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Inconsiderate Drivers (share your stories, etc.)

14395 messages, Last post on Nov 30, 2009 at 6:19 PM

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#13148 of 14395 Re: . [fintail] by euphonium Jan 20, 2009 (10:28 am)
Replying to: fintail (Jan 20, 2009 10:24 am) Surprised you didn't hit the lock button and slam the door. Replies to this message: fintail (Jan 20, 2009 10:41 am)
#13149 of 14395 Re: . [euphonium] by fintail Jan 20, 2009 (10:41 am)
Replying to: euphonium (Jan 20, 2009 10:28 am) Tempting, indeed...if his car had 'keyless go' though, I think he could get in. And knowing the pretentious over-monied bastards here, it had every high cost option. The guy was smaller than me too...unless he was packing heat, I probably could have got away with it. But, I don't care for white cars, so I didn't have the urge
#13150 of 14395 Re: . [fintail] by xrunner2 Jan 20, 2009 (11:35 am)
Replying to: fintail (Jan 20, 2009 10:24 am) Does that say something about the mentality of someone that drives an E36. Once in a while I will see an inconsiderate who keeps their engine running while filling up at gas station. Replies to this message: fintail (Jan 20, 2009 11:51 am) xrunner2 (Jan 20, 2009 12:05 pm) fintail (Jan 20, 2009 1:07 pm) and 2 more... xwesx (Jan 20, 2009 1:53 pm) the_big_al (Jan 20, 2009 5:21 pm) imidazol97 (Jan 20, 2009 1:46 pm) fintail (Jan 20, 2009 2:27 pm) and 7 more... xrunner2 (Jan 20, 2009 4:00 pm) ruking1 (Jan 21, 2009 7:09 am) jensad (Jan 21, 2009 12:16 pm)
#13151 of 14395 Re: . [xrunner2] by fintail Jan 20, 2009 (11:51 am)
Replying to: xrunner2 (Jan 20, 2009 11:35 am) More like just the mentality of those with a good deal of money but not much in the way of common sense or responsibility. Those traits intersect all too often. I see people yapping on phones while refueling all the time - no cars running though. Oh yeah, a new rant...I went to Costco on Sunday, and so many fools were trolling around for a close spot, when one could park in the far lot, and walk - no more than 2 or 3 minutes certainly. Laziness is very inconsiderate, the gas wasted and pollution created by these cars creeping and idling so they can get out of walking another 50 yards. Replies to this message: xrunner2 (Jan 20, 2009 12:05 pm) fintail (Jan 20, 2009 1:07 pm) xwesx (Jan 20, 2009 1:42 pm) and 1 more... xwesx (Jan 20, 2009 1:53 pm) the_big_al (Jan 20, 2009 5:21 pm) imidazol97 (Jan 20, 2009 1:46 pm) fintail (Jan 20, 2009 2:27 pm) snakeweasel (Jan 20, 2009 3:59 pm) and 5 more... davethecarnut (Jan 20, 2009 10:44 pm) xrunner2 (Jan 20, 2009 4:00 pm) ruking1 (Jan 21, 2009 7:09 am) jensad (Jan 21, 2009 12:16 pm)
#13152 of 14395 Parking lot inconsiderates by xrunner2 Jan 20, 2009 (12:05 pm)
Replying to: fintail (Jan 20, 2009 11:51 am) At Costco, Sams, Home Depot, etc, there are always some inconsiderates who won't walk their cart to a nearby stall. Instead, they leave it right next to the adjacent car. Best solution is at Ikea where carts are prevented by barrier from leaving a certain perimeter on front/side of store. One of the worst inconsiderate drivers in parking lots are those with pickup trucks having long trailer tow bar and ball protruding backwards menacingly. Do not park behind them across the aisle. Replies to this message: fintail (Jan 20, 2009 1:07 pm) xwesx (Jan 20, 2009 1:42 pm) fintail (Jan 20, 2009 2:22 pm) xwesx (Jan 20, 2009 1:53 pm) the_big_al (Jan 20, 2009 5:21 pm)
#13153 of 14395 Re: Parking lot inconsiderates [xrunner2] by fintail Jan 20, 2009 (1:07 pm)
Replying to: xrunner2 (Jan 20, 2009 12:05 pm) People are lazy about returning carts at every large store I patronize, it's a sign of the times I guess. I always park in a manner that decreases the odds of my car coming to harm in a lot. Usually, that means parking at least a few spots away from the herd...and returning to find a few other cars clustered around mine. The pack mentality. Replies to this message: xwesx (Jan 20, 2009 1:42 pm) fintail (Jan 20, 2009 2:22 pm)
#13154 of 14395 Re: Parking lot inconsiderates [fintail] by xwesx Jan 20, 2009 (1:42 pm)
Replying to: fintail (Jan 20, 2009 1:07 pm) Funny, but when I actually had a car on which I cared about preventing door dings, etc., I would tend to park a respectful one space removed from other vehicles that were parked away from the general pack. In this case, it is pack mentality, as I prefer the non-isolationist approach of keeping the car somewhat near other vehicles, thereby reducing its attraction to others who may have dishonest intentions. I don't know about you, but I tend to notice vehicles that are sitting all alone more readily than those that are part of a larger group. Unless the lot became decidedly fuller while I was in the store, I would always shake my head in disbelief when I would find a vehicle parked between our two vehicles upon my return. Granted, it took some thinking to actually remember to park away from the herd. I usually just grab the first spot I find available, and that is usually in a busy part of the lot. I never managed to get a ding in those spots though. Ironically, the couple dings I did get were in the least-expected of places. Replies to this message: fintail (Jan 20, 2009 2:22 pm)
#13155 of 14395 Re: . [fintail] by imidazol97 Jan 20, 2009 (1:46 pm)
Replying to: fintail (Jan 20, 2009 11:51 am) >the gas wasted and pollution created by these cars creeping and idling so they can get out of walking another 50 yards. I found I can find an outlying parking space away from car dingers, park, walk to the store, and still see some of those same cars still cruising for nearby spaces. Good exercise. And it saves time in the end. Replies to this message: fintail (Jan 20, 2009 2:27 pm) snakeweasel (Jan 20, 2009 3:59 pm) fintail (Jan 20, 2009 4:49 pm) the_big_al (Jan 20, 2009 5:31 pm) and 3 more... davethecarnut (Jan 20, 2009 10:44 pm) xrunner2 (Jan 20, 2009 4:00 pm)
#13156 of 14395 Re: considerate?? [ruking1] by xwesx Jan 20, 2009 (1:46 pm)
Replying to: ruking1 (Jan 20, 2009 9:30 am) Hah, yeah, I do think about that, ruking. Never have I had an alarm sound when trying the handle. It is a rare situation anyway, but usually the vehicles involved are old pickups - probably the least likely to have such a noise-maker. Being an old-pickup owner myself, I think it would be courteous if someone shut off my lights were I to leave them on. The problem is, I always lock my door. It would be terribly ironic if I came across a vehicle with lights on, opened the door to shut off the lights, and then triggered the alarm. Now, lights are off, but alarm is on. Fast forwarding two hours, the owner comes out to find his battery dead and his car was keyed several times by annoyed passersby who were overwhelmed by the noise.
#13157 of 14395 Re: Parking lot inconsiderates [xrunner2] by xwesx Jan 20, 2009 (1:53 pm)
Replying to: xrunner2 (Jan 20, 2009 12:05 pm) there are always some inconsiderates who won't walk their cart to a nearby stall. Some? I venture to guess that "most" fall into this category. I feel old-fashioned when I am taking my cart to a return slip, often gathering up others on my way. When heading into the store, I often take a cart back to the store for an elderly chap or lady - who I think, ironically, are the ones most likely to return their cart to a return slip - and they are always surprised and thankful for my courtesy. It is a good feeling to know I brightened someone's day by exerting so little effort, yet it is sad that such "common" courtesy comes as a surprise to the recipient.

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