Originally Posted by makeinu
Honking is supposed to warn other vehicles of imminent danger. Unfortunately, nine times out of ten it's used simply to let out frustration and piss other people off.
This puts us in a bit of a pickle, as the best way to respond to people trying to piss you off is to not respond at all, which the best way to respond to imminent danger is with drastic and immediate action.
That being said, how do you respond to cars honking at you (from behind)?
Its a very regional thing.
Growing up in Texas, the only time i EVER heard honking even when cycling was if an accident was about to happen.
Living in chicago now, people honk to say hello, they honk to say goodbye, they honk all day long, they honk while they sing this song.