It's a Jeep thing... you wouldn't understand.

Did you know... that there is an understood camaraderie between those among us who choose Jeep as their brand of vehicle? So much so - that they wave to each other - total strangers. I didn't really believe it at first but it's true, and I have to say, I have since been won over by the "Jeep wave".

Two of the most common waves that I exhibit when driving my Jeep include the "one handed wave" and the "fingers raised + headnod". Since my Jeep is a 5 speed manual, it's generally my left hand that is involved in keeping this cardinal rule of jeeping. The one handed wave involves lifting your hand up above the windshield or if it's an especially nice day and the doors are off, I may opt for the low, left hand wave outside the body of the vehicle. I've adapted this from my experience with motorcyclists as well - but be careful you don't confuse the motorcycle "finger wave" with the full hand "Jeep wave". There is a clear distinction. The other very popular and less involved Jeep wave I employ is the raised fingers from the steering wheel and nod at the fellow Jeep owner.
There are even times while riding in other vehicles that I forget I'm not in my cute little red Jeep. I still find myself waving at fellow Jeep'ers, they probably look at me like I'm a little strange but I think they ultimately understand.

Because it's a Jeep thing.

(P.S. this is one of my favorite pics I took of the Jeep a few weeks ago.)