Monday, January 28, 2008

Dear driver,

Dear driver of the black Toyota 4-door with TN tags and a white football sticker,

I know that it's not uncommon for folks to talk on their cell phone while driving. Although I try to use my ear piece as often as I can, I am guilty of holding the phone now and then. While your conversation on Quince Road was obviously necessary and intense, I wanted to remind you that the person on the other end of the phone cannot see the intensity of your hand gestures, nor are these exaggerated motions necessary to emphasize your point.

You are alone in the car.

Please put your gesturing hand on the steering wheel.

Or, just get out of my way.

Thank you (my hands are clasped in front of me in a gesture of sincerity),
Irritated driver of the white SUV behind you

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Dear irritated driver,
it was necessary to use my hands while explaining what an incredible sight i saw in my rearview of a woman putting on eye liner while sipping a route 44 diet coke and driving with her knee...she must have learned it from her mamma.
Sorry for your trouble. Next time I'll just throw on my breaks ;)

Anonymous said...

I heard that!