Thursday, September 15, 2005

Love Your Car & Respect Others' Cars

Don't you just hate it, when someone does not park properly?

Yesterday evening, I was at Section 17, waiting for Kelvin to call me. I parked, and stayed in the car while I called Jay. In the midst of our conversation, a white Iswara Hatchback pulled up next to my car, kind of close. I told Jay that this man just came and it is so near, let's see how is he gonna get out. He didn't even have the courtesy to open his door slowly, he opened and hit the wheel fender of my car. Thankfully I have the stoneguard to protect it. So I horned at him and he gave me a very angry stare. He slammed his door back, reversed his car and accerlerated very loudly. He came out of his car and spitted next to his car in a very unsatisfied way. (This is very typical of Asian to show anger).
Still staring at me, I quickly asked Jay how to say "stupid" in his language. I wind down my window and told him, excuse me, you hit my car. He replied, but I didn't scratch your car. But you hit it. I didn't want to argue further. If everyone hits the wheel fender everyday, then it will create a deep dent.
What bad judgment he has by parking so near. He is not that thin to squeeze through. I said "Stupid" to him in his language, but I don't think he heard it because I may not have pronounced it correctly. I have my pepper spray ready should he want to do anything. But I don't think he would do anything more, as he has 2 kids with him.

For those who reads this, please always think of others, park properly, park straight and in the designated box. Also use your indicator lights always. It is there for something, so use it! It is your communication tool for other drivers.

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