In a world where we don’t interact with our neighbours and wear earphones to avoid talking to strangers, this interaction between a Bengaluru woman and an auto driver is simply wholesome! The woman narrated the incident in a post on X (formerly Twitter) and called it a “Cute Bengaluru moment.” She spoke to the auto driver in Kannada and talked to him about his daughter’s entrance exams. This simple yet heartfelt interaction between the two has won over the internet. Read on to know more about it.
Bengaluru Woman’s “Cute” Interaction With Auto Driver
Cute #Bengaluru moment. While I started asking ‘Tumba seke alla?’, he replied ‘Oh kannada baratta’ to then discussing about CET, NEET & other entrance exam that his daughter could attempt who is now in Class 11. I asked if he discusses on these with others too. He replied… pic.twitter.com/1zkEMRdfhP
— Ar. Namrata S Rao (@NamrataSRao) April 29, 2024
Namrata S Rao, a Bengaluru-based woman took to X (formerly Twitter) to share a “Cute Bengaluru moment” she experienced during an auto ride. According to her post, she asked the auto driver, “Tumba seke alla?” which basically means it’s really hot outside, isn’t it? In Kannada. Surprised by her inquiry in the native language, the driver and Namrata continued to talk about entrance exams like CET and NEET that his daughter could attempt as she is now in Class 11.
‘Illa madam, we understand people, we get vibes too. I could feel you that were genuine person to ask on this, that’s why. Else, the passenger will be with ear phones & I’ll be staring at the road, just like any other day’. I agree with him, sometimes it’s all about the vibes.😊
— Ar. Namrata S Rao (@NamrataSRao) April 29, 2024
Somewhere during their interaction, Namrata asked the driver if he talked to everyone else like this as well. To this, he responded that he “understands people and gets vibes too.” He only opened up to her and asked her about these things because she seemed genuinely interested. He went on to mention how many passengers wear earphones and he drives monotonously around the city, like “any other day.”
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Internet Loves This Genuine Human Interaction
Amid the many news and posts you see about auto drivers in Bengaluru, this post is definitely a positive change! What people love about this post is the genuine human interaction between the auto driver and the lady. It’s nothing out of the ordinary but just two people discussing daily things – a basic interaction we are losing these days. And this is exactly what netizens felt as well. Here are some comments you cannot miss out on this post.
Yes it is a good gesture to start a conversation with a taxi driver or auto driver if he/she is willing. Otherwise life is extremely transactional and frankly boring.
— Srivathsa Kalale Nadaddur(Modi Ka Parivar) (@srivathsa_kn) April 29, 2024
These days, auto drivers are plugged with their earphones and passengers with theirs. The genuine conversation between the two is totally missing.
— Subbu (@Subaarun_1) April 30, 2024
I never had a ride in an auto or taxi without asking their names, place or other basic questions!
— JMS (@BeingZonked) April 29, 2024
Nice way to start conversation in #Bengaluru now with anyone – ‘Tumba seke allwa?’
ತುಂಬಾ ಸೆಕೆ ಅಲ್ವಾ?— Shridhar Prabhu (Modi Ka Parivar) (@shridharprabhu) April 29, 2024
I am following this every time. Nowadays I am trying to talk to people everywhere and those discussions will give a much better vibe, realisation, peace etc..,
— Vishnu (@dstvishnu) April 29, 2024
It must be so difficult to drive the entire day in traffic.
I have an issue with auto drivers due to their attitude.
However they are working so hard for their family…
Will keep this mind from new time.
Thanks @NamrataSRao for posting this.
Gave me a new perspective.— Vishnu Tejas (@vishte03) April 29, 2024
Talk to every other person , this is the best way to get them with some personal issues.
— ★~°°§äM ⚔️ (@Assssiiff) May 3, 2024
Bless namma auto drivers. Running trips even in 38deg heat. Respect🙌
— ಮೈಸೂರು|Mysuru (@mysoor) April 29, 2024
Many of our namma auto guys are decent every day people,,may their tribe grow,,atleast in this respect Bengaluru should show way forward for other cities esp Chennai,,best of course is the Mumbai autos/taxi drivers,,they set the standard in india on decency/dependability
— Karpe Diem (@KarpeDi75288731) April 29, 2024
Can totally relate to this…I have such wonderful conversations on my office visits…most auto drivers love to talk but it all depends on the person who sits behind and their openess to talk
— Vidya (@vidupai) April 30, 2024
Life can be a mixed bag, as this man shares his experience of having both good and bad experiences while talking to auto drivers.
even when i travel in auto i always try to have the conveatation. some are good but some are very bad.
— ದೇಶ ಭಕ್ತ, ಹಿಂದೂ ಮತ್ತೆ ಕನ್ನಡಿಗ (@nagananda049) April 29, 2024
When was the last time you travelled in public transport or auto without earphones and spoke to fellow passengers or the driver? This post really makes us rethink how disconnected we have become from the reality of our day-to-day lives! Let us know your thoughts on this in the comments!
Cover Image Courtesy: X/@NamrataSRao
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