Imagine hurtling down the road in an unlit car at speed,
now imagine a motorcyclist coming right up from behind,
any sudden manoeuver and someone is going to get hurt.
Have you ever wondered why so many drivers like to drive without their headlights on at night? It may be due to the advancement of technology that allows the dashboard to be lit w/o the headlights on. Regardless, when my dad and I see such people, we will just find a chance to pull up beside them at a junction, and do this,
sans the screechy voice and x1.5 the speed of the action maybe. Now what do we usually get in return then, is this,
I don't know, for the ladies, maybe it's because they think that we are being cheeky and wanted to squeeze their b***s (to your discretion, both words spell the same way). And to the guys too, wow, they think that we want to squeeze their b***s too.
Now, what I am trying to say here, is that non verbal communication is all part and parcel of our lives, esp whilst driving. In my opinion, verbal communication will always triumph non verbal com as the message gets across as clearly as possible. However, certain circumstances do not allow it. To shout through the thick layers of tampered glass and to be heard on top of a Mark Levinson sound system is pure madness. One interesting point to note also, is that non verbal communication can often convey the wrong message as in this case. It could be because it follows closer to the interactive model of communication rather than being totally transactional.
I know, I should not succumb to being idols of the cave (having individual prejudices that is) but the fact is that the majority of these people are usually ladies in their tall SUVs/MPVs. So readers, do remind the lovely ladies, and the guys too for that matter, in your household to be more vigilant when they are out driving at night. (:
Also, do you think that I should wind down the window and shout across the next time, or do you have any better symbols or gestures that can convey the point in a more precise and conspicuous manner? Share with me!
now imagine a motorcyclist coming right up from behind,
any sudden manoeuver and someone is going to get hurt.
Have you ever wondered why so many drivers like to drive without their headlights on at night? It may be due to the advancement of technology that allows the dashboard to be lit w/o the headlights on. Regardless, when my dad and I see such people, we will just find a chance to pull up beside them at a junction, and do this,
sans the screechy voice and x1.5 the speed of the action maybe. Now what do we usually get in return then, is this,
I don't know, for the ladies, maybe it's because they think that we are being cheeky and wanted to squeeze their b***s (to your discretion, both words spell the same way). And to the guys too, wow, they think that we want to squeeze their b***s too.
Now, what I am trying to say here, is that non verbal communication is all part and parcel of our lives, esp whilst driving. In my opinion, verbal communication will always triumph non verbal com as the message gets across as clearly as possible. However, certain circumstances do not allow it. To shout through the thick layers of tampered glass and to be heard on top of a Mark Levinson sound system is pure madness. One interesting point to note also, is that non verbal communication can often convey the wrong message as in this case. It could be because it follows closer to the interactive model of communication rather than being totally transactional.
I know, I should not succumb to being idols of the cave (having individual prejudices that is) but the fact is that the majority of these people are usually ladies in their tall SUVs/MPVs. So readers, do remind the lovely ladies, and the guys too for that matter, in your household to be more vigilant when they are out driving at night. (:
Also, do you think that I should wind down the window and shout across the next time, or do you have any better symbols or gestures that can convey the point in a more precise and conspicuous manner? Share with me!
