Have you ever noticed that when most people are in their car, they behave as though they are in their homes? They treat their vehicles like another room in the house; there is the living room, the bedroom, the kitchen, the bathroom, the car. It is the only room unavailable to window treatments. If I lived in a glass house without curtains, I’d expect to be looked at by passers by. Yet those sitting in the carroom don’t seem to mind.
The next time you’re a passenger in a car, watch every one else. You may be amazed at what you witness. The rear view mirror is wonderful for primping. People brush their hair, apply makeup, clean food out of their teeth, and check for unsightly objects hanging from their nostrils. They are pleased the car makers were so thoughtful of their needs.
Car makers continued this trend of thoughtful design by creating the cup holder, thus enabling the carroom to double as an eating space. Whole meals are consumed by entire families en route. The upholstery scotch guarded, of course.
There is something very beautiful that happens if you continue to watch. You will experience the bright face of a child looking back. A signal of recognition will be given, perhaps in the form of a hand wave, a protruding tongue or even an obscene gesture. Wave back, react and watch the excitement that ensues. Children are watching even when you think no one is. They do not know boundaries, nor do they care. So the next time you are in your carroom, stop, think, are you doing something you want a child to see?
1 comment:
Interesting Post.
It is interesting that other countries, such as Japan, don't have cup holders, because they don't eat in their cars.
I once thought that a giant bib, covering our entire fronts, might be a handy addition...and a frig between the seats.
We also handle our cars like large sticks, don't we? We threaten people with the large metal extension of ourselves.
Kathy
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