In traffic when you honk your horn is it because you're thinking "I don't think you see me", or "hey you jackass!..."?

In traffic when you honk your horn is it because you're thinking "I don't think you see me", or "hey you jackass!..."?
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I… Honk to let people know I’m there usually. If I do get angry, I usually just tend to yell very loudly with the windows up so they can’t here me. Ahaha. I like to get mad, but road rage is no fun. It’s pointless in my eyes. So, just to let people know. :)
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