bill pritchett Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 I think you will find the question and answer very interesting. https://www.nj.com/advice/2023/04/miss-manners-if-i-wave-to-people-while-driving-my-antique-car-does-it-appear-im-showing-off.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 I remember her saying many years ago that one's automobile should never be immaculate, but should be a little "shabby". Undoubtedly she'd appreciate a well maintained original car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesR Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 I get the impression that the reader is a reserved sort of person, which I can relate to. I like acknowledging other drivers. Being acknowledged is nice, too, but if I'm driving an old car I don't like to feel like I'm in a Shriner's Parade, either. Sometimes I feel that way in town, which is part of the reason I like to drive out in the country. The great thing about owning vintage motorcycles years ago was that you were usually only appreciated and acknowledged by other motorcyclists. It was more esoteric, which is nice when you don't like being in the limelight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pfeil Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 I agree with her. It's in the water. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemi Joel Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 I agree with Miss manners on this one. It's best to act naturally, let your positive emotions show. Your enthusiasm, your love of old cars, the joy of driving an antique convertible, wear it on your shirt sleeve! It doesn't matter how reserved you are, there will always be those who judge you and consider you a show off. But we are not showing off, we are sharing that which we love with others. When you are artificially reserved out of concern for how others may judge you, the judgmental people will call you a snob, stuck up, etc. Those who matter understand, those who don't understand don't matter. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodge28 Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 It is more like walking an old mule." WALK BEHIND AND GET KICKED IN tHE TEETH OR WALK IN FRONT AND GET BITTEN BEHIND THE NECK' That is the nature of humans 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_Mack_CT Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 Reminds me of an old article I once read around 1977 about "choosing your old car" that stuck with me over the years "if you don't like crowds, don't buy a Cord" 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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