Merging in traffic can be a problem on any busy roadway. Frustrations are high, tempers are short, and everyone is grumpy. Drivers usually don’t want to give an inch to allow someone to merge in front of them. Bus companies in Hawaii have come up with a solution to many of those problems with the implementation of one simple courtesy. When you permit a Hawaii bus to merge in front of you, the driver can flash a lighted sign that shows the “shaka” hand sign. The shaka is the official Hawaiian hand gesture. The gesture has come to convey several different meanings. Among the meanings are “Hang loose,” “Thank you,” “Take it easy,” and “Right on.” If you think of any happy missive, you can convey it while displaying the shaka hand gesture. @lilbeeee_ Honestly anytime I get a Shaka my road rage disappears #hawaiibusshaka #shaka #hawaii #drivers #loveisland #reunion ♬ original sound – Ez In addition to displaying the shaka to a friendly driver, the bus driver can flash a display with the word “Mahalo.” In Hawaiian, Mahalo translates to thank you. When you allow a bus to merge in front of you in Hawaii, you get a friendly thank you from the driver. We could probably use some of that good, old-fashioned, common courtesy here on the mainland! In an age where road rage and foul tempers are the norm, seeing this bit of bright well-wishing is a refreshing change of pace. When you’re stuck in traffic, almost anything can uplift your feelings. However, the message from each Hawaii bus is the best picker-upper on the roadways. We can take a lesson from Hawaii and treat other drivers with courtesy and respect. Give a friendly wave if someone lets you merge in heavy traffic. Instead of raging, offer a smile. Please share. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Buses In Hawaii Have A Special Perk When You Let Them Merge… appeared first on InspireMore.