Defensive Riding

(this is so canadian of me, but what the f*ck...)

if someone in a car slows down to let you get in front or yields to you or whatever, give a little thank-you wave.

likewise, if you plow through a zebra crossing and cut up some pedestrians, a smile and a little "sorry!" bring smiles to the faces of the pedestrians. i'm guilty of doing this a lot, and it eases tensions very quickly.

True say. I'm all for a quick thumb up in the air to the vehicle behind me for letting me in/through. I remember a messenger did it to me once when I was behind the wheel and it made me feel all warm and fwuzzy. It could be some underground messenger signal for "cunt!" but I'd like to think it was a "cheers fella!" So, depending on what potholes I have lying ahead, I try to dish this out as much as possible.