When my car has trouble starting, I have this embarrassing habit of bouncing in my seat. I don't know why I do it. How could I break the habit?

[Anonymous]

So, I can't buy a new car right now cause I can't afford it. I'm halfway done with HS and I do love my car. It's a classic from 1982. I haven't had it for long.

Sometimes I have a hard time getting it started and I don't know why but it makes me feel super anxious and embarrassed! I didn't realize it at first, but my friend pointed out I have this habit now of bouncing up and down in my seat while I'm cranking it and trying to turn it over... I'm even more embarrassed by this and my dad has gotten on my face about it. My friend says it's not appropriate and so does my dad. My friend insists I'm trying to show off my boobs (I am not! I swear!)

I know I probably sound stupid but I wanna break this habit but half the time I don't even realize I'm doing it! I've had the car looked at my a mechanic already. What can I do to stop bouncing? Please

[Likes2drive]

Lo, it was kind of funny reading that but I can understand why you do it because it’s just something you do out of habit like some people keep slamming on the gas pedal while trying to start it which ends up flooding the motor on an old car like that so you should probably get the choke checked on it because that’s probably the problem on an old car like that and since you’re aware that you do it you just have to concentrate on thinking about it before

[Asker]

I've tried to just focus really hard and it didn't work... I'm so frustrated

[Likes2drive]

Have to keep stopping yourself beforehand

[Asker]

It's embarrassing tbh

[mark000h]

It's just a nervous tick. You are aware of it, so try distractions to relax. Crank the radio up or something to take your mind off it.

[Asker]

The radio stops when it's cranking