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Originally Posted by ModernCamaroZ28Fan
Do people see you as a douchebag for driving a car, failing to let you in, cutting in front of you, not letting you merge?
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Yes, yes, yes, and yes.
A few years ago I pulled up to the gas station, and i normally pull all the way through to the furthest pump so someone can pull in and use the pump behind me, however this time the furthest pump was broken and there was a sign saying it was out of service. So I didn't pull all the way up. A woman pulled in to another pump, saw me, and then loudly (so everyone could hear her) asked if I was 'too good to pull up so people could pull in behind me' - it took me a second to realize she was talking to me, and at that moment some other guy who i didn't know came to my defense and pointed out to her the other pump was out of service. She immediately shut up and hid behind her pump the rest of the time
Another time I pulled into a 7-11 and some older guy loudly told his buddy that 'my daddy must have bought my car for me' - I kindly informed him I was 39 years old (at time) and that i was infact was old enough to afford my own cars. Him and his buddy just walked off with no response.
I've been on dates with girlfriends in the past in other cars where other guys try to flex in front of me and my girlfriend and say rude or ignorant stuff. Over all its just really tiresome sometimes and I prefer to just drive my cars in the evenings when no one is around and bring them straight back home. I typically keep them hidden in the garage. I live in a large metro area though, so maybe this isn't the norm ever where.
Cars have always been my hobby since before I was old enough to drive, so of course i'm attracted to fun, fast, or interesting stuff. Others will see it and think you're some kind of douche that just wants to show off.