me: *crosses the road even though the little man is red, because there are no cars in sight*
The Germans:
*meanwhile in Italy*
Australian Friend driving: *lets a man cross the street* * man raises hand to thank him* you know, italian pedestrians are so polite, they usually thank you for letting them cross the street
Me: we acknowledge that the person in the car had the opportunity and the will to run us over but had the mercy not to