Well I am a lifelong Portlander and when I honk it is because people DO NOT USE THEIR TURN SIGNALS!!! I mean aren't we supposed to be communicative and by proxy help each other out to signify our intentions? Oh, and also, if you have a dog, put it on a leash. I agree with the crux of the article but come on, have respect for your fellow man and woman and maybe, just maybe, try harder to realize that there is a world outside of you. If I get honked at because I made a mistake, hey I own it.