At what age does it become unusual to wave at cars?

[Vantage]

He might have been dared to do it. His mates might have been around the corner watching and pi$$ing their sides laughing.

My mates and I were certainly guilty of being muppits on occasions at that age

 

[perplexed]

I don't think it's ever particularly weird. There was a group of boys probably a bit younger, all waving at me today from the back of a bus. I quite like a bit of a banter with just about anyone so returned a couple of thumbs up to them as I could easily keep up with them. When you think of what they could have been doing.

Many, many years ago (must be a good 25 years) I was following a coach up the M6.

The occupants, so the banner across the top of the rear window proclaimed, were members of a female rugby club 'on tour'.

I cannot begin to tell you what about half a dozen of the said female rugby players 'waved' at me and pressed up against the glass for a considerable number of miles. Basically, they stripped off.

I felt no urge to overtake the coach.

 

[hopless500]

There's a chap here who waves at cars. His family dress him up in hi-vis and he stands there happily waving.

 

[spen666]

A driver sounded his horn at me last Saturday, when I was out on my bike. Grateful that he warned me of his presence, I waved at him in acknowledgement. Curiously, he responded by indicating that he had some coffee beans in his hand.

He was inviting you to join him for a coffee.

 

[Nigel-YZ1]

I was once following a bus where a couple of young ladies stood at the back of the top deck lifted their shirts and gave me a thumbs up

 

[Blue]

Sometimes what seems unusual behaviour can simply be behaviour designed to spread a little happiness. A couple of days ago I was walking along a coastal path and overtook a father and son couple. The son was Down's syndrome and was carrying a wooden panel, which I thought was a little strange. On my way back I found myself meeting the same pair and the son still had the wooden panel under his arm. As I was about to draw level the son flicked the panel out and it had a big smiley on it. The action produced a big grin from me, which I presume was the purpose. Quite charming.

 

[Drago]

Drivers of old Beetles, Minis and Land Rovers all wave at each other regardless of age.

The wave is a code. It means "look at me, I got the blooming heap of crap to start!"

 

[snorri]

I passed @ianrauk on his bike this morning and he refused to wave at me. What is happening to cyclists these days?

Was he cycling 'no hands' ,arms down at his sides and carrying pots of money?

 

[ufkacbln]

Loads of kids wave at me when I'm on my trike

I find the foreign language is an issue and trying to work out what they mean

Then there are the insults!!

Going through Bath Lane Rec in Fareham, and slowed as I came behind a group of teenagers. Rang the bell, and they parted.

As I passed there was a comment: "That guy has a collection of sick bikes" (I believe the translation is a positive comment)

Then ruined it by adding ....."for an old bloke"

 

[SpokeyDokey]

The Euston to Glasgow railway line is just over a hill behind our house - my wife (54) and I (60), when out walking near it, wave to the passengers on the train as they hurtle by.

It's just this inner compulsion thing...

 

[Heltor Chasca]

What you mean you've stopped? 43 and I'm still at it.

Well, I'm constantly mistaking people for others. Embarrassing for the kids. Seven years ago I mistook an old boy from the village for someone else. Trouble is, I just couldn't stop waving could I? Seven years later I'm still waving at him while he comes back from the shop with the paper and I'm on my way to work.

I wish he would get a paper boy. My arm is knackered.

 

[byegad]

I'll let you know when I stop!

Byegad aged 66 1/4.

 

[Paulus]

Drivers of old Beetles, Minis and Land Rovers all wave at each other regardless of age. MG owners also wave at each other, albeit whilst wearing string backed driving gloves.

Sometimes even cyclists wave at each other!!!strange I know.

 

[marknotgeorge]

MG owners also wave at each other, albeit whilst wearing string backed driving gloves.

They don't wave at anyone else, though. Miserable sods. You'd think have all the parts, up to and including body-shells, readily available would cheer you up, wouldn't it?

 

[I like Skol]

They don't wave at anyone else, though. Miserable sods. You'd think have all the parts, up to and including body-shells, readily available would cheer you up, wouldn't it?

I got waved at by the owner of a rather beaten up and chuggy MG F earlier in the week when I was out in my ragtop land rover with all the sides rolled up. He pulled alongside at the lights, several cars short of the rest of the queue in his lane, had a good look at my vehicle then made that French chef finger kissing gesture that means sweet or perfect. I shall assume he was looking at the car and not me!