Many people point to many different behaviors as the harbinger of the downfall of society. Though I don’t se it as a warning of doomsday, there is one behavior, or the absence of a certain behavior, that is commiserate with the downturn of society.
Waving.
That’s right, I said waving. It is a simple gesture that shows the gratitude or simply the acknowledgement of those around you.
When I am driving and someone lets me get into their lane, I wave. If I am crossing the street and a car slows down and waits for me, I wave. If I see someone I know, I wave.
Conversely, if I let someone over and they don’t wave, I do. If I let a pedestrian pedester (shut up, I know it ain’t a word) and they don’t wave, I do.
Waving has become a lost art like the Fresh Prince handshake and Swatch watch. We need to bring it back. If the high top fade can have a resurgence then waving can too.
I’m not alone in my thinking. When I was in Florida they had all kinds of signs posted about waving.
We need to support this venture nationwide. It could end things like reckless driving, jaywalking, world hunger and even spam (don’t ask, just go with it).
I urge you to wave at 5 strangers today. Just don’t wave at kids without waving at their parents first…you will come off as creepy.
I hereby declare, by the power vested in me (by Dennis Rodman), that July 3rd will hereby be known as “Wave Day”. Go out and wave at some people. Let’s start a national wave.
For now…Captain out.
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