Quote:
Originally Posted by RF5BPilot
Probably it tells people that you think that they are irresponsible....which tends implies that you are not....which further implies that you assume you're better than they are (and/or that you're willing to take more than your share of resources).
It's not the space. It's what the action means to people.
Oddly -- it can create a self-fulfilling prophecy...
|
I've been reading the thread with amusement. I think you have hit on the root cause. When you do something different (park away from other cars, take two spaces, etc.) you are more likely to get an unwanted reaction from certain types. You imply that you don't think others will be responsible, and therefore (as mentioned) you are better than they are. They don't like that put in their face and to them that's what you are doing. A question might be, what is the optimum parking-out-of-the-way distance (staying in the lines or not) to avoid unwanted attention? Otherwise leave the fancy car at home or use it only during trips where you don't have to stop in risky places.
A bit OT but parking related - someone parked a car in our driveway. Turns out there is not much you can do about it unless you give the tow company a credit card for any expense they might incur. The Sheriff will not be responsible for the tow because it is not on public property, etc. etc. The rules vary somewhat by state and county. We were thinking someone we know could have parked there thinking we were not using the house at the time - the Sheriff would not give us the name of the owner. Anyway sort of a long story and you can read on the web about this happening to others.