"How much did you pay for that?"

[Nedsel]

We own the cars; we choose how we respond to the question. It sure isn't up to anyone else to suggest how any of us should answer it.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by Nedsel

We own the cars; we choose how we respond to the question. It sure isn't up to anyone else to suggest how any of us should answer it.

100% true. Some think it's an intrusion into their privacy and others think it's a question that needs to be answered. Some lie, some are evasive and others just ignore the question and say "What nice weather we're having in February."

Your answer is right for you.

[jhv48]

Fortunately, my mother taught me to be polite to strangers.

Some of you should try it!

I can see lots of curious onlookers walking away thinking "What a Jackhole!"

Not the way I want my hobby to be perceived.

Last week I parked at a local beach side restaurant and was approached by three homeless guys that were passing a bottle of vodka between them. They asked the usual questions and then asked how much it cost. One said about half a million. I corrected him and told him what it really cost. They then asked me for money. I said no, but I told them I would bring them some food. I ordered burgers and fries for each of them and took them the food before my wife and I ate our meal. They took the food, said thanks and then retreated to a park bench to eat.

My point: I could have been an asshole and dismissed their feigned interest with a few crude remarks. But then I probably would have returned to my car and found a pile of s--t on the driver's seat. Treat other's with dignity, no matter what their situation. You never know when you may cross paths with them again while they are on the way up and you are on the way down.

But, that's just me!

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by jhv48

Fortunately, my mother taught me to be polite to strangers.

Some of you should try it!

I agree. I think we should all be kinder to one another.

[mdross1]

Originally Posted by patrickt

I agree. I think we should all be kinder to one another.

Also agree but for some it is a real struggle.They can blame their stand-offish attitude on whoever,but it still comes from within.These are not the people you learn things from.Personally enjoy meeting new people especially ones that show interest in the things I live for,the Cobra being one of them.That being said whenever I run across those that do not like to communicate,always have something to say back to them.The very thing that makes this big blue ball revolve.

[Nedsel]

[quote=jhv48;1175309]Fortunately, my mother taught me to be polite to strangers.

Some of you should try it!

I can see lots of curious onlookers walking away thinking "What a Jackhole!"

Not the way I want my hobby to be perceived.

Fair enough. But no one said that by choosing not to directly answer the question(s) being asked that you, as the car's owner, are being impolite. I respond perfectly nicely to anyone who wants to talk cars, but don't take the "how much is it worth" bait. I see no point in it.