True story - So today, I turn right out of the parking lot of my local Ralphs supermarket and am coasting downhill toward a red light. Out of nowhere, this guy flings open his door forcing me to swerve and skid to the left, (fortunately, no cars were coming). I must have startled the guy, because he says, "whoa, sorry!!", as I come to a stop. I was really fuming, and I turn around and kind of yell at him, "Hey dude, watch what you're doing, you almost took me out!!" and turn back around to face the light. He apparently took offense at my comment and snarls, "I said I was sorry, what the f*** else do you want." I don't respond, just shake my head and wait for the light to change. The guy then walks over to my bike, and instead of kicking my ass, says, "Hey, I was out of line, I apologize for that". I was really shocked, but manage to say, " Don't worry about it, I appreciate the gesture - just be careful next time".We shake hands, the light changes and we each go our separate ways.

Is there a moral to the story? I don't know other than a little courtesy, (in both directions), goes a long way...