I generally have a prejudiced notion that all auto rickshaw drivers are rude. May be most of them are.
Few days ago, it was night and I was at Banashankari looking for a transportation to reach home. None of the app based modes available after trying for some time. Then and auto came, I asked if he will come to my area. There was a very soft touch in his voice when he asked if I can give Rs 20 extra on the meter. I couldn't say no, the manner in which the driver asked for it was extremely polite and there was no hint of demand at all.
I agreed and when we started, I generally started some conversation on the road conditions and general topic. The driver was so knowledgeable, he had studied in college, perhaps he had chosen this profession due to a lot of factors. There was no sign of arrogance in his driving or his talks. This incident made me rethink my prejudice about auto drivers and in general any type of people.
There are different types of people who have chosen a profession because of lot of constraints. We can't have a general opinion about a profession. Each individual is different.
I hope this incident brought out a slightly better version of myself.
Few days ago, it was night and I was at Banashankari looking for a transportation to reach home. None of the app based modes available after trying for some time. Then and auto came, I asked if he will come to my area. There was a very soft touch in his voice when he asked if I can give Rs 20 extra on the meter. I couldn't say no, the manner in which the driver asked for it was extremely polite and there was no hint of demand at all.
I agreed and when we started, I generally started some conversation on the road conditions and general topic. The driver was so knowledgeable, he had studied in college, perhaps he had chosen this profession due to a lot of factors. There was no sign of arrogance in his driving or his talks. This incident made me rethink my prejudice about auto drivers and in general any type of people.
There are different types of people who have chosen a profession because of lot of constraints. We can't have a general opinion about a profession. Each individual is different.
I hope this incident brought out a slightly better version of myself.
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