(Because timing is everything—and they don’t have it.)
You know them. You’ve seen them. You might be them.
That one camper who locks eyes from 200 metres away and commits to a wave way too soon.
Now you’re both stuck in an awkward social standoff.
👋 1. The Premature Wave
It starts with good intentions.
They spot you across the loop, arm shoots up, big friendly energy.
But you’re too far away to wave back yet—so you just smile vaguely and keep walking.
Except now, they’re holding the wave.
For way too long.
You both know it.
Neither of you can recover.
🏕 2. The Mid-Distance Dilemma
Now you’re close enough that you feel obligated to wave—but they’ve already done it.
Do you re-wave? Nod? Pretend you didn’t see?
You try a half-wave hybrid, which just looks like a strange salute.
They look confused.
The encounter will haunt you all day.
😂 3. The Serial Waver
Some campers never learn.
They wave at every rig. Every passing truck. Every squirrel that looks friendly.
By day three, they’ve waved at you seven times—and it’s only Tuesday.
You start ducking behind your awning like it’s a stealth mission.
💬 4. The Redemption Arc
And yet… they’re kind of the best.
They mean well. They’re spreading joy (and mild discomfort) everywhere they go.
Because in a world full of grumpy campers and loud generators, the over-waver is a reminder that friendliness still exists—even if it’s badly timed.
💬 Final Thoughts
So next time someone waves too early, don’t overthink it. Wave back. Laugh.
You’re both out here doing your best—and at least one of you’s trying to make it nice.
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