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Now for the OP, truth is, you won't care what she has to say or even be able to understand what she is trying to say when she's trying to talk with her mouth full. Hit it and forget it.
If she had people close to her who rode other bikes, then they likely trashed on Harley. That's where she got the mindset i'm sure, and not from her own hands-on experience. That's how people are.
Don't let her **** you off. Just play along and find some humor in it. Show her that her opinion doesn't really matter and that you are proud of your bike. Offer her a ride...which is actually a great way to hang out with her. That'll probably go part of the way towards changing her mind about "old man bikes" as well.
Confidence in who you are is an aphrodisiac. Walk up to her next time and ask her if she's ready for that ride.
Do you care about her opinion on the health care bill? Whether she prefers Ultra-Brite or Crest? Do her thoughts on underwater welding keep you up nights?
No? Then why the hell do you care about some random chick's opinion on a certain manufacturer of motor bikes?
Do you care about her opinion on the health care bill? Whether she prefers Ultra-Brite or Crest? Do her thoughts on underwater welding keep you up nights?
No? Then why the hell do you care about some random chick's opinion on a certain manufacturer of motor bikes?
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