A Bengaluru resident's social media post about a heartfelt talk with a cab driver, which covered concerns ranging from language to education, went viral and had over 1 lakh views on X.
Small acts of kindness can have a significant impact on people's lives. A good gesture does not always have to include money; it might just be a way to make another person happy. Even if they are strangers, it may be a heartfelt interaction at times.
Namrata S Rao, a Bengaluru resident, recently shared a wonderful discussion she had with an auto driver. When the driver discovered Rao's skill to converse in Kannada, he started talking about his daughter's education. Namrata S Rao lovingly described the encounter as a "cute Bengaluru moment."
Cute 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)The conversation began when Rao casually asked about the weather in Kannada, surprising the driver with her language skills. This started a conversation in which the driver requested advice on the various admission tests available for his daughter, who is currently in Class 11.
This basic conversation provided the groundwork for a more in-depth chat, which led to discussions regarding entrance exams such as CET and NEET, specifically about the driver's daughter,
When asked if he frequently has such chats with passengers, the driver's reaction was poignant "Illa (No) madam, we know people, we get vibes too," he went on to say. "That is why I thought you were an honest individual to ask about this."
He explained that in other instances, passengers may be lost in their own worlds, enjoying music through earbuds while he concentrates exclusively on driving.
Since it was shared online, the post has gone viral. It reminded individuals of the crucial connections that may be made through unexpected encounters.
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