Andy Dubberley- When chauffeurs and cyclists meet.

[Globalti]

If you had an ounce of empathy or imagination in your body you might be able to understand that, while the majority of visitors get on very well in Britain and enjoy the country, some, believe it or not, arrive feeling worried, nervous, stressed, tired and a little confused by our bizarre ways. To help you to understand that, I have occasionally had to reassure my visitors that no, we are not likely to meet armed robbers while driving up the M6 to Windermere.

EDit: and yes, Lagos, Cairo, Kampala, Kinshasa, Nairobi.... the worst traffic I've ever experienced.

 

[glenn forger]

Things that annoy chauffeurs:

Africans who think they will be robbed at gunpoint on the M6.

People without an ounce of sympathy unable to appreciate the concerns of the Africans.

 

[glenn forger]

If Andy wrote a fulsome apology and promised never to be so silly and tribal again that would be Loverly Dubberly.

 

[Globalti]

Not really because I lived and worked in France for three years and take every holiday, summer or winter in France so I'm fond of the people and speak the language quite fluently.

 

[MossCommuter]

The majority of cyclists of course ride responsibly and my faith is sometimes restored with a friendly wave of acknowledgement or thanks when you give way to them or allow them the space you should.

Must remember to thank every driver that doesn't squash me

 

[glenn forger]

Things that annoy chauffeurs:

When you overtake properly and dont get a thank you. More stress.

 

[MossCommuter]

I always thank a road user when they show additional courtesy no matter which mode of transport I happen to be on / in. Dont you?

Giving me the space that they should is not extending any kind of additional courtesy.

 

[glenn forger]

I gave way at a give way line last week, no thank you from the driver, no chocolates, flowers, sod all. More stress. Can't...handle....stress...

 

[MossCommuter]

TMN has answered. The key word was "additional".

I remind you that the author of the quote seemed to want thanking for "giving the space they should"

 

[Globalti]

Amongst people who aren't blinkered by self-righteous indignation, a polite acknowledgement of another road user's patience goes a long way towards making an unpleasant experience (driving or cycling in traffic) more bearable for everybody.

 

[glenn forger]

Obeying give way lines and overtaking properly is basic driving, if you demand rewards for driving properly you are a [MOD EDITED] "in for a long wait."

 

[Profpointy]

I thank a waiter for bringing me my dinner, which after all, he's contracted to bring me. Likewise, he thanks me for giving him money at the end, money which I actually owe, so it's not a gift. My boss thanks me for completing a task - and he said "please" when he asked me to do it. But it's my job which I'm paid for, so hardly a favour...

 

[r04DiE]

... a polite acknowledgement of another road user's patience goes a long way towards making an unpleasant experience (driving or cycling in traffic) more bearable for everybody.

Being patient is an unpleasant experience? Why?
EDIT: Oh, driving in traffic! ...Sorry, I get it.

 

[Goggs]

*unwatch thread*

 

[Drago]

The Fiat President's chauffer wished he's been a bit less rude to this particular cyclist...