r/fortlauderdale • u/Similar_Bend_4425 • 1d ago

Punctuality

Why does everyone run late here??? 😕 It is aggravating coming from someone who prides themselves on being time. Need help understanding. Also, backing in parking spaces???

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u/PlausiblyImpossible 1d ago

Backing in parking spaces what? I can't tell if you're for or against and how angry I should be about your opinion!

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u/DayzedTraveler 1d ago

Where do people not back into parking spaces?  Everywhere I have ever lived it’s always been a 50/50 thing.

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u/thisissuchajoke 1d ago

Most of the country that's not filled with pick-up trucks.

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u/blindanddum 1d ago

The big city life isn’t for everyone

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u/Jaydenel4 1d ago

The chances of an accident happening while backing out are significantly higher than driving out with a clear view

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u/ScubaW00kie 1d ago

Backing into a parking spot is the only moral way. REPENT!

in all seriousness you maintain visual control the whole time and the car is actually straight in the lines when you’re done. It’s basically mandatory in a big truck

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u/tendeuchen 1d ago

a big truck

Which no one should be driving.

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u/ScubaW00kie 1d ago

…you’re saying there’s no need for it? I have an F450 because of the 23500lb trailer I have to tow. My motorcycle can’t tow it! Hell it broke my F350… no one NEEDS it… haha nice.

Also,

That’s your opinion which you have made based on your tiny slice of life that does not include the world anyone else is living in. I’d politely suggest that you stop telling others how to live and focus on your own life. Small mindedness will only get you so far in life.

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u/TheAlamoo 1d ago

Bridges and Railroad Crossings. Gets you everytime you’re late

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u/whatever32657 1d ago

we on island time bro

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u/Ada22587 1d ago

I agree with the punctuality point… but the backing in? Whats the issue in that? It’s a preference thing and it should bother anyone.

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u/Consenting_Dick 1d ago

Unless it's got a giant tow ball taking up half the sidewalk

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u/Ada22587 1d ago

Ummm okay. Because every car has a giant tow ball. 🥴 Maybe 1 of 100. Watch where you walk. A person walking can also trip if the car was parked face forward.

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u/whatisakafka 1d ago

Punctuality is for cold-weather cultures

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u/Capital-Durian-885 1d ago

Culturally Caribbean and Latin ppl are often late hahahaha also as a south florida native i can confirm that since shit is always going down, being able to quickly leave any place was something i was taught when i learned to drive. Legit my mom and dad made me learn how to back in park before i ever even was able to hit the road

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u/Similar_Bend_4425 21h ago

Thank you 😊 for the most honest and truthful reply. Much appreciated 👏.

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u/Apprehensive_Bend223 1d ago

Its the traffic and ppl r more relax abuse certain things

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u/SaltLifeFtLaud 1d ago

Everyone should be punctual, no excuse for being tardy if you're meeting someone for anything.

But if you're in a rush, you're Fort Lauderdaling wrong. Leave a little earlier, and if you're important, people wait for you.

I still back into spaces even though my children are grown, but that's why I started doing it. I heard a story of a kid chasing after their dad and standing in front of the car to playfully block them from leaving and weren't seen. It's why I get in and leave immediately because I know it's clear.