Tell me about Parking Lot Etiquette...

[artillery77]

Originally Posted by bmw335xi

I keyed someone's car for doing something similar. To be fair, I confronted the person and told them I would do something to their car if they don't back out for stealing the spot. The person swore at me and walked to the outlet and I keyed the crap out of his car. I'm not proud of it, but I was young and foolish at the time, but part of me thinks he never tried doing that crap again.

Sometimes that ends quite badly for the keyer, allegedly speaking of course. Permanent damage to a vehicle is over the line. Supposedly one dude was caught in the act once, and even though it wasn't their car, some other guys were bigger, drunker and decided to teach the other guy a lesson. Relieved him of his keys and dropped them down the gutter to start on their journey to the Bay.

If really bothered, write a note and affix it to the vehicle where the owner will see it. Simply write...I peed on your car, and this note. Whether you want to actually do it, or just spill some water to wet the note is up to you. just remember...place note first, drop liquid second.

[SocSciProf]

Originally Posted by NoMoreSnowForMe

I go to the farthest area of a parking lot and can usually find a space there. It's not worth the headache trying to get one of the close spots. I swear, you end up in the store faster, too. Plus, the exercise is good for you.

Part of me wants to say, "#Me too! Another perk: Out there there's less chance someone will ding my car with their car door, too!"

The other part of me demands I say, "Shhhh! Stop spilling our secret!"

[Maceart]

Why are people still visiting the Livermore outlets? There's nothing of note there to buy (and most everything on the Internet is cheaper for luxury goods).

If you must park, go to the overflow lot across the street or just park on the outer edges.

[adr3naline]

Originally Posted by bmw335xi

I keyed someone's car for doing something similar. To be fair, I confronted the person and told them I would do something to their car if they don't back out for stealing the spot. The person swore at me and walked to the outlet and I keyed the crap out of his car. I'm not proud of it, but I was young and foolish at the time, but part of me thinks he never tried doing that crap again.

Even if the driver was a d!ck, this is a terrible idea in 2018. Dash cameras are incredibly cheap and have gained great popularity over the past few years. Just yesterday I installed a 4k dashcam in my car, which records while the car is parked.

[jade408]

Originally Posted by NoMoreSnowForMe

I go to the farthest area of a parking lot and can usually find a space there. It's not worth the headache trying to get one of the close spots. I swear, you end up in the store faster, too. Plus, the exercise is good for you.

The far parking lot is full in Livermore too.

[bmw335xi]

Yeah I know it's not a good idea now or then lol, but I was young and foolish, nonetheless I don't feel any sympathy for the jerk.

[dragontales]

The company changed their name to San Francisco Premium Outlet even though it's like 1 hr away from SF.

[sav858]

The shoppers at those outlets are incredibly rude. I never had an issue parking there though but mainly with interactions inside the stores/mall. If you followed someone then you're entitled to that spot imo. And if you signaled before someone then again that should be your spot.