The twelfth fare of that shift.
They get in the back.
I drive away.
He leans forward, head between the seats.
“Been busy?”
I reply in the affirmative.
For the twelfth time that night.
The twelfth fare of that shift.
They get in the back.
I drive away.
He leans forward, head between the seats.
“Been busy?”
I reply in the affirmative.
For the twelfth time that night.
beetleypete 
My brother did that for year and always got the late night rides. They were usually drunk and fairly scary, and I don’t think they paused to think to ask him anything.
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I used to find the drunks more talkative than the others. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Drinking sure used to eliminate my filter!
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With that i fully agree, Pete! 😉 They others are most time very grumpy. Michael
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You have friendly passengers. In India, people consider it beneath them to talk to the driver. Once my aunt asked the driver about his family. He nearly wept with joy. and then spoke about his life for hours (we were on a seven day trip).
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Driving a taxi in the London suburbs, everyone wants to talk to you. But they rarely know how to start a conversation, so always ask if you have been busy. To ease the boredom, I used to make things up. One frequent lie I used to tell was that I was a deserter from the French Foreign Legion. Even though I was only 22, they all seemed to believe me. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Good story told well, I’m sure.
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I definitely learned how to ‘polish’ that story over time! 🙂
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The beginning of your career as a story writer…
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Ouch. No, just come on, you’re my first customer tonight…..Nothing worth killing me for.
Hugs
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Thanks, David. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Overheard:
T. Bickle: “Been busy?”
P. Johnson: “You talkin to me? You talkin’ to me? You talkin’ to me? Well then who the hell else are you talkin’ to? You talkin’ to me? Well I’m the only one here drivin’ this cab!”
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I don’t miss my time in the taxi, David. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Interacting with strangers. Warmest regards, Theo
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Never easy, especially when they are paying. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Tough job!
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At the time, it paid very well. But it was so boring too.
Best wishes, Pete.
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