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Where does road rage come from?

road rage I was in San Diego County recently and I was in my car looking for an electronics store when suddenly this truck and trailor (gardener?) shot by me on the right and he was leaning his head out the window shouting obscene words and making obscene gestures and I wondered what had made him like that. All he gained was being in front of me at the next signal but boy, was he boiling over. I felt sorry for him, sent him a warm mental hug, and hoped he would feel it.

What put such a destructive spin on an otherwise beautiful day?

Other than the obvious level of stress caused by a shortage of money or an angry spouse, I believe it begins at home. My guess whatever caused the stress/anger/frustration can be prevented. Can road rage can come from a little thing like not being able to find one's car keys or

They tripped on a toy left on the stairs and couldn't find the bandages to stop the bleeding of their elbow then had to go change clothes
Or a blue sock was paired up with a brown sock because most of the lightbulbs are burnt out in the bedroom?
How about had to stop at the gas station to fuel up because the road rager did not have time to stop last night because he/she was running late all day.

The list can go on and on and on but my point here is being organized, clear of clutter, and prepared for unforseen circumstances has its rewards...all of which a home stager offers.

Could the answer to eliminating road rage be as obvious as living in a professionally staged/decorated/organized home? That is what I am thinking!

Posted by Sheron Cardin - how2homestage.com on 07/01/2008 03:38 PM

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23 Comments on Where does road rage come from?

JUL

2008

When I am approached by these angry/frustrated/unhappy people. I smile and wave! I believe in kill them with kindness. It has worked with hostile agents as well!

Have a great day

Sheron - I always feel bad for these people also. To have that much anger so close to the surface must be a difficult.

I don't know but I did hear recently that studies show the more bumper stickers you have on your vehicle the more likely you are to have road rage... it doesn't matter what kind of bumper stickers either (just as likely to be road ragers if you have jesus fish or anarchy labels)

It doesn't take much to set some people off; some people just like to be angry! I like your potential answer to road rage.

JUL

2008

Sher, I have an answer and it's medical. Mostly undiagnosed and untreated I believe. I wish that staging was the answer! (-:

Bogged down right now but will be calling after this holiday weekend. We have to talk EXPO.

Life is much too short for road rage so I just don't get it. All we can do is wish them well and hope they get better ... I agree with Ginger's "diagnosis."

Pretty cute tie-in to home staging, and if that is the answer, you are going to be a billionaire, because there are a lot of angry people on the roads these days.

That could be!!!

I have to tell you I saw a lot of road rage in the Bay Area and now that I am in Central Virginia, I do not think I have ever seen it...

Life is good!

Cynthia - my heart went out to this guy, really, he was so good looking and flipping the bird just didn't look natural.

Maureen - I know for myself that if I get mad at someone on the road; it has something to do with how I feel about something else that just happened. I catch myself and feel stunned that I just thought that. I guess after awhile if those issues are not addressed or resolved, a person just can't control it anymore. Sad.

Melissa - bumper stickers? That is VERY interesting. I can see that somewhat. A need to express a point of view to the world and if it is not well received...then bang! I will be on the lookout.

Tori - just taking inventory of my own actions led me to this conclusion...the smallest thing like being late can literally turn me into Margaret Cho.

Ginger - I think you are right! Did you get my email about going to Dublin on the 16th or 17th for the Home Staging Expo? I am in!

Maureen - sending peaceful energy should help them. Let's all do that and see what happens.

Kevin - ca-ching!

Charles - traffic in Selma is 7 cars at the signal...I hear ya!

JUL

2008

You are to funny...maybe a little less stress at home would help!! I think the "sending him a mental hug" is the best solution to situations like you described. I would (I do) do the same....have a great weekend.

I swear we have to have some of the craziest drivers around. Not so much road rage, just people that can't drive worth a flip. There's always the occasional road raged driver out there though.

JUL

2008

Cindy - I was following my own advice and looked at the groups you belong to and am thrilled to find a Gardening group. Always happy you stopped by. I have not seen a roadrager since my post...hmmm.

Terrie - I know where mine comes from and it is the littlest of things...not road rage but road intollerance.

I have got to guess you were on the debating team and/or creative writing in school?! You write and think like Chris, my daughter. I used to have the most interesting debates and challenges with her as a teenager about why she could or could not do something, and then out of no where was an argument like this that she'd tie it into. Amazing talent.

I lived in Cali for a short time, and got flipped off a lot!! (maybe it's the heat)

Andy Laughlin

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Terrylynn- I can't wait to meet you!

Andy - it must be a numbers game...never happens in my little town.

JUL

2008

I have experienced that a lot when I have lived in other parts of the country. Richmond, VA was the worst. Here in Greenville, SC we don't have much and I'm so glad.

JUL

2008

Hi Sheron, I have a feeling a lot of people are running late to wherever their destination is. So they speed along driving erraticly and want to get to their destination at all costs.

Over scheduled and under prepared I bet are many reasons for the road rage.

Of course they could also be big ol' grouches!

JUL

2008

I know I already commented on this but I think (ok...I know) i had a little road rage myself this weekend. And it didn't have anything to do with anything else except this TOTAL JERK cut me off while merging into traffic....he was behind my car and we were merging into the right lane. It was my turn and he sped up and nearly pushed me off the road!! I was mad as heck. And the ironic thing of this is....he didn't get anywhere faster than I did. I ended up behind him at the next light. I did flip him off and honk. And no, my kids were not with me. Anyway, I don't know where I am going with this but just wanted to vent.

I guess road rage a lot of times comes from other drives being @(%*#^ HOLES?

Hi Terrie - I am glad you are safe! Angels come on all kinds of packages.

JUL

2008

I don't see much of it around here, but when I do it always catches me off guard. I mean, really, was it that important for you to be in front of me instead of behind me in this line of traffic???

My guess is that sometimes drivers have come from other areas where driving practices are different, and if local drivers don't know their "rules", they get steamed. For example, I was driving with a friend from Miami. I didn't realize until the last minute that I needed to get into the right lane to go where we were going, so I signalled, and waited for an opening, then moved over. My friend was amazed that it was that easy. He said, "That would never happen in Miami. If you signal to get over, they close in ranks to make you get in the back of the line." I was glad that most drivers in the Triangle are much more helpful!

I think that would help, but so would alternate fuel vehicles so we are aren't breathing in all that lead as we wait in traffic.

JUL

2008

Dawn - that is a great story.

Sandra - exactly! It is time to reverse almost everything our society has created. It will take some time.

Dawn, we have that guy (and his relatives) in Ohio. It seems that they propagate freely and carry the same genes that make it difficult for them to handle life in general. It would be my guess that that guy (and his relatives from everywhere USA) have difficulty with personal relationships and function at a relatively low level in society. Yes, they have a lot of class... unfortunately most of it is low!

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