It’s also a rural thing. When I lived in rural VA when I was young, you always had your hand a 12 o’clock on your steering wheel. Knowing that you would have to flick your fingers skyward with every vehicle that passed you. When you walked down the street, you smiled at everyone, friend or stranger.
My biggest culture shock occurred when we moved to NH. No one waved, and people would look away on the street when you passed. I missed that too. I still make an effort to smile at people I pass when walking. It’s hard to wave in your car in CT, without someone seeing it as an aggressive move. I’m all for the smile and the wave. Lends to a better day.
When I’m out driving around and I see people I know I always wave, that’s what we do. Sometimes I see friends just zeroed in on the road, no acknowledgment, I think, what a weirdo.
It’s also a rural thing. When I lived in rural VA when I was young, you always had your hand a 12 o’clock on your steering wheel. Knowing that you would have to flick your fingers skyward with every vehicle that passed you. When you walked down the street, you smiled at everyone, friend or stranger.
My biggest culture shock occurred when we moved to NH. No one waved, and people would look away on the street when you passed. I missed that too. I still make an effort to smile at people I pass when walking. It’s hard to wave in your car in CT, without someone seeing it as an aggressive move. I’m all for the smile and the wave. Lends to a better day.
Exactly!
When I’m out driving around and I see people I know I always wave, that’s what we do. Sometimes I see friends just zeroed in on the road, no acknowledgment, I think, what a weirdo.
Right!?