what do men think of men who don't drive

noodles · Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 3:13 pm Post subject:

I always ask for petrol money, but some people have a habit of making you feel tight for asking. It's not the money it's the principle and people who can't drive, don't pay insurrance and maintain cars, have no idea, yet they'd happily pay a taxi driver. There's no difference.

People get away with what you let em have?

You're right they dont pay the insurance and they dont have to maintain em so why let em make you feel cornered for asking for whats rightfull yours? Its easy to say 'they make me feel'. Why give them the control? Cheeky shite has taken a lift with you to France. He's not driven, he's not put petrol in the car, he's not had to work out how you're gonna get where you're goin - so the real question you could ask yourself is 'what is it about me that lets that happen'? Work that one out and he'll not get away with it again - neither will anyone else for that matter.

Its his fault that he's a piss takin, cheeky, rude, manipulative arsehole.

Its not his fault tho that you're not asssertive/confident enough not to let him get away with it.

drew · FemaleFirst Guru Joined: 28 Dec 2005 Posts: 4587

i will usaly pay for petrol if asked, how ever the guy who usaly gives me lifts tends to get paid in Jack insted its a good arangment

Guest · Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 9:04 pm Post subject:

Guest · Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 9:07 pm Post subject:

Guest · Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 9:09 pm Post subject:

Most people should learn to drive, I kind of agree with Thatcher, it promotes independancy. How can people whinge about car pollution, yet ride on public transport or take a lift when they are tired. How hypocritical.

noodles · Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 8:17 am Post subject:

Non-drivers are always like this, they expect to be driven around for free. Even if you're assertive and ask for a contribution, some people are such users when it comes to lifts. All they have to do is offer some pounds.

Crieky you're hard work - do your days drag??

Non-drivers arnt 'always' like anything, thats such a geralisation. And if you know that people are happy to use you and your car dont give em a lift!! It really is that simple. Next you'll be telling me that they make you feel like you 'have' to give them a lift Rolling Eyes

Guest · Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 11:55 am Post subject:

honbuns · Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 4:19 pm Post subject:

Would generally think it odd that anyone hasent taken their test by the time they are in their twenties as not being able to drive is quite limiting. However there are some people that do not have the skills to drive, that does not mean they are thick though there are some that are too thick to pass there test.

An ex boss of mine was very bright but just could not get his head around driving and if anyone had challenged him as a man he would have ripped their head off. He did suffer from Napolean syndrome in spades though.

noodles · Posted: Wed May 14, 2008 8:54 am Post subject: