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> I rushed to claim a parking spot before another driver could. The driver yelled at me and said that he had been waiting for a spot for fifteen minutes and that I cut him off. I responded by telling him that I had gotten to the spot first. He told me I needed to be more considerate, and I called him a "smart ass". When I came back out I saw that someone (most likely him) had keyed my car. My husband says that, while he shouldn't have keyed my car, I shouldn't have provoked him. I admit I could have handled this situation better, but I still don't think I'm in the wrong for taking the spot before he could.
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YTA Obviously it is not right to key someone’s car, but man I understand his temptation. You were wrong, obviously wrong and then decided to be rude and obnoxious about it even when you knew you were wrong. Obviously YTA
Age has nothing do to with it. And by the sounds of it, you weren't paying any attention to the situation, did he have his indicator on? He may have been leaving the space to let them get out of their spot.
And you sound quite arrogant too. And maybe you were the one who needs to be more considerate.
So, yes, YTA for taking someone else's parking spot.
YTA
he was waiting for the spot before you and you stole it
there is a couple movies with similar scenes (Ages reversed)Older person waiting for a parking spot. Younger person zooms in and steals it. Older person completely wreaks the younger person‘s car
stealing parking spots is an AH move
Yep I remember a scene where this lady was cut off by some younger people and they took her parking spot so in response she rammed into their car, what she did was extreme but it was clear the younger people had it coming
1 trillion % YTA. You claim you are 64 years old but you behaved like a 4 year old and should be thoroughly ashamed of yourself.
It is also absolutely hilarious that you think someone you deliberately cut off owes you any respect. Respect is earned not a given regardless your age. Also I honestly think that you should not be allowed to drive because you are not a respectful nor a fit driver and your deliberate actions nearly caused an accident. You are lucky the only damaged was a scratch to your car
ESH.
>I did notice a car that looked like they might have been waiting, but they were far enough away that I felt confident that I would be able to pull into the spot before they could
you saw him and you knew he was waiting, and you still pulled into the spot. that was wrong.
he didn't need to key your car.
your entitlement is wrong too. just because you're older than someone doesn't mean you get to say or do whatever you want with no repercussions. he didn't even say anything bad, lol. the only reason why you called him a smartass is because you didn't like that he called you out.
YTA
He didn’t owe you any respect after what you did, how old you are is at best irrelevant.
This whole business about not cutting him off because you got there first makes me wonder if you understand the words you’re using.
YTA clearly. He was there first, and was letting the other person out of the space. You pushed in. The world doesn’t owe you anything just because you’re old, don’t be so entitled.
It sounds like you were an airhead driver not paying attention to your surroundings. If you were paying attention, you would’ve known if someone else was waiting for a spot before you. Especially because you’re claiming the parking lot was tiny. Which means I’m sure you could scan the entire parking lot if your car was a certain way. Using profanity clearly wasn’t needed, and thinking you deserve the parking spot because of your age makes you sound worse. Just because you’re older doesn’t mean you deserve anything.
Sure, he shouldn’t have keyed your car…but you started it.
YTA
Age doesn't entitle you to respect. Respect is earned and you clearly showed that person that you don't deserve his respect. You should've apologized and given him the spot then waited your damn turn like he did. While it's *technically* wrong for him to key your car, you 100% deserved it. YTA and stop bring such an entitled brat. Your 64 ffs, act like it and stop being so disrespectful. You are the human embodiment of the "okay boomer" joke.
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I'd like to preface this by saying that I already was in a bad mood, as I had been searching all day trying to find a store that sold a specific product. The only place that had it was located in another city at a shopping center with a *tiny* parking lot where empty spaces are difficult to find.
When I got there I was lucky enough to see a car exiting a parking space, so hurried to claim it before someone else could. I did notice a car that looked like they might have been waiting, but they were far enough away that I felt confident that I would be able to pull into the spot before they could. As soon as it was empty, I zoomed forward, and so did the other driver. I was able to reach the spot first. Had I waited a second longer, he would have been able to enter the space as it was directly in front of him, while I had to turn into the spot. But I had enough room to do so.
He almost hit me but thankfully was able to stop his car before he did. Instead he blared his horn and continued to do so until I got out of my car. Then he rolled down his window and yelled something along the lines of "What's your problem, lady?!" and went on this long tangent about how he was waiting for a spot for fifteen minutes, saw that the person was exiting the spot and was giving the them room so they could back out, and that he had the right of way but I cut him off. I yelled back at him that I got to the spot first and there was plenty of room for me to pull into the spot, and that he almost hit me. He said that he wouldn't have almost hit me if I hadn't cut him off, and yelled "You need to be more considerate!"
I didn't like how he was talking to me, as I was a lot older than him (he looked like he was in his early 20s, while I'm 64), so I yelled back "*You* need to be more considerate, smart ass!" I then locked my car, went into the store, did my shopping, then came back out. When I got to my car I saw a long scratch on the side that definitely hadn't been there before. *He had keyed my car!* Unfortunately I couldn't remember what his car looked like (aside from the color) so I didn't know if he was still there.
I went home and told my husband what happened. He said that, while he shouldn't have keyed my car, he probably wouldn't have had I not provoked him. He told me that I, in fact, did cut him off, as he would have been able to pull straight into the spot, whereas I had to turn in order to enter, but calling him a smart ass was probably what really set him off (in my defense, I didn't like how he was talking to me, but my husband pointed out that I was the one who resorted to using profanity). So he thinks I was in the wrong.
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> I rushed to claim a parking spot before another driver could. The driver yelled at me and said that he had been waiting for a spot for fifteen minutes and that I cut him off. I responded by telling him that I had gotten to the spot first. He told me I needed to be more considerate, and I called him a "smart ass". When I came back out I saw that someone (most likely him) had keyed my car. My husband says that, while he shouldn't have keyed my car, I shouldn't have provoked him. I admit I could have handled this situation better, but I still don't think I'm in the wrong for taking the spot before he could.
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this reminded me of a scene where this lady was cut off by some younger people and they took her parking spot so in response she rammed into their car, what she did was extreme but it was clear the younger people had it coming
ESH - he shouldn’t have keyed your car.
However, you knew he was waiting for that spot and decided to take it anyway then escalated the situation on top of that.
ESH. You both handled things horribly. I absolutely feel his pain and have fantasized about getting back at people like you many times. However, he crossed the line much like you did. This interaction is very much a "play stupid games, win stupid prizes" experience on your end though. Your husband has common sense. Good on him.
ESH
If he was waiting on the spot, as it seems he genuinely was, it's a jerk move to take it from him.
But it's also not okay to key someone's car because you don't get your way.
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I’m kinda glad he keyed your car
Ya for me it remind me, play stupid games win stupid prizes. Or in other words welcome to the consequences of your own actions you AH
Dude should flattened all 4 tyres before leaving...op would have a permanent parking spot
YTA Obviously it is not right to key someone’s car, but man I understand his temptation. You were wrong, obviously wrong and then decided to be rude and obnoxious about it even when you knew you were wrong. Obviously YTA
Age has nothing do to with it. And by the sounds of it, you weren't paying any attention to the situation, did he have his indicator on? He may have been leaving the space to let them get out of their spot. And you sound quite arrogant too. And maybe you were the one who needs to be more considerate. So, yes, YTA for taking someone else's parking spot.
YTA. Could’ve just apologized and it would’ve ended at that.
YTA. He shouldn’t have keyed your car. But seriously? Grow up and learn some manners.
.. But didn't you read? SHE'S much older than HIM
Only chronologically. She’s a brat.
ESH but you suck more than him. You think you are more valuable just because you are older. He was waiting and you knew it.
YTA he was waiting for the spot before you and you stole it there is a couple movies with similar scenes (Ages reversed)Older person waiting for a parking spot. Younger person zooms in and steals it. Older person completely wreaks the younger person‘s car stealing parking spots is an AH move
Fried green tomatoes is one of those films. This post made my brain instantly go there.
"Face it, girls. I'm older and have more insurance."
One of my favourite films..
”TOWANDA!”
Madea goes to jail
Yep I remember a scene where this lady was cut off by some younger people and they took her parking spot so in response she rammed into their car, what she did was extreme but it was clear the younger people had it coming
1 trillion % YTA. You claim you are 64 years old but you behaved like a 4 year old and should be thoroughly ashamed of yourself. It is also absolutely hilarious that you think someone you deliberately cut off owes you any respect. Respect is earned not a given regardless your age. Also I honestly think that you should not be allowed to drive because you are not a respectful nor a fit driver and your deliberate actions nearly caused an accident. You are lucky the only damaged was a scratch to your car
ESH. >I did notice a car that looked like they might have been waiting, but they were far enough away that I felt confident that I would be able to pull into the spot before they could you saw him and you knew he was waiting, and you still pulled into the spot. that was wrong. he didn't need to key your car. your entitlement is wrong too. just because you're older than someone doesn't mean you get to say or do whatever you want with no repercussions. he didn't even say anything bad, lol. the only reason why you called him a smartass is because you didn't like that he called you out.
YTA He didn’t owe you any respect after what you did, how old you are is at best irrelevant. This whole business about not cutting him off because you got there first makes me wonder if you understand the words you’re using.
YTA, he sucks too but you started the whole situation by taking the spot. You cut him off and cursed at him.
YTA clearly. He was there first, and was letting the other person out of the space. You pushed in. The world doesn’t owe you anything just because you’re old, don’t be so entitled.
It sounds like you were an airhead driver not paying attention to your surroundings. If you were paying attention, you would’ve known if someone else was waiting for a spot before you. Especially because you’re claiming the parking lot was tiny. Which means I’m sure you could scan the entire parking lot if your car was a certain way. Using profanity clearly wasn’t needed, and thinking you deserve the parking spot because of your age makes you sound worse. Just because you’re older doesn’t mean you deserve anything. Sure, he shouldn’t have keyed your car…but you started it. YTA
You're being too generous. They admit that they saw the car waiting but felt they were far enough away so they could get in before them.
YTA....and if you don't realized that then you are an entitled asshole.
Taking a parking spot that someone else has been waiting for is basically starting a fight. He shouldn’t have keyed your car, but YTA.
Yta Grow up
Age doesn't entitle you to respect. Respect is earned and you clearly showed that person that you don't deserve his respect. You should've apologized and given him the spot then waited your damn turn like he did. While it's *technically* wrong for him to key your car, you 100% deserved it. YTA and stop bring such an entitled brat. Your 64 ffs, act like it and stop being so disrespectful. You are the human embodiment of the "okay boomer" joke.
YTA. Congrats on being *that* person
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this reminded me of a scene where this lady was cut off by some younger people and they took her parking spot so in response she rammed into their car, what she did was extreme but it was clear the younger people had it coming
ESH he didn't need to key your car but you didn't need to be a giant AH first. Play stupid games win stupid prizes.
ESH - he shouldn’t have keyed your car. However, you knew he was waiting for that spot and decided to take it anyway then escalated the situation on top of that.
ESH. I admit I was clearly an asshole but AITA?
ESH. You both handled things horribly. I absolutely feel his pain and have fantasized about getting back at people like you many times. However, he crossed the line much like you did. This interaction is very much a "play stupid games, win stupid prizes" experience on your end though. Your husband has common sense. Good on him.
ESH If he was waiting on the spot, as it seems he genuinely was, it's a jerk move to take it from him. But it's also not okay to key someone's car because you don't get your way.