Had a Scare Today

[Mr310]

Today my boss had me take his car out to take him to a meeting and then run some errands while he was in there so that we could have lunch afterwards. I went to the bank and then got back in the car in the parking lot. I put the window down as I always do and was backing up when this guy who had parked his car in the parking lot came over to my side and said "what's a kid like you driving a car like this?" Flabbergasted, I didn't respond until he got an edge to his voice and asked how I could afford such a car. I then told him that it belonged to my boss and that I was running a few errands. He then - and this is the scary part - laughed, said "OK" and put his hand in the car to pat my arm and told me to have a nice day.

Needless to say, I was freaked out. I know that that I should have immediately rolled the window up, but it happened in 5 seconds, and I just froze. If it had been a life or death situation, I don't know how screwed I would have been, because I was backing out of a tight parking space, and there was very little room to maneuver.

I suppose my question is: should I just never keep the window down when I'm parking or going in/out of a gas station or drive through? I know that those are prime targets, but today was a real wake up call..

[WILDMAN442]

Since you posted in the Leo section....

I'm paranoid. I scan everywhere when I leave a parking lot. If someone is even remotely near my car, my spidey sense goes up.

I personally would not have even given him the opportunity to be near me like that.

Justin

[Mr310]

Since you posted in the Leo section....

I'm paranoid. I scan everywhere when I leave a parking lot. If someone is even remotely near my car, my spidey sense goes up.

I personally would not have even given him the opportunity to be near me like that.

Justin

I wanted the experts' opinions on the matter.

And yeah, it sucked because I was already in the car. If I'm walking towards my car, and I see someone very close to me that's not getting into his/her car, I wait until they're further away before I do anything.

[boogak]

what was the guys deal? whats it to him what car you drive? some people are just freaking weird

[2shotjoe]

Since you posted in the Leo section....

I'm paranoid. I scan everywhere when I leave a parking lot. If someone is even remotely near my car, my spidey sense goes up.

I personally would not have even given him the opportunity to be near me like that.

Justin

I'm paranoid too, I park the furthest and closest exit out of the parking lot.

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[G-Man WC]

A 63 Wildcat does draw attention.
All kidding a side, it is a scary thing when your approached
by suprise as you were. -g

[cowboykenny]

For the future park across the lot on the exit side of things more time to see stuff. Lot of weirdos out there.

[Beaker650]

I usually park far away because I don't like to waste time waiting and circling for a parking spot. However, doesn't parking across the lot near the exit also limit you if you need to get to your car quickly (being pursued by someone on foot)? Also, if you park closer, there will be more people around and you will be less likely to be isolated by a mugger, etc?

[NoHeavyHitter]

I'd have told him I was a drug dealer..

[Notorious]

I would have grabbed onto his hand when he reached in, and rolled up the window, and drove off with his arm trapped inside... then I would laugh and say, "WHO'S SCARED NOW, HUH?"

[kimber_ss]

^HaHa +10. I would like to see the change in his facial expression. From "bully" to pleading for mercy. Justice can be very entertaining sometimes.

[vmwerks]

It's been said already but scan the entire lot as soon as you can, I begin looking before I even hit the door. This is especially true when entering or leaving a bank. I will try to park in a clear spot with no other cars when possible. If there's a car near mine when I come out I memorize the license plate. If my spidey senses are alerted I'll pre-dial 911 and hover over send. I am a LTC holder so I'll prep my draw if I can....

This hardly happens but there are times I am carrying a lot of money to the bank. I'll use the one in a Raley's since it's sort of a cover entering a grocery store.

Today my boss had me take his car out to take him to a meeting and then run some errands while he was in there so that we could have lunch afterwards. I went to the bank and then got back in the car in the parking lot. I put the window down as I always do and was backing up when this guy who had parked his car in the parking lot came over to my side and said "what's a kid like you driving a car like this?" Flabbergasted, I didn't respond until he got an edge to his voice and asked how I could afford such a car. I then told him that it belonged to my boss and that I was running a few errands. He then - and this is the scary part - laughed, said "OK" and put his hand in the car to pat my arm and told me to have a nice day.

Needless to say, I was freaked out. I know that that I should have immediately rolled the window up, but it happened in 5 seconds, and I just froze. If it had been a life or death situation, I don't know how screwed I would have been, because I was backing out of a tight parking space, and there was very little room to maneuver.

I suppose my question is: should I just never keep the window down when I'm parking or going in/out of a gas station or drive through? I know that those are prime targets, but today was a real wake up call..

[AK all day]

I'd have told him I was a drug dealer..

Bahahahahah! +1

[45DAVID1]

You should have said, "This one time I was selling dope to an undercover cop and I tried to run away. The cops chased me and when they caught me they hit with with that zapper thingy and kicked me in the head. I sued them for civil rights violations and settled for $1.5 million. Now I drive expensive cars and have a medical MJ card, so it's all legit now, bro!"

[Cpl. Haas]

I'd have told him I was a drug dealer..

"I sell cocaine and cocaine accessories."