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Would you comment on someone's speed if you were a passenger?
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Why not send them one of your speed watch letters?0
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I wouldn't say a word - a person with such a disregard for the law and other people's safety (52 in a 30 mile zone isn't speeding a little bit) probably won't have much regard for other laws either.
If I was big and strong I would though0 -
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Quite simply I'd tell you if you don't like it the make your own way there or back.
It's obvious it's not your place to do so, it's not as if the driver isn't aware themselves, and sometimes there is little worse than *****ance.
So if someone that you employed to do a job for you was knowingly acting in a way that was illegal and could possibly cause injury to yourself or others you honestly think that it's not your place to say something to them?
All I can say is that I'm very glad that I'm not quite so meek and subservient myself.0 -
Friends and family not often. I did comment once to my Dad 'that's right, drive it like you stole it' which he thought was funny, no offence taken, but I'm not sure he slowed down.
OH (non-driver) doesn't comment on my driving and I don't speed, but I can tell when he thinks I'm cornering too fast as his hand goes for the grip on the door.0 -
George_Michael wrote: »So if someone that you employed to do a job for you was knowingly acting in a way that was illegal and could possibly cause injury to yourself or others you honestly think that it's not your place to say something to them?
All I can say is that I'm very glad that I'm not quite so meek and subservient myself.
You would have to give some kind of example to solidify your supposition...…
Remember I'm one of those that don't believe ambulance drivers should be able to park where they like in the supermarket when not on an active call out.0
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