I take ubers a lot - why are indian drivers always on the phone? turned down low but clearly talking to someone?

@Selah while driving an Uber - I don’t find it professional at all

@TradEmily I’m paying them to get me from point A to point B safely. As long as the call isn’t interfering with their driving, I’m good.

@bijouxbroussard like I say, I think it’s rude to have a conversation in a confined space with someone else there. But maybe you do that? have an extended mobile phone call with someone else in the room?

@TradEmily No, I don’t unless I absolutely have to get something important resolved; even then I try to keep it as brief as possible. I rarely ”chat” on the phone, anyway.

I’ve encountered direct, in your face rudeness in my lifetime. So an Uber driver’s phone conversation, especially speaking quietly, as long as I’m getting safely to my destination—really doesn’t phase me.

I understood that you’re sensitive to that particular breach of etiquette. I’m just not. 🙂

@smiler2012 no I’ve never seen a non-South Asian have a phone conversation with someone in an Uber - never

@TradEmily Perhaps you’re not expecting it from anyone else ? 🤔

@bijouxbroussard nope it doesn’t happen in my experience

@Frostcloud while working? doesn't seem polite or professional

@TradEmily personal preference i suppose. i'd rather they talk on the phone than talk to me lmao

@Frostcloud loool I actually agree but porque no los dos!

@Horok yeah it's so unprofessional.

@WandererTony brother they come from poverty n are busy sorting their lives working hard till they are not endangering your lives can cut them some slack

@romell yeah true that.

@romell i usually land in my hometown by late night flights and take Uber home. I hear them talk to their collegues about how many trips they have completed and how many more they need to get the bonus. Some tell their roommates about where to get the keys if they reach earlier. To put an extra egg and potato in the curry after boiling. They would be late due to traffic.
I cant tell them to cut the call. Its their survival.

@SinlessOnslaught exactly this YES.... what is happening?