I loved this. For many reasons. I’m legally blind. So I take a lot of Ubers and Lyfts. Drivers come from all over the world. I’ve learned to say hello, thank you, how are you and a few other phrases in more than a dozen languages. When I say Nan-gah-dev to a guy who says he’s from Senegal, it lights up his smile and face. Without fail. I…
I loved this. For many reasons. I’m legally blind. So I take a lot of Ubers and Lyfts. Drivers come from all over the world. I’ve learned to say hello, thank you, how are you and a few other phrases in more than a dozen languages. When I say Nan-gah-dev to a guy who says he’s from Senegal, it lights up his smile and face. Without fail. I speak Russian pretty well. We’ve got a lot of drivers from Uzbekistan and a few other former USSR republics. Saying hello in Russian to the folks instantly creates a chance for small talk. Thanks Dave, for giving my a few new icebreakers!
I loved this. For many reasons. I’m legally blind. So I take a lot of Ubers and Lyfts. Drivers come from all over the world. I’ve learned to say hello, thank you, how are you and a few other phrases in more than a dozen languages. When I say Nan-gah-dev to a guy who says he’s from Senegal, it lights up his smile and face. Without fail. I speak Russian pretty well. We’ve got a lot of drivers from Uzbekistan and a few other former USSR republics. Saying hello in Russian to the folks instantly creates a chance for small talk. Thanks Dave, for giving my a few new icebreakers!