There are times when I hop on a cab & wish to simply get to the destination quietly. After all I have my mp3/discman to accompany me.

But some uncles like to be friendly & converse with passengers. I don't blame them. I wont mind conversation when I ferry passengers. But I really don't feel like talking at times. What should I do then? I pity them. They drive for long hours with backaches and coldness and rude passengers everyday(like my mom).

I don't wish to be rude to them. They do a decent living. Some may not be honest. But most are ekking out a living. No point being rude to them when they try to be friendly. Yet sometimes, silence is the best noise. How do I put it across then?

Uncle may talk to me. But by the time i consider if I should reply or pretend to be deaf, I have another problem on hand. Should I reply now or will it seem too awkard? Or should i just smile and nod? Maybe I should just tell him I'm a very shy person. But then I can't really pass up the chance to talk. Especially if it concerns my opinions about the Government. Cabbies love to comment on new Government policies. Learn from them their view. It's interesting.

Passengers like my mom don't think we should talk though. I'm sure she has her reasons. I can't deny her precaution. You never know if you're on a serial killer's ride or a phsyco rapist drive or spiderman-thief's soundboard. You just never know. I feel like telling her there's the normal mentally sane cabbies though. Maybe she never did know that? I don't know.

I should just be a nice girl & talk to the cabbies.

P.S. Came across those dislikable pri mates. I hope they suffer. Hate them.Another post another day.