Yesterday while riding in the taxi, the driver told me the traffic was very, very bad because of the gas main leak that occurred early in the morning. It was 530pm IST and the traffic was HORRIBLE. Where did the gas main leak happen? Was it near the office or the mall? I do not know. What I do know was the traffic was crazy. There motorcycles traveling on the walkway heading in BOTH directions. The motorcycles drivers were honking at the pedestrians on the walkway. I do not understand how more people are not injured walking. My driver was the same taxi number 7555 I had twice last week. He is very nice and wants to talk.
When a taxi is scheduled via OLA or Uber, you need to know the Taxi last 4 numbers on the license plate. Why would you need to know this? Taxis and auto rickshaws are the 2 most popular modes of transportation. There are so many taxis waiting you need to know which one is your scheduled taxi. The 4 digits are on the license plate and the side of the vehicle. I have used OLA only. When I get into the taxi I give the OTP # assigned for the ride, then off we go. The route to be taken is on the phone, so you can verify the driver is going the correct way. The cost of the ride is already determined. I have been paying 103 rupee each way from the hotel to the mall and back. The exchange rate is $1 to 68 rupee as of yesterday.
Why are there no women taxi drivers? What is the problem? I have only seen men as taxi driver. Back to the taxi ride yesterday, the driver stated that women should not be working evening shift. He said women should be home at night. He is young. Why would it be different for men or women working the 6pm-3am IST (830am-530pm ET)? This is the shift to work daytime hours in the US.
Today, I have not received my notification for the taxi pick up from the Transportation at the office. I have called the phone number. The person told me he will look into it. This was 1 hour ago. Are they tired of scheduling a taxi for me daily? I share a ride at the end of the shift with 3 other employees. I don't know why I can't share a ride coming into the office.
Office = Job = Work. In the US I will say I am going to work or job. In India everyone says Office. I am going to the office. It does sound more official saying Office. "I am going to the OFFICE!" My question is if you do not work in an office what does the person say??? The people working in stores or on the Metro construction. What do they say they are going? To the Office site or To the Store??? Neither have an office for them. Does the Puncher Shop employee say he is going to the office? What about the people who own stores? What do they say? So many questions...
School does not equal College. When I was visiting Venessa's family on Saturday, I asked Raoul how he liked school. I was corrected that he is in College. School is the term used for pre-school to high school. College is for higher education. I did not realize there was a difference. All of it the same to me. University is a term used in the US as well.
I went to the Phoenix Mall - again! I went back to finish purchasing some outfits for Manny and Max before I head to Mumbai this weekend. I woke up at 11am IST and was in the taxi by 12 noon IST. What a great time to go to the mall once I got there. TRAFFIC was horrible. The only time traffic is not bad is at 3am IST. The traffic was crawling slowly towards the mall. I passed the office while going to the mall. The mall at this time is a perfect time to go. I was able to go into the stores to pick up the last of the clothes for Manny and Max very quickly. There were no crowds.
I did not forget Erika. I will be shopping with Madhura and Vimal this Saturday in Mumbai.
I never like shopping for me, but shopping for my family is very enjoyable. The store clerks see me coming and are willing to assist me with EVERYTHING! One of the store clerks kept try to sell me T-shirts for the winter in Bangalore. I told her that it is already very cold in Boston. I don't need t-shirts. She told me if I buy 3 it is a great deal. I was laughing inside. The employees see me walking in and decide I will buy anything. I am looking for specific items made in India. One thing I did not find at the mall is one elephant. This was good because I may have been tempted to buy it. I bought only 1 elephant in my stay in Bangalore. This is the store filled with elephants. I am very proud of myself. I still have 10 days left in India. I hope to control my urge to buy elephants.
FYI - I received my notice for my taxi pick up. It is not the same driver as yesterday. Too bad!
When I returned from my shopping trip, Keys Hotel employees greeted me with a smile. I know I have written this, but the staff at the hotel truly love their job. They are always smiling. Being in the hospitality business is very tough. Customers are good and bad. I know I would be yelling at bad customers. I won't have the patience for people. If you treat people with kindness, you hope they will do the same.
If you come to Bangalore, Keys Hotel is a great place to say.
It is at time of the day. I have been up since 11am IST. I will not go to sleep until 4am IST tomorrow. Let's see how long I will be awake at the OFFICE.
Taxi is here.
When a taxi is scheduled via OLA or Uber, you need to know the Taxi last 4 numbers on the license plate. Why would you need to know this? Taxis and auto rickshaws are the 2 most popular modes of transportation. There are so many taxis waiting you need to know which one is your scheduled taxi. The 4 digits are on the license plate and the side of the vehicle. I have used OLA only. When I get into the taxi I give the OTP # assigned for the ride, then off we go. The route to be taken is on the phone, so you can verify the driver is going the correct way. The cost of the ride is already determined. I have been paying 103 rupee each way from the hotel to the mall and back. The exchange rate is $1 to 68 rupee as of yesterday.
Why are there no women taxi drivers? What is the problem? I have only seen men as taxi driver. Back to the taxi ride yesterday, the driver stated that women should not be working evening shift. He said women should be home at night. He is young. Why would it be different for men or women working the 6pm-3am IST (830am-530pm ET)? This is the shift to work daytime hours in the US.
Today, I have not received my notification for the taxi pick up from the Transportation at the office. I have called the phone number. The person told me he will look into it. This was 1 hour ago. Are they tired of scheduling a taxi for me daily? I share a ride at the end of the shift with 3 other employees. I don't know why I can't share a ride coming into the office.
Office = Job = Work. In the US I will say I am going to work or job. In India everyone says Office. I am going to the office. It does sound more official saying Office. "I am going to the OFFICE!" My question is if you do not work in an office what does the person say??? The people working in stores or on the Metro construction. What do they say they are going? To the Office site or To the Store??? Neither have an office for them. Does the Puncher Shop employee say he is going to the office? What about the people who own stores? What do they say? So many questions...
School does not equal College. When I was visiting Venessa's family on Saturday, I asked Raoul how he liked school. I was corrected that he is in College. School is the term used for pre-school to high school. College is for higher education. I did not realize there was a difference. All of it the same to me. University is a term used in the US as well.
I went to the Phoenix Mall - again! I went back to finish purchasing some outfits for Manny and Max before I head to Mumbai this weekend. I woke up at 11am IST and was in the taxi by 12 noon IST. What a great time to go to the mall once I got there. TRAFFIC was horrible. The only time traffic is not bad is at 3am IST. The traffic was crawling slowly towards the mall. I passed the office while going to the mall. The mall at this time is a perfect time to go. I was able to go into the stores to pick up the last of the clothes for Manny and Max very quickly. There were no crowds.
I did not forget Erika. I will be shopping with Madhura and Vimal this Saturday in Mumbai.
I never like shopping for me, but shopping for my family is very enjoyable. The store clerks see me coming and are willing to assist me with EVERYTHING! One of the store clerks kept try to sell me T-shirts for the winter in Bangalore. I told her that it is already very cold in Boston. I don't need t-shirts. She told me if I buy 3 it is a great deal. I was laughing inside. The employees see me walking in and decide I will buy anything. I am looking for specific items made in India. One thing I did not find at the mall is one elephant. This was good because I may have been tempted to buy it. I bought only 1 elephant in my stay in Bangalore. This is the store filled with elephants. I am very proud of myself. I still have 10 days left in India. I hope to control my urge to buy elephants.
FYI - I received my notice for my taxi pick up. It is not the same driver as yesterday. Too bad!
When I returned from my shopping trip, Keys Hotel employees greeted me with a smile. I know I have written this, but the staff at the hotel truly love their job. They are always smiling. Being in the hospitality business is very tough. Customers are good and bad. I know I would be yelling at bad customers. I won't have the patience for people. If you treat people with kindness, you hope they will do the same.
If you come to Bangalore, Keys Hotel is a great place to say.
It is at time of the day. I have been up since 11am IST. I will not go to sleep until 4am IST tomorrow. Let's see how long I will be awake at the OFFICE.
Taxi is here.
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