Originally Posted by SRT SIX
When I wrote the story I didn't think it necessary to add the fact that the first young man did in fact ask if it was my car. Now that you know this fact, as you mentioned in your post "...If he stuck his hand out and said "that is a really nice car" then I would say he was geniune and gladly shake his hand..." you can accept it for what it was.
You did mention the first one asked if it was your car first.
All I am saying is that if someone stuck their hand out to shake my hand I would. But if someone asks "can I shake your hand?" I take that as a wise crack and would not shake his hand.