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Reply ID 3216

No I didn't Jay, it's always quite shocking (and occasionally very funny) to see people lose it like that on the roads though. But I must admit, I get very annoyed when you pull in to let people pass and they don't even look at you or acknowledge you to say thank you for your consideration! That really winds me up. I find that is often the case up here, are people not brought up to have manners or courtesy in the South East? I also got chased down the A10 for several miles last year, after foolishly reacting to someone else's roadrage. I bit off more than I could chew and it very nearly cost me ( and possibly several others) my life. It certainly made me think in future about having a go back at strangers in cars on the road! I've very wisely stayed very quiet since, there are some crazy people out there who don't care who is going to get killed with them in the process. Road rage = nasty dangerous stuff. Stay well away. (shudder)

Reply ID 3219

Capri I quite agree with you - there are oh so many aggressive drivers out there, and not always the younger generation - this bloke was about mid 30's. I dont ever bite the bait these days - just not worth it.

Reply ID 3221

Capri! I have to bring you to task here, how can you say "are people not brought up to have manners or courtesy in the South East?". When your talking about drivers actions you have experienced how do you know where they originate from. Are you the only person to live in this area who does not originate from the South East. I have experienced poor driving all over the country and we all have bad days, including you I expect. This is not an excuse for them but those of us who are more considerate have to make allowances for those who are not. The only action for road rage is to let them go or if trapped lock the door and call the police, you do not want to be a news paper headline.

Reply ID 3224

(Chuckle) I had the culture shock of my life when I moved up to Herts eight years ago from my homelands of Devon and Cornwall. It suddenly hit home to me how much faster everything is up here, everyone is busy, late, no one has any time. I first realised it when I went shopping on my first day at Tescos at Brookfield farm believe it or not! I couldn't believe how everyone was bashing my trolley to barge past and no one smiled, or waited, or said sorry, thank you or anything! I'd never experienced such rude and arrogant people in public places before! I was taken completely by surprise. I've been to many other parts of the country, and indeed travelled extensivly all over the world, and I can honestly say that I have found that people in the South East are the rudest and most discourteous of all, whether they happen to be operating cars OR shopping trolleys! No one seems to ever have time! Sadly, I sometimes reflect and with disappointment realise that I have often become the same, rushing my life away just to try and keep up with the pace, just because it tends to be the way of life up here. Got to get here, got to go there, must do that, should have done this, gasp! forgot that! Does anyone know what I mean?........

Reply ID 3225

The option my dear is to return to whence you came and a slower life style, I to have lived in other parts of the country and they are not all courteous and polite that includes Devon and Cornwall. It would be wonderful to have a little courtesy where ever we went but reality is unfortunately not like that. I have found the vast majority of people in this area do have time and I would not live anywhere else. I should add people travel large distances to shop at Brookfield farm as they do for other shopping centres. If we should ever meet while shopping I'm the one letting all rush past me.

Reply ID 3227

I think that Ware and Cheshunt are different places as far as driving is concerned. Ware drivers are reasonable courteous apart from a few grumpy old men. London is a different story. I agree that people at the Brookfield Centre are some of the most depressed and stressed in the county but then most people go there only to shop for necessity, not to enjoy a day out.

Reply ID 3230

Thank you for your comments my dears. Even if the world was about to END I would like to think I could remain polite and courteous, it seems that a fast pace of life and the necessity to get things done around the London area can excuse that. If anyone should meet me shopping, I am the only one smiling!

Reply ID 3370

I find the best way to deal with road rage is to give the offender a nice big smile and wave them on there way. As for shopping rage when i go shopping i like to take my time and do abit of people whatching, giving people a smile and a small part of your time cost nothing but it do`es make you feel good.