to him and say nice car. His reponse was...an extrmely cockey, "Yup". So, I said I have a triple white 92. Then he says all apologetic like...."you do...cool." As if I didn't have a Vette, he was to good for me.
Seems some of us have this better than thou attitude. If you ask me, if ANYONE gives my car a compliment, I'm going to say thanks and appreciate it. Just felt like venting, 'cause this guy ticked me off.
-Rick
Seems some of us have this better than thou attitude. If you ask me, if ANYONE gives my car a compliment, I'm going to say thanks and appreciate it. Just felt like venting, 'cause this guy ticked me off.
-Rick
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Re: Poor attitude (cicch95)
Those kind of people don't bother me. I have a Wrangler as a daily, and have often complimented people on their vette while in my Jeep. When they get attitudish, I don't even bother to tell them I have one. Let them be the way they wanna be, I'll be they way I wanna be. To hell with them. :yesnod:
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From: Everyday you must choose between the pain of discipline and the pain of regret. Fredericktown, OH
Re: Poor attitude (cicch95)
I totally agree with you.
Sometimes I wonder how I come off when people tell me I have a nice car. I definitely try to be really appreciative, but you just wonder how people take you sometimes.
Sometimes I wonder how I come off when people tell me I have a nice car. I definitely try to be really appreciative, but you just wonder how people take you sometimes.
Burning Brakes
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From: CASTLE ROCK CO
Re: Poor attitude (LT-4 CE)
When somebody does that just say " Wow, man who keyed your fender?" shake your head like you feel real bad and drive away.
Then watch in your rear view mirror :lolg:
Works every time.
Then watch in your rear view mirror :lolg:
Works every time.
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Re: Poor attitude (95AquaC4)
Those kind of people don't bother me. I have a Wrangler as a daily, and have often complimented people on their vette while in my Jeep. When they get attitudish, I don't even bother to tell them I have one. Let them be the way they wanna be, I'll be they way I wanna be. To hell with them. :yesnod:
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Re: Poor attitude (OleDog)
When somebody does that just say " Wow, man who keyed your fender?" shake your head like you feel real bad and drive away.
Then watch in your rear view mirror :lolg:
Works every time.
Then watch in your rear view mirror :lolg:
Works every time.
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Re: Poor attitude (cicch95)
I have a C4 decal on the back window of my GMC truck. Hopefully when I wave at another vette they might see the sticker and notice I am a fellow traveler. From time-to-time I will see another "plastic fantastic" owner in a gas station or store parking lot. In most instances they are friendly and proud of their ride. Every once in a while I will see one thats beat up/dirty/neglected/riced out and try to avoid making eye contact. :bb
Melting Slicks
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Re: Poor attitude (LT-4 CE)
I totally agree with you.
Sometimes I wonder how I come off when people tell me I have a nice car. I definitely try to be really appreciative, but you just wonder how people take you sometimes.
Sometimes I wonder how I come off when people tell me I have a nice car. I definitely try to be really appreciative, but you just wonder how people take you sometimes.
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Re: Poor attitude (cazbat)
:iagree: - Don't sweat the small stuff...