i should be nicer…
June 7, 2007
Today, a ride in a taxi really put things in perspective for me.
I called for a taxi, and told the operator i was going to holland rd. Once he had arrived, Janice asked him to drop her first then me. He went on to say that i only indicated one destination.
“Oh but it’s only down the road” we said.
No. He had to “check first”.
“But its literally 5 mins away!!!! Just down the road?!”
I guess our tone wasn’t exactly very nice, we were irate for several reasons, and were quick to snap at the taxi driver. We later apologised for being rude and he went on to tell us how he was having a bad day too. His father just passed away yesterday.
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He made me realise how short tempered I’ve become. Sometimes you’ve just got to reflect and be mindful of your actions & behaviour, and today it took a taxi driver to put me back in my place. Just because you had a dreadful day, it doesn’t mean you can take it out on others. Furthermore, you’re not the only one who has bad days; it doesn’t hurt being just a pinch nicer, tolerant and forgiving.
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Poignant entry.
Reminds me of why I eventually quit my job. Because I was starting to sweat the small stuff.
Comment by Nik — June 8, 2007 @ 12:35 am
Sigh. Poor guy. I can’t believe he showed us the notes for the eulogy!
Comment by Janice — June 8, 2007 @ 8:06 am
Nik: yar man… i felt so bad after that. It’s so minor, i didn’t have to be so snappy. what a blow to my karma, feel a bit ashamed.
Janice: I KNOW…..i think he was trying to hold back tears too…. feel so awful!!
Comment by Angela — June 8, 2007 @ 8:29 am
Well, I’m glad we apologised immediately and I think he realised how stressed we were after evesdropping on our conversation, coz that’s when he offered to show us the eulogy!!
Comment by Janice — June 8, 2007 @ 9:09 am
Well i guess everyone had a bad day.. At least we learn to be more tolerant towards others.. As the song goes.. “you had a bad day,You’re taking one down,You sing a sad song just to turn it around”
Comment by ginA — June 9, 2007 @ 10:44 pm
totally feel the pain man. i know of someone that finds comfort in yelling at taxi drivers, reckon he finds it soothing to his ego. what should i do to make him stop it?
Comment by ShreksBaby — June 10, 2007 @ 12:53 am
I needed the reminder! thanks
hope all is gd on ur end (fm what I read… seems good)
Comment by Dean — June 14, 2007 @ 10:53 pm