Extremely rude rider Horner Road

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   This morning I picked up a rider from Horner going to Pentagon who did not respond to me say good morning or thank you.  When we reached our destination he proceeded to leave my car without speaking.  I simply said youre welcome. The rider then became irate and says "oh so you thought I was ungrateful and didnt say thank you"? I told him he didnt say thank you. He gets angry and says hes never riding with me again, tells me to kiss his behind and slams my door.  I thought this was completely out of line.  The individual is on older heavy set caucasian man with white hair and glasses. He carries a big lunch bag and walks with a limp.  Please avoid this angry man!!

	LNC

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lcroom Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 13 Apr 2012 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote lcroom Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Extremely rude rider Horner Road Posted: 28 Feb 2013 at 8:42am
	This morning I picked up a rider from Horner going to Pentagon who did not respond to me say good morning or thank you. When we reached our destination he proceeded to leave my car without speaking. I simply said youre welcome. The rider then became irate and says "oh so you thought I was ungrateful and didnt say thank you"? I told him he didnt say thank you. He gets angry and says hes never riding with me again, tells me to kiss his behind and slams my door. I thought this was completely out of line. The individual is on older heavy set caucasian man with white hair and glasses. He carries a big lunch bag and walks with a limp. Please avoid this angry man!! LNC

GetMeOffOLine Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 23 Jan 2013 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote GetMeOffOLine Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 Feb 2013 at 10:22am
	Wow, that is rude. I mean, I've seen some folks at Pentagon just go scope out a ride for themselves and not tell other riders who is going where, but that sure takes the cake. Geez. I always say "Thank you" when I get in and out of a driver's car, it's the polite thing to do.

lcroom Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 13 Apr 2012 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote lcroom Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 Feb 2013 at 10:26am
	I just thought it was proper slug etiquette to simply acknowledge the person youre riding with but I guess he doesnt agree with that concept. LNC

GetMeOffOLine Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 23 Jan 2013 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote GetMeOffOLine Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 Feb 2013 at 10:28am
	I agree with you, but the hard lesson I have learned is that here in DC, many folks think that playing by the rules, and manners, are for "other people." I just hope that guy isn't carrying a gun.

lisad219 Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 14 Mar 2011 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote lisad219 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 Mar 2013 at 1:59pm
	I totally agree it's incredibly rude. I Personally, I always say thank you when getting into and leaving a car. But, don't take it personally. People have lost all sense of politeness and gratitude. Many times I hold the door for people and they don't say a word, I let a merging driver in and don't get a "wave." Just take it with a grain of salt. [:D]

GetMeOffOLine Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 23 Jan 2013 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote GetMeOffOLine Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 13 Mar 2013 at 8:35am
	Lisad, I agree with you. However, when I hold a door for someone and they don't say a word, I'll just loudly say, "Oh, you are QUITE welcome!" They get the hint and sheepishly thank me. I don't like rude people very much, can you tell?[:p]