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How To Show Your Intentions... Without SCARING Them Off... ðŸ˜Ū❗  

Paulxx001 67M
8732 posts
5/25/2021 10:46 am

Last Read:
6/26/2021 4:00 pm

How To Show Your Intentions... Without SCARING Them Off... ðŸ˜Ū❗

There are NO 'excellent' Samaritans, so the best I can do is 'good'. I'll help out a stranger when I can. The other night, paranoia and perceptions conspired to blow up any 'good' intentions I had.

Darkness had draped the landscape as we all drove down that wide boulevard with our blinding lights blazing. Except for the person in that car in front of me, they merrily rolled along — in their own dark shadow. I felt I should do something for the safety of all of us. At the next light, I had my opportunity.

I eased up to that blacked-out vehicle to find a middle-aged woman behind the wheel. I motioned her via sign language — two fingers pointing at my eyes then at the road ahead — and by turning my lights on and off. She looked at me, bewildered. I lowered my window to speak with her and suggested she do the same. Well, the reaction I got was completely unexpected.

Immediately, she turned her head, as if I didn't exist, raised all her windows and, as soon as the light had changed, ripped down that road into the distance. Do I look that terrifying? Did she ever suffer from a bad experience? Could she be SO oblivious?

A half dozen blocks up ahead, that speeding 'stealth' car had caught the attention of flashing, red, white and blue lights. As I slowly passed to rubber-neck, I watched her gesticulate with animated enthusiasm as she tried to explain why she was a twit.

And then it dawned on me. I tell my daughters, who are well into adulthood, to be wary of strangers; had that lady's parents once advised her likewise? I think a certain amount of mid-life skepticism is valid, but an equal helping of driver self-awareness is also essential.

When I got home, while brushing my teeth, I looked into the mirror. Damn, maybe I do look scary. Now what the fuck am I supposed to do about THAT? I spent the next couple of minutes practising my smile. 😊

.......................


I think I'll wear a shirt, next time I drive.



Paulxx001 67M
22642 posts
5/25/2021 11:00 am

How do you think you're perceived, the FIRST time you meet someone in a social or business setting? ðŸĪ”

The first time is pretty laid back ; I'm not trying to project much of anything. Aren't impressions built over multiple meetings? 😎❗❗


Paulxx001 67M
22642 posts
5/25/2021 11:03 am

This experience with that random lady was rare. They USUALLY don't freak out like that.lol 😂
Do you ever have things go off the rails when you stop to help a stranger? ðŸĪ”


smartasswoman 66F  
35813 posts
5/25/2021 11:21 am

I've had the same level of success in trying to signal to someone that they forgot to turn on their headlights. Makes me glad that I have full-time headlights on my car! Cuz it's not like I'm any more on top of things.


donsv1962 61M

5/25/2021 11:21 am

good post

I want to take you into the fiery lair of steamy sexual delight on this hot sultry night.


benard69 66M/66F  

5/25/2021 12:38 pm

I Tried to convince a lady who left her purse on top of her car that I wasn't the Hillside Strangler once...Took a whole stop light before she would roll her window down so I could convey the message...


Paulxx001 67M
22642 posts
5/25/2021 1:02 pm

    Quoting smartasswoman:
    I've had the same level of success in trying to signal to someone that they forgot to turn on their headlights. Makes me glad that I have full-time headlights on my car! Cuz it's not like I'm any more on top of things.
OMG... you're one of THOSE!
LOL 😂
Ok, did you know that those 'constant on' lights only turn on your front lights on a low beam, and your rear lights are off? ðŸĪ”
Puhleez, if a random person drives up to you — put on your lights.
Or... maybe... your car is different from all the rest? ðŸĪ”


Paulxx001 67M
22642 posts
5/25/2021 1:04 pm

Thanks for popping in!
Is that light on a car thing, restricted to women? ðŸĪ”


Paulxx001 67M
22642 posts
5/25/2021 1:06 pm

    Quoting benard69:
    I Tried to convince a lady who left her purse on top of her car that I wasn't the Hillside Strangler once...Took a whole stop light before she would roll her window down so I could convey the message...
Omg... I can only imagine. lol 😂
It seems that younger drivers are more likely to be spooked? ðŸĪ”
Well, ya got it done! 👍
Thanks for sharing. ❗😎


smartasswoman 66F  
35813 posts
5/25/2021 1:58 pm

My car has an 'auto' setting where when there's light out, it has daytime running lights, and in low light the headlights and taillights come on. Headlights for dummies.

I know it works because my headlights magically get brighter when I pull into my garage.


Paulxx001 replies on 5/25/2021 2:43 pm:
No need to reply, I'll google it and educate myself. lol 😂

Paulxx001 67M
22642 posts
5/25/2021 2:13 pm

    Quoting smartasswoman:
    My car has an 'auto' setting where when there's light out, it has daytime running lights, and in low light the headlights and taillights come on. Headlights for dummies.

    I know it works because my headlights magically get brighter when I pull into my garage.
Wow! And kool... 😊 👍
And, it shows you what I know about recent cars and all their gadgets. Although my daughter has one; I should pay closer attention. So whatcha driving that's sooo smart? ðŸĪ”

That OTHER scenario happens a lot here. Gradual lights, huh? ðŸĪ” Kool! ❗❗😎


positively4you 74F  
4605 posts
5/25/2021 2:54 pm

I bet she was telling how that creepy man in the next car was trying to abduct her. No good deed goes unpunished.


Paulxx001 67M
22642 posts
5/25/2021 3:34 pm

    Quoting positively4you:
    I bet she was telling how that creepy man in the next car was trying to abduct her. No good deed goes unpunished.
And THAT'S why I've been practising my smile ☚. 😎❗❗


Paulxx001 67M
22642 posts
5/25/2021 3:38 pm

    Quoting  :

It speaks to people getting influenced by the news and the media; not enough positive publicity. ðŸĪ”
I've been working on my smile; an underrated asset everyone should own. 😎❗
How's yours? 😁


smartasswoman 66F  
35813 posts
5/25/2021 6:04 pm

>> So whatcha driving that's sooo smart? ðŸĪ”

It's not all that new! a 2014 Subaru Crosstrek.


Paulxx001 replies on 5/25/2021 7:35 pm:
Hmmm... who knew? ðŸĪ”
So much hi-tec going into cars. ❗

mc_justmc 63M

5/25/2021 6:28 pm

I remember the Urban myth about flashing your car lights at a car driving with their lights off. They were supposedly gang members who would follow you and kill you.


Paulxx001 67M
22642 posts
5/25/2021 7:37 pm

    Quoting mc_justmc:
    I remember the Urban myth about flashing your car lights at a car driving with their lights off. They were supposedly gang members who would follow you and kill you.
I haven't done the hi-beams in years. Yep... lol 😂 ðŸ˜Ū
But I've tried opening and closing my lights. These days I'm apt to just drive at a safe distance; especially with my recent success.
Gangs, huh? ðŸĪ” Eee... ❗❗


PonyGirl1965 58F
22090 posts
5/25/2021 11:53 pm

I would have rolled my window down and waved as I rolled by her, LOL.


Paulxx001 67M
22642 posts
5/26/2021 2:02 am

    Quoting  :

Perhaps she had a bad experience? ðŸĪ”Oh well, I'll still do the same thing, if it can help someone. Or should I just give up? ðŸĪ”

In the meantime, I'll work on my smile. ðŸĪ” lol 😂 ðŸ˜Ū A smile is underrated! ❗❗😎


Paulxx001 67M
22642 posts
5/26/2021 2:05 am

    Quoting PonyGirl1965:
    I would have rolled my window down and waved as I rolled by her, LOL.
With my luck, the cops would have gotten the wrong impression and come after me.
OMG 😂 ðŸ˜ŪThen this story would have ended with another lesson. ❗❗😎
You mighta pulled it off ; police are nicer to women aren't they? ðŸĪ”


Paulxx001 67M
22642 posts
5/26/2021 6:05 am

    Quoting  :

Lol 😂 I've actually seen keys stuck in a trunk; that was you? ðŸĪ” lol
It's a good thing that you didn't freak out when that guy came at you. ❗😎👍
Sounds like you're pretty laid back... 😊


Paulxx001 67M
22642 posts
5/26/2021 12:37 pm

    Quoting  :

OMG... One year to get to the punch-line? lol
I spent a good ten minutes turning my car upside down, looking for my keys, after shopping for groceries. It never dawned on me that they might have slipped from my hands and into the trunk.
If keys could talk — the stories they'd tell. ❗❗😎


lunchandconvo 53F  
4034 posts
5/27/2021 5:51 pm

    Quoting mc_justmc:
    I remember the Urban myth about flashing your car lights at a car driving with their lights off. They were supposedly gang members who would follow you and kill you.
oh, man! i missed this memo!

i thought flashing my high beams was the international sign for hey you... you forgot your lights! or hey you... watch out for that cop head! hey you... there is a log in the road!


Paulxx001 67M
22642 posts
5/27/2021 7:01 pm

    Quoting lunchandconvo:
    oh, man! i missed this memo!

    i thought flashing my high beams was the international sign for hey you... you forgot your lights! or hey you... watch out for that cop head! hey you... there is a log in the road!
I read the same edition of that 'memo' that you did. I still follow the guidelines.
But that gang arousal — doesn't appeal to me that much. I'll have to rethink my practise. ðŸĪ”


scoupe42 60M

5/28/2021 9:43 pm

You tried to fo a good deed, but maybe people not used to that. Being scary, I think she just couldn't believe that someone of us are still good!


sexyldy1000 68F  
9607 posts
5/28/2021 10:16 pm

Overall, I think people get an accurate sense of who I am from the 'get go'. I am not intimidating, I am friendly, articulate and easygoing. My friends have often said, they wish they were more like me because I can talk to anyone Much like what I state on my profile, 'who I am here, is the same as who you will encounter offline, out in the real world.'


Paulxx001 67M
22642 posts
5/29/2021 3:14 am

    Quoting scoupe42:
    You tried to fo a good deed, but maybe people not used to that. Being scary, I think she just couldn't believe that someone of us are still good!
Hmmm... You make a good point.
I think, she was in space.
How can you NOT notice that the lights on your car are off? ðŸĪ”
Ever try and help someone out on the road? 😎👍❗❗


Paulxx001 67M
22642 posts
5/29/2021 3:21 am

    Quoting sexyldy1000:
    Overall, I think people get an accurate sense of who I am from the 'get go'. I am not intimidating, I am friendly, articulate and easygoing. My friends have often said, they wish they were more like me because I can talk to anyone Much like what I state on my profile, 'who I am here, is the same as who you will encounter offline, out in the real world.'
Hmmm... reeeelee...
Well, that's good to know. You're NOT intimidating? If you're as articulate as you claim to be — that would scare the 'illiterates' away. And, just as well! 👍 😊
I'm pretty much the same in the 'real world' as I am here. Perhaps a touch less sarcastic.
Although you don't drive, would you help someone who needed it? ðŸĪ” Dja think I took the wrong approach with that woman? Maybe I AM scary. ðŸ˜Ū❗


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