On Respect(2)
Today I’m recommending readers head to All Men Are Liars for another take on respect, this time relating to taxi drivers. Sam de Brito has adopted the admirable position of putting oneself in the shoes of immigrant cabbies,
Next month you will move to Turkey for the rest of your life and be unable to use any of your career skills because the university or TAFE you went to is obviously staffed by morons and they don't accept your qualifications in the land of the Ottoman...
It’s a thoughtful perspective by de Brito, with quotes from yours truly and feedback to suit. On behalf of immigrant cabbies, thanks mate.
One of our drivers is from the old USSR. He was a medical doctor in the Ukraine, near the Chernobyl nuclear plant. He was there when it went "Ka-puff". His credentials have no reciprocity in the US. He drives cab. He is happy to be away from Russia but is not a happy person.
Posted by: Wil | May 16, 2007 at 09:44 AM
I'm getting old - 42 I find your type size is hard to read..
Posted by: bob | May 16, 2007 at 09:52 PM
I just arrived home by cab now. Turkish driver about 50+. We got to chatting about current politics in Turkey, Sunnis, Shia, Sufis, military and elections. His parents came here 15 years before him. He arrived in 89. Had a Marketing Degree in Turkey, kebab shop in Melbourne now taxis.
Knew the way here. Had a heavy accent, espoused a strong view about separation of church and state.
I always give thanks when I don't get a fat fuck of a skip with body odour and limited brainpower who wants to talk football and whinge about new arrivals and women.
Posted by: Francis Xavier Holden | May 17, 2007 at 12:40 AM
"they should just tip more."
I'll second that.
Posted by: Ted Martin | May 17, 2007 at 09:03 PM
Hi,
I've been enjoying your adventures, and have been inspired to record some of my own. I'm a rookie hack in a bedroom community to Ottawa, ON., Canada, the town of Carleton Place. Have a look...and link me if you like it!
Cheers
Posted by: Cabhack | May 18, 2007 at 05:10 AM
Bob, sorry for the text size. Adjust it in your browser to suit, via 'text size' option.
No worries Cabhack, you've a well written blog, consider yourself linked.
Posted by: adrian | May 18, 2007 at 07:11 AM