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Old 01-24-08 | 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by genec
Hey I've done that for a long time... even saluting motorists that operate well.

Had a great encounter with a guy in a Rolls Royce about 6 months ago. I was at a light and properly positioned, (as usual) this guy wanted to make a right onto the freeway on ramp and was able to pull up to the light, right into place. (it was not a right on red location) He had rolled up seconds after I had, so had seen my signal and move left out of the BL. He rolled down the window and told me I was doing a great job... and we both "tipped hat" at each other. Light turned green, we both rolled on.

This happens so infrequently, in spite of my very proper behavior. (three times last year... compared to dozens of honks and otherwise negative behavior from motorists) However, especially near my home... some JAM has to tell me what they think is wrong with my cycling. (whether they know or not).
Well, saluting motorists who are operating well is all well and good, but it's not even beginning to "STOP thinking about what THEY did wrong, and START thinking about what YOU could have done differently to have avoided that. This is about how you react to unpleasant and even unsafe situations, not positive encounters.
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