How many of us Indians are encountered by rude and ignorant auto drivers who complain about traffic and one-way roads? Traveling by the auto rickshaw is a nuisance and convincing them to go anywhere you want to makes it tougher. Also, a slight drizzle in namma Bengaluru will get them to charge extra and demand higher than the usual fare! Take a bus ride and you are sure to find women and men quarreling over seat or the conductor speaking rudely to the passengers.
We Indians love talking and with more than half of the population in India, now having a mobile phone, (According to Gartner, the mobile penetration in India will reach 82% in 2014), all hell's going to break loose! Talking non-stop with increasing decibel rate will certainly leave our ear drums damaged! Also, I don't get the point why people talk so loud so that others can hear what you say? Does it matter to me that you just had a bad day at work?
We complain of bad roads, and missing pavements, how many of us use the pavement for walking? What about two-wheelers using the pavement to escape the traffic jam! And then there are others who love spitting, littering, and running into others while walking or crossing...
These are things that we see everyday and let it happen cause we too are culprits. We travel abroad and follow the rules and have a disciplined life. As they say, “In Rome, do as the Romans do”. Once out, we are back to our old ways. Yes, old habits die hard.
But it is up to each individual to bring about a change. Lets make a difference and begin with ourselves first, so that others can follow.
As Gandhi said “Be the change you want to see in the world”.
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hey rajju brilliant post people for sure need to read this . you just stole the thoughts running around every sensible persons mind ... cool post like like like :)
Thanks Deepika, Gr8 to see your comments!
Hey Rajju,
It was really nice to read your post.
Very true thoughts and I really appreciate it. Keep posting :)))
Thanks Aunty! I need to write more often...
Hey Rajju !
Loved your post! Great going :)
write more often!!
Thank u Guddu :)
wat needs to change is the attitude of the general populace. good post. following u now
wat needs to change is the attitude of the general populace. good post. following u now
Nice post! However I disagree with "Indians will never learn civic manners and etiquette ***ever!***".
I have a hope that one day we will change!
Thanks Jeeju. As I said, the change must come from within. I too hope for that day...but look around and you'll know what I'm talking. Education on every aspect of life must be given top priority.
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