Proper Wave Technique?
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From: Madison AL
Proper Wave Technique?
I recently thought to myself (which is an obvious sign I had too much time on my hands) whether or not there was a proper technique for waving. I normally do the index finger point, but many drivers who wave at me have the window down (which I do not considering it is 90+ with high humidity) and just wave out the window. Just curious. Oh yeah, don't forget "Save the Wave" 
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From: St. Robert Missouri
Originally Posted by dream car
I recently thought to myself (which is an obvious sign I had too much time on my hands) whether or not there was a proper technique for waving. I normally do the index finger point, but many drivers who wave at me have the window down (which I do not considering it is 90+ with high humidity) and just wave out the window. Just curious. Oh yeah, don't forget "Save the Wave"
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I've gotten the point and the open hand wave before.....as long as their is some kind of acknowledgement its cool. Some people even give a quick hit on the horn twice then wave to make sure they get your attention.
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I just do an open Palm wave on top of the steering wheel when I see another Vette. My windows are limo tint, so they would never see me wave otherwise.
Also, if my window is down, I will most certainly put my hand out the window to wave.
I felt bad the other day, a C4 driver passed me and I didn't wave. the hubby looks at me and says, "WTF babe?" Honestly, I was caught off guard, as I never get a return wave from C4's and I was trying to get across four lanes of traffic at the time. So, whoever that was, I apologize and next time I see you, I will roll down my window and acknowledge! lol.
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Also, if my window is down, I will most certainly put my hand out the window to wave.
I felt bad the other day, a C4 driver passed me and I didn't wave. the hubby looks at me and says, "WTF babe?" Honestly, I was caught off guard, as I never get a return wave from C4's and I was trying to get across four lanes of traffic at the time. So, whoever that was, I apologize and next time I see you, I will roll down my window and acknowledge! lol.
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Who was it last month that said he waves like Gomer Pyle? Laughed my azz off at that one. 
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I just stick my hand up with the palm facing the other Vette driver and wave.
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From: Marietta GA
Originally Posted by Xlr8tnC5
I just do an open Palm wave on top of the steering wheel when I see another Vette. My windows are limo tint, so they would never see me wave otherwise.
Also, if my window is down, I will most certainly put my hand out the window to wave.
I felt bad the other day, a C4 driver passed me and I didn't wave. the hubby looks at me and says, "WTF babe?" Honestly, I was caught off guard, as I never get a return wave from C4's and I was trying to get across four lanes of traffic at the time. So, whoever that was, I apologize and next time I see you, I will roll down my window and acknowledge! lol.
Tanya
Also, if my window is down, I will most certainly put my hand out the window to wave.
I felt bad the other day, a C4 driver passed me and I didn't wave. the hubby looks at me and says, "WTF babe?" Honestly, I was caught off guard, as I never get a return wave from C4's and I was trying to get across four lanes of traffic at the time. So, whoever that was, I apologize and next time I see you, I will roll down my window and acknowledge! lol.
Tanya
There is even a theory on the C4 Forum that C5 owners have a secret wave. When you go by one and look over to see a C5 driver with his finger up his nose, he is giving you the secret C5 wave by moving it around in there!!
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Originally Posted by KemahC5
Favorite wave is when I have the top off.
Just reach way up high and:
Just reach way up high and:
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I missed returning a wave to a C4 a few weeks ago. I was messing with the radio. I noticed right when he got beside me heading in the opposite direction. He had his hand almost up against the drivers side window with his fade pressed up against in looking at me like WTF. I rolled down the window and threw him a late wave. Hopefully he saw it.