I get a warm fuzzy feeling every time I put my hazards on to say '' thank you" and the driver behind me flashes "its a pleasure". Its a South African thing, I have realized.
The Aussies dont have this concept because I had to explain it in detail to H. I was not looking at his face so I dont know if his eyebrows came together in confusion or whether his jaw dropped in amazement that this action is in place for strangers to take part in or his facial muscles had rearranged themselves into delight at the polite nature of South African motorists.
I am so tempted to 'hazard' the next motorist I encounter on Aussie roads. There is a chance they might slam on their breaks in preparation for an emergency stop. Or, given the number of South Africans in Australia, they might just flash back at me! How glorious would that be?? :)
What would I do in return?
A) Drive like a South African taxi driver to remind them of home
B) Stick my head out and yell "Hoe gaan dit??"
C) Turn up the volume and blast "Ek will nou huis to gaan, na mamma toe.."
D) (I cant think of anything civilised to do. Oh dear..)
