Road Rage

[canadian_lady]

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This morning I had just dropped my son off at his fairly new school and that is when I was introduced to an asshole that does not know how to drive. After cutting me off twice, the asshole had the mordacity to yell out of his window and call me a stupid bitch and flipped me the bird. http://smilecwm.tripod.com/net4/thefinger.gif
Now, we are in front of the school and well I would like to keep my composure but there was no controlling my hand and I flipped him the bird right back. http://smilecwm.tripod.com/net6/thefinger_red.gif
The funny part of the story is that my son's principal and his teacher came walking out of the school at the exact moment, witnessing my gesture. I quickly turned around with my head hung down and my face all red not only from embarrassment but also from rage, walked back to my van and drove off. http://smilecwm.tripod.com/net6/ring-inc.gif

My Question is should I have told the principal and teacher what happened earlier with the road rager or do you think that walking away from the situation was better?

I'm just interested in what someone else would have done.

 

[Svedish_Chef]

Did the principal think you were flipping the bird at him?
If not I think the runaway idea works well unless of course your car is well known. On the bright side your son had something to tell the teacher when he got called up in front of the class.


Da chef

 

[Ambrosious]

Maybe just an apology. I wouldn't try to justify the jesture with a "he did this and I just HAD to do that." They should think very highly of someone who takes responsiblity for their own actions, as I am sure they don't see that very often. i.e. "Not my Johnny!"

And put some cream on that rage, it'll clear up.

 

[Sparky Kronkite]

Whatever makes you most comfortable - but...

In the end - this was your business - not his.

 

[Patryn]

He's a principal, not a saint. I'm relatively sure he's been in the same situation at least once. I would leave it alone unless he brings it up, and if he does, just simply apologize.

 

[CreamyLady]

That's okay. My mom, in the church parking lot, stuck her head out of the window and called the woman in front of her a thoughtless bitch for pulling out in front of our car without looking.

She then realized she yelled it right in front of Monsignor Murphy, who gave her an instant penance of three rosaries.

 

[Silverlily]

I would probably apologize to the principle.

As for the asshole, next time you see him, blow him a kiss and ask if he fucks as well as he drives (not in front of the kids of course). When he goes "Huh?" you can tell him you send your condolences to his wife.