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Oct 5, 2017 6:50 PM
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OdinMcGuirk
I think its weird not to talk to my cab driver. Dude has a boring job. I wanna know everuthing about them. Its nice to have someone listen.
DavidNightingale
"To the airport, hey? Where are you going, how long are going to be away? Do you have a dog?"
muse1
Gnarrface
This wasn't a meaningful encounter.
Willybum84
I gotta ask about the car always.
PoppaBigBear
You have to gauge your riders. Some of them love talking. Some just need a quiet ride home. Some are just too drunk.
SavageRum
Damn skippy.
hbopper7
I tip cabs more for the same reason
thisiswhathappenslarrywhenyoufindastrangerinthealps
Cabs?
legitchrispratt
The ratings don't mean shit to us unless you're just starting out. Throw a tip instead.
jollygreenregularsizedperson
thisiswhathappenslarrywhenyoufindastrangerinthealps
Just had this experience 3 minutes ago. So great. Now I’m sitting alone at a bar and no one is talking to me. This is my life
theresgarlicinthatnebula
HI
plbejbi0lka
I'm a Lyft driver and I've found that the talkers will usually strike up the convo themselves.. otherwise it's best to just keep silent.
GemsAreOutrageousTrulyTrulyTrulyOutrageous
I'm also a Lyft driver. True, but sometimes people are having a tough day, don't wanna admit it, you ask what's up, and the floodgates open.
Yakeshinu
Someone needs to take this gif and either make it upvotes or put 5/7 at the end. :D
Ravencarslyle
As long as they are nice I don't mind talking to my driver. Some of the folks I have ridden with have been really fun to talk to actually.
FatBastardVegetarian
"So, how's your day been?"... simple question and the response lets you know whether or not the customer is a "chatty cathy" or not.
Superchief86
I appreciate the title. I love a good chat when I'm drunk. I was so amazed one time when I found out my driver coukd speak five languages!
demoncandy
I'm an uber passenger, and I say that in the app, they should let you select if u want a talky or no-talky driver.
objectreborn
I see this a lot. I drive occasionally and always feel pressed to be chatty, when I'd rather focus on driving safely and in peace.
hansenmonk12
When humans connect more with phones than the living...
RNeao
FeelsGoodMan
faceofpoopy
I feel like a good Uber driver should ask something along the lines of would you like to walk or just sit in peace, I'm here to satisfy
BatmansUnderPantsAreSoSoft
I only responded to their questions/conversation.
bryronic
We had an 87 year old Uber driver Sunday in Las Vegas. Strange day.
gernjer
Ok, well that happened, too.
aznanimality
I'll give you another chance to determine why Sunday in Las Vegas was a strange day.
ChuckNorrisAteMySock
I got one awhile back who told me he came to America because the cartels put a hit out on him.
ilovecake
eltater
that was the weirdest part of your day? Sunday in Las Vegas...
mac821
Lol. It's funny cause mass shooting
irqd
I never went to church. But I'm probably going to Hell for this.
cbjfan
We're on imgur. Everyone here is going to hell.
tusig1243
I like this use of the gif more than I like the actual song and video
TaintGrundleGooch
Very torn. Like I don't do anything to engage the driver but if they don't do anything either I give a 4. Dick ish but if it's an average
TaintGrundleGooch
Ride then I rate it so. I'm fine if I get rated a 4 as a passenger too. I just like save 5s for drivers that give me an above average ride
UltraDiamond
That's cuz you are a Bitch. This affects this salary
DragonLayer
You give him a 6-star wanted level? That's mean dude.
DragonLayer
And I just realised I can't count. What a terrible day I'm having.
theresgarlicinthatnebula
I'm fine with talking, but for some reason uber drivers always seem to want to talk about their political views/sexual exploits/etc
theresgarlicinthatnebula
Like, I'm an American going to a gay pride parade, do you really think this is the time to complain about gay people and Americans?
catFarm
If you're not drinking, why waste money on an uber!?
itsdotcom
I don't drive at all, so I use uber all the time.
beowulfyabishhh
Must be nice not having horrible decisions running through your mind 24/7
GemsAreOutrageousTrulyTrulyTrulyOutrageous
A lot of people don't have cars/time for muni/public transpo, especially in large, dense cities.
IrishBarBalm
Anyone know how viable uber/lyft employment can be in the Portland, OR area? Could someone net $2,000 or more per month working full time?
mamasemamasamamakusa
In theory yes, depends on the need in your area and if you're prepared to work a ton of hours each day.
JustAnotherPOG
I don't know much about Portland specifically, but you pretty much have to just hit peak hours to make it worth it. If you do that, (1/2)
JustAnotherPOG
the pay/hour can be high enough to warrant the effort, but it really should just be a side gig for most people. The people I know who (2/?)
JustAnotherPOG
have done it long term just count on that for extra fun money or savings. They would have problems supporting themselves otherwise. (3/3)
UltraDiamond
As long as you are near a city and airport 6 thousand a month
thesupersonic
Don't consider it like full time employment. Even their ads say that
IrishBarBalm
Yeah I wasn't thinking long term, but just wondering if it could hold me over while I job search. Gotta change professions due to injury.
GemsAreOutrageousTrulyTrulyTrulyOutrageous
Depends on if you're willing to work weekends, long hours, and bar or event times/spots. I drive Lyft full time in the bay area, Cali. PM >
GemsAreOutrageousTrulyTrulyTrulyOutrageous
> me your questions about it if you want.
HolyHellJezebel
Wish I could get a silent hairdresser.
Solborn
I tip extra if my barber doesn't try to start a conversation, and instead lets me enjoy the moment.
SleeperXib
Mine wouldn't shut up about Obama being a Muslim, terrorism in general or that Mermaid Mockumentary that he thought was totally legit.
SeriouslyAwkward
Go to a Chinese barber joint. None of them speak English lol that's what I do
notposhspice
I have one, and I tip her very well because she knows I don't like chit chat. Cut my beautiful hair, and shhh.
danishjuggler21
Screw that. That's the only real conversation I ever have these days.
powers4good
Have had many hairdressers over the years for this reason. They get distracted and lose focus on the haircut.
Juliana818
This!!! Some try so hard to make conversation too, I want to thank them for trying but shuuut uuup
HolyHellJezebel
There is not much I am (at 42) going to have in common with a 19/20 year old. I appreciate the attempt
ticktockbent
jesus fuck yes, please just cut and let me sit in silence..
ezimel
Especially while they're blowdrying my hair! We can't even hear each other, why must you torture me so?! Now I have to pretend to hear you!
Superchief86
My hairdresser doesn't say a word. My hairdresser is me.
HolyHellJezebel
I can trim the sides and my bangs but can't cut the back of my hair. I 've avoided going by just letting my hair get long.
Superchief86
I do the opposite. I shave it all off.
HolyHellJezebel
There are days when that would make me happy.
herenooverthere
They get so scared if you don't want to talk! I had the perfect hairdresser once. I didn't have to talk and the cut was perfect. Sigh
TheSquarestCheese
Or a silent dentist.
HolyHellJezebel
That would be even better.
NachoPete
"So, how's it going?" Hrmrmbl brmbl
hammersquirrel
GnomeAnn
My dentist is and it’s simply the best.
OneZebraInAHerdOfWildebeests
Mine are Vietnamese. Here's how it goes: "1 on the sides shorter on top.. *a few nodes later* .. Thanks"
mamasemamasamamakusa
YES! Mine is barbers wanting to talk about sports and things, ugh.
allhayl
Sports and things: the two things that we don't give a crap about :P
jss821
I go to a Spanish barbershop because I don't speak Spanish and want to sit quietly.
mamasemamasamamakusa
Haha, goals.
HolyHellJezebel
The girl I saw last time informed me she has "like the best taste in music because she was totally into Adele before she was famous "
mamasemamasamamakusa
Face palm. Would've said, never heard of her.
metalshiflet
You mean, like, the computer?
HolyHellJezebel
That's a great response.
jollygreenregularsizedperson
As an Uber driver, Im a talker, but I usually tell within about 10 seconds if somebody wants to talk or not, and accommodate accordingly.
shouldistayorshouldigo
GemsAreOutrageousTrulyTrulyTrulyOutrageous
As a Lyft driver, same. Well, maybe 20 secounds, but I'm getting there. Closing in on 2700 rides...
AdinGill
Australian driver here. I am the same, I only really talk if they initiate the conversation.
tronicles
Same. Exact. Thing. Throwin a huge Epcot on that
LewdEverything
Only talk when spoken to jk u ain't no slave
LikeASliceOfLemonWrappedAroundALargeGoldBrick
Do you know if drivers are generally insulted if I sit in the back? A driver once put his hand on my thigh and now I worry.
sundancekid1244
Not all heroes wear capes.
dasfedor
It would freak me the fuck out if my uber driver was wearing a cape
callipygianman
Same
cavefish
I used to drive cab and did the exact same thing.
SnowAndShadows
As an Uber passenger, holy hell it's expensive. Oh ya and I'm a talker too.
Deiterhaman
I appreciate a good conversationalist. Thank you
Rogahar
I had one in the UK who had a sign on his dash that said "If you don't want small talk, just tap this sign!" with some quote about silence.
Rogahar
Needless to say he got a 5 star and a good tip.
DrKriegersClone
Listening to talkers makes me hungry. And thirsty.
Terwin94
I took a ride to the airport at 3:30am and I was way too tired to talk but he kept trying. He was friendly though
theHitchenator
You’re my ideal driver.
bkcantthinkofanythingclever
I think this ability has helped me maintain my 4.88 rating. Knowing when to talk and when to just STFU and drive., also my 80's music
LayersOfNastiness
Nobody can hate 80's music.
grekologi
I can
GemsAreOutrageousTrulyTrulyTrulyOutrageous
For me, it's probably the snacks and bottle water, but yeah, knowing when to talk and when to shut up helps a lot. Just wish there was an >
GemsAreOutrageousTrulyTrulyTrulyOutrageous
> option in the app ( Uber and/or Lyft ) that could let us know if the passenger is feeling chatty or not. Some kinda status from the rider.
MrRandom314159
One time, a friend and I got in after a night of drinking and just talked the whole ride to his house. The driver was silent, but I think
MrRandom314159
he enjoyed listening in on our conversation.
JayPumpkinCat
I appreciate their friendliness but sometimes I just want to ride in silence.
sarcastronaut
PopeyeTheSailor
as an uber driver with social anxiety... this is usually me
WumboPower
Last Uber Driver for 30 minute ride ..................... "you cold?" "No, thank you."............................................ Awesome.
SeriouslyAwkward
I have always advocated that any of these ride sharing apps should have a check box that says do not talk with me in goooood
GemsAreOutrageousTrulyTrulyTrulyOutrageous
I put that suggestion into Lyft a couple of weeks ago. I'm hoping it gets done soon. Most passengers agreed to wanting that option.
shuya82
That would be better, sometimes it’s tough to tell how people are feeling about small talk that day.
SparrowTail3
I'm the same way in bed sometimes.
DickPicEnthusiast
Beats the hell out of crying.
irqd
You're doing something wrong if it's all silent.
DickPicEnthusiast
I bet it sounds like running around the pool in wet flip flops.
LaAguaChocha
Lol be nice, some of these people are poor as fuck or have sick relatives
ThePrimrose
So you're supposed to force awkward small talk?
OneBigLoser
That comment was pretty nice.
LaAguaChocha
Lol?
OneBigLoser
I don't even know
SeriouslyAwkward
You have no idea. They make pretty much no money after taxes since a good 15 to 20 percent is cut
gabiinunderland
When I did Lyft I was bringing home $300-400 on the weekends.
octataral
City of 100,000. I'd do 10 hours on a weekend, bring in 400 dollars, 50 dollars gas (SUV). I figured 20/hour after tax+depreciation
octataral
That doesn't include tips, varied from 0 to 50 dollars per weekend
bucknayked
But if you have a Tesla.....
octataral
Haha I've done the math. Breaks even at full time
SeriouslyAwkward
Well That's good for you, I live I a city of 2 million and I do their taxes for free. After I calculate their expenses they get hammered
SeriouslyAwkward
By self employment taxes on TOP of income tax
LaAguaChocha
Is that 400 a week?
octataral
400 for 10 - 12 hours. Peak weekend times Friday sat evenings
octataral
To be fair that's after figuring out min/max strata