Conversing With Cab Drivers

Here's t otherside of the coin. I was a cab driver in Des Moines IA. and Denver CO. You can learn alot about a persondriving a cab. Most people do want to talk to you, it helps past the time. Some I picked up, wish they didnt talk. They were usually drunk or high. If you are paying attention you can pick out the ones that dont want to talk. But thats just me. I know drivers that were just pains in th a...

Hey joliefile, haha, it must be really awkward to be asked for your number from a cab driver. Nevertheless, you can always say you don't want to give your number or maybe give a false number. I always converse with cab drivers because sometimes I feel bored when I am in the taxi. Sometimes they give me some useful info but most of the times they talk crap. I just play along. Cheers, :D

well, like you I am weary about over-talkative drivers especially if they are over friendly. Although some are sincere some use this to try and distract you and they lengthen your trip so you would actually pay more than you should.

Yes you have some Cab drivers who love to ask for your numbers but sometimes it is not for intimate relations but to call and see if you need any where to go. What I would suggest to you is that if you see where they are asking you for your numbers just in turn ask them for theirs. You never know when you are on the road and in need of a cabbie. It is best to be pleasant to them also because in turns you leave something in their car you will be able to receive it back. You can be friendly but with a pleasant notion that you are not in need of a relationship. Cabbies has to be pleasant and because of this some of them might come across over friendly and annoying just remember that they are doing their job. Customer Service is the key in their line of work.

I like to talk to taxi drivers very much, of course, if he doesn't want to talk, I won't too, from them you can know much about the society, and i guess because of their boring work, they usually like to talk with others, whatever topic, and they can meet so many people, so sometimes the story they tell are really interesting. as you know, I'm a man, so no drivers asked for my number, lcl. but I think during such a short period of driving time. it's hard to make friends between you and him, I guess they just want to have something with you. Needless to say, beautiful girl will always be welcomed everywhere, so you are doing correctly.

I like conversing with the drivers, I do it first when I travel long in a cab/taxi, it makes me entertained by hearing the opinion of the drivers about certain things, I often ask them about politcal issues and other stuff. Second I do it when it is late already, just to ease the tension of fear in the drivers... And most of the time I enjoy talking to them.

I am very shy around strangers and seldom talk to a cab driver except to give my apartment street address and direct him how to get there. I am uncomfortable making small talk and just keep my mouth shut until I get to my apartment.