Originally Posted by
cavernmech
Calm and happy is the way to go. Nothing angers raging cagers like a smile and friendly wave. They only want to make you angry and when you don't get angry, they lose it.
Yup, this is the truest fact about cycling in the city. It takes a lot of time to learn it but this is the best way to go. I think it comes with age too, now that I am 35, I am way more laid back about things on the road.