i wanna know if im the only one who does this, or even if its just an irish drunken thing!!!?

Question

when i get a lift off of someone that i know, but i wouldnt always get a lift off of them, when im out of the car i always tap the car as a way to say "thanks, goodbye" actually i dont know why i do it, but all i know if i dont do it, i feel a bit lost because i didnt, any way im a random eejit??? or do other people do it??

Answer 1

It just means 'safe journey home', yea its an Irish thing lol!



You may be an 'eejit' but we love you anyway!

Answer 2

Personally I dont do it a thank you and goodbye is sufficent I think but you are not alone alot of people do this when they ahve gotten out of a car but I dont know if they feel lost if they haven't done it.



You have on your question if it just an irish drunken thing, do you only do it when you are drunk???

Answer 3

I'Ve done it for years, its like a pat on the back gesture, a big thank you, but beware inside the car it's quite loud, and do make sure you dont(as your a female) tap your rings or bracelet on the roof as this is annoying, particularly if the persons fussy over the car.

Answer 4

I dont tap the car but they always do it in films! I think its kind of like saying, go on get out of here now :)

Answer 5

As long as you say 'Thank You' to the drive first, I can't see any great harm in tapping the car too - but then we all do odd things when we've had a drink. As if the car is going to be grateful for you appreciating it having driven you home??

Answer 6

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Answer 7

It's a courtesy tap. It lets the driver know your out of the car and a safe distance away so they can drive off. It's also saying "thank you".

Answer 8

I jump on the bonnet of the car and give the driver a bum flash before they leave. Not sure if its an Irish thing but its definatly a drunken thing!!!!

Answer 9

I do it! Not sure why either. A form of goodbye maybe. Or just that its safe for them to drive off! Maybe its just an Irish thing!!

Answer 10

I would rather be tapping a keg than tapping a car but to each their own.

Answer 11

ye u got to do it its kinda an unwritten rule sur its just sayin cheers i appricate the lift in the car in a kinda way where u cant find the words ,i do it al the time,even wit people in my family,de only people i dont do it too are taxies caus sumtimes they stop caus they tink you mite have left sumting in the back of the taxi,

Answer 12

The tap on the roof , is a normal reaction, cause as u say bye, u think they cant hear u , so tap of the roof, which gives the same meaning,, u are acknowledging them..

Answer 13

Ive only ever seen guys do that, and Ive wondered why they do it. I think its like giving a child a pat on the head when they've been good.

You're a good little car arnt ye.. good boy..

Answer 14

you always see blokes whacking the top of the car when they get out if someone's given them a lift.



if it makes you happy, you tap away!

Answer 15

Maybe it is total cultural difference but I can't understand the question from Texas

Answer 16

Tap on the roof??? Yeah I do that. Born Belfast.

Answer 17

i think its just an irish thing to be so concerned about manners in general and social etiquette. wow, we have a lot to learn here in ny and chicago

Answer 18

yep I do it !! its for several reasons but mainly to say thanks for the lift,the door is shut and im clear of the car . i suppose you could also add a subconcious- and may you have a safe onward journey.

Answer 19

i used to think it was just an Irish thing but i've seen it being done in American films etc. I do it myself but never stopped to think why. Maybe its a Déise thing!! Thanks for making me think!!

Answer 20

My dad always did it & slamed the car door.

Answer 21

I do it as a signal to the driver that it's OK to drive off, but then I used to be a bus conductor, "Hold very tight please" Ting Ting!

Answer 22

No alot of my mates do this it is as if they are saying thanks just in case you didn't hear them and most of my mates say it is a sign of luck for them strange I know

Answer 23

It's an Irish thing!!!!

Answer 24

I personally don't do it but don't see any harm however do not forget to say too.

Answer 25

your normal mate lol to ya

Answer 26

its an irish thing

Answer 27

Other people do it also. You might have gotten this from your parents (subconsciously).

Answer 28

just as long as you dont tap the driver ......

Answer 29

Yeah I kinda do that an all!

Answer 30

Yeah - I do this one as well. Like you, I've no idea why though :-)

Answer 31

I can't see much bits & bytes in your question!

Answer 32

I do it too, why?, I haven't got a clue.

Answer 33

Yea i do that even when i'm not drunk!!

Answer 34

a lot of people do that, you're not an idiot for that.

Answer 35

my brother does it and it really really annoys me

Answer 36

LOL URE NORMAL GIRL I do it to

Answer 37

your just normal

Answer 38

your random lol