The most disarming thing you can do to someone is try to understand their point of view... i.e. "Cyclists around here been frustrating you lately?" It's really difficult for someone to stay angry when you respond by trying to understand them. I'm far from perfect at this myself, but it can help diffuse tension and may make them a little more tolerant of other cyclists in the future.
Still laughing from the first response... "After 50 miles..."
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You are right on the money from a counseling perspective. If you add "man, you are really ticked off, cyclists around here been have been frustrating you lately" he won't have any idea what to say. Sweet.
Originally Posted by blondiebiker
The most disarming thing you can do to someone is try to understand their point of view... i.e. "Cyclists around here been frustrating you lately?" It's really difficult for someone to stay angry when you respond by trying to understand them. I'm far from perfect at this myself, but it can help diffuse tension and may make them a little more tolerant of other cyclists in the future.
Still laughing from the first response... "After 50 miles..."
The after 50 mile response just happens to be my favorite as well.
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