Waving
Originally Posted by
Joearch
Slight head nod or possibly an eyebrow raise for me. Actual wave seems like a lot of work as I grind along.
Originally Posted by
RiceAWay
As I grow older and have less energy to spare and my balance becomes more and more of a problem
I generally just nod these days. Don't be put off.
Originally Posted by
dougphoto
A nod is totally acceptable.
Besides a nod, a “finger wave” is also casual and non-assertive, but acceptable.
Originally Posted by
tarwheel
I try to make eye contact with people, when walking or riding.
If they return the eye contact, I say hi or nod or give them a finger wave. Some people don't want to be bothered by strangers.
Originally Posted by
Jim from Boston
I usually feel a twinge of remorse when I don't return a wave. Usually that happens when I'm taken aback by a wave from a roadie whom I wouldn't expect to initiate one.
Originally Posted by
Jim from Boston
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Personally, I do wave,
except where there are loads of cyclists, such as my early morning commute in downtown Boston. I’m not put off by a lack of response either
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I also find myself in the supermarket pushing the shopping cart with my hands parallel to the sides of the handle as if I'm "on the hoods".
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Originally Posted by
Jim from Boston
I have given “finger waves” myself while pushing a shopping cart.
Last edited by Jim from Boston; 06-15-20 at 08:48 AM.