Rush hour traffic. Multiple accidents on any of my possible routes home- the expressway, the back roads.
So I make a commitment. I am going to be a nice driver.
I went out of my way to watch for people who needed to get into my lane. Who needed to pull out of a parking lot.
I helped out at least 4 cars.
Oddly, this was one of the hardest things I've done. Like everyone else, I am very eager to get home, get to my family, get away from all things work. I don't want to give up my spot in the line of traffic.
But it did feel good, although at times frustrating, to help someone else get an inch closer to home.
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Great idea, and what a (deceptively?) simple one to implement.
ReplyDeleteI do hope your new profile pic was not taken while doing your friendly driving, though. :)
That was me in the green Honda. Thanks for letting me in!
ReplyDeleteImagine if everyone gave up 2 or 3 seconds to be courteous on the road! Yeah, bravos to you!
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