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Old May 13, 2010 | 08:10 AM
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Don't you love it when a vehicle pulls out in front of you and its obvious they didn't see you until the last second but they give you a wave like, "it's ok I see you now"?
 
Old May 13, 2010 | 08:20 AM
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Seems like most of the time its the hand with the cell phone in it too....
 
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Are ya supposed to wave Back?
 
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Yeah, I don't like it and will make myself be seen by changing lanes abruptly to get out of their way if possible.
They usually see me then and are aware of my presence.

I don't care for the dumb *** biker wave either. Since when does not a nod suffice?
 
Old May 13, 2010 | 08:31 AM
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Are ya supposed to wave Back?
I do wave back but usually just with one finger.
 
Old May 13, 2010 | 08:48 AM
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I do wave back but usually just with one finger.
yep, salute them back
 
Old May 13, 2010 | 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by wwNightster
I do wave back but usually just with one finger.
Agreed, it's the proper thing to do.
 
Old May 13, 2010 | 09:30 AM
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It could be they're trying to say "sorry, didn't see you". Too bad there is not a universal sorry wave.
 
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Originally Posted by will2002
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One finger only
 
Old May 13, 2010 | 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Drifting Texas
Don't you love it when a vehicle pulls out in front of you and its obvious they didn't see you until the last second but they give you a wave like, "it's ok I see you now"?
This happened to me yesterday evening on the way to myrtle beach, SC. I had to almost stop in the edge of the road and he looks over finally, grins, wave and slows down. I wave back with a salute and call him a few friendly names
 



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