I have been wanting to share this with fellow bhpians for a long time but been too lazy
Driving in Bangalore traffic is a pain and all of us know that. For quite some time I have been following a policy of stopping, whenever possible, to let pedestrians cross the road or for other vehicles waiting to join the traffic from other lanes but not getting the chance to do so because of everyone wants to cut them off and go first.
It evokes some very interesting reactions and that is what helps me maintain a smile on my face.
One thing that I have noticed is that most people, in about 80% of the cases, smile and wave as a thank you gesture. This small gesture can really help bring a smile on my face.
It’s so much fun to stop the car just before pedestrians who are waiting at dividers or footpaths and honk telling them to go on ahead and cross the road. You can see a variety of emotions there, smiles, waves, glares (especially from PYT’s) wondering why this pervert is stopping to let them pass hee hee .
I am still a little confused by the reactions of some of the people as they can range from disdain to totally ignoring the gesture.
However, I don’t do this expecting a thank you or a smile. It just feels nice and in most cases brings a smile on the other persons as well as mine.
Guess my day becomes happier this ways.
