Originally Posted by osopardo

Inadvertantly cut some guy off in traffic. I didn't see him but I heard the anger in his car horn and the foul gestures in my rear view mirror. I figured, oh well, just leave it behind...

A few blocks later I stopped at a red light and saw him, two cars behind me, get out of his car and come striding towards me. I stepped out of my car and squared off to face him as he delivered a stream of obcenities and threats at me. His face was red, his fists were clenched tightly. He was ready.

When he was close enough, I spoke up and said; "Gee, I'm sorry! I didn't even see you until it was too late. Are you ok?"

"Am I ok?!? You asshole! You coulda gotten me killed!!"

"Yes, I know. I made a terrible mistake. I'm sorry"

Confusion and consternation crossed his face, unprepared for my response. His shoulders slumped slightly, he seemed to wilt. He threw up a hand as if to say "Whatever!" and just managed to utter; "Alright, then!" and then he walked back to his car. He seemed satified and yet a bit ashamed.


I pwned!