Bengaluru Woman Recounts Unexpected Chat With Auto Driver About His Daughter’s Entrance Exams

Small gestures of kindness can go a long way towards having a great impact on a person’s life. A kind act might not always be one involving money, it can simply be a means to bring a smile to the other person’s face. Sometimes it can be a heart to heart conversation, even if they are complete strangers to you. This was the case with a woman based in Bengaluru, who ended up having an unexpected talk with an auto driver. The driver wanted to gather information about his daughter’s higher education and the passenger experienced a memorable ride.

In an X post, a Bengaluru resident, Namrata S Rao recounted her interaction with an auto driver. He enquired about various entrance examinations for his daughter, who is currently in Class 11. Namrata shared a post, calling it a “cute Bengaluru moment”. The woman stated that it all began when she randomly asked the driver “Tumba seke alla? (It’s really hot outside, isn’t it?)” The driver was quite surprised to find out that she spoke the native language, Kannada. He then went on to discuss various entrance exams his daughter could attempt such as CET, NEET and others.

However, the sudden conversation left the woman confused, who asked him if he discusses this with others as well. The driver replied, “‘Illa (No) madam, we understand people, we get vibes too. I could feel you were a genuine person to ask about 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.”

Since being shared online, the post has gone viral. It reminded people of the valuable connections that can be formed through unexpected interactions.

One user appreciated the woman taking an initiative to talk to the driver and said, “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.”

Another individual resonated with the view and replied, “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.”

Many other users also pointed out, “Sad part is the driver is surprised to learn that the passenger knows kannada…. We have reached such levels of migration in Bangalore.’