To think DH should sit in the front?

Your cab musings are helping me avoid work :)

Some cabs have a barrier between passengers and driver - clearly you are meant to fit in the back of those.

Otherwise - it might be best for the person happy to socialise with the driver or the tallest/longest legged person to get in the front?

Why don't you want to be in the front OP?

Perhaps your DP has the same reason.

I’ve actually had a couple of Uber drivers whove said they don’t want people to sit in the front?! I’m also wondering if he’s shy/feels awkward… my mum told me once she had to sit in the front of an Uber and found it so awkward. She doesn’t like getting Ubers for that reason

I think the only rational solution for next time is going to be for you to tie him up (pop 40 or so feet of rope in your handbag before you leave home) and bundle him into the boot!

Didn't read the whole thread, but men traditionally sit in the front because the driver was usually male, so the back seat was for the ladies.

That's a sentence that initially sounds like it should be an actual reason, but isn't in any way at all.

@ilovepixie that’s certainly the case for my husband

Is he shy? My DH is shy and I can imagine him doing something like this!
Also TWICE I have been in a taxi where the taxi driver has asked us not to sit in the front! I guess you don’t with black cabs either usually but it was weird as three adults had to get in the back, I don’t know why except maybe it wasn’t clean or something? And I’d expect DH to go in the front to have more room for himself and give us more room in the back since he is bigger.

I think a previous poster had a good suggestion which was basically saying “shall you get in the front or shall I” next time. Or tell him you’re ordering a people carrier with more room if he won’t get in the front because it squeezes you!

But check with the blooming driver because honestly some don’t expect anyone to get in the front!

Is that because their massive penis won't fit in the back!

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You just need to pre-empt his door opening with "Do you want to sit in the front?". If he says "No" you head for the front door.

Why don't you take it in turns to go shotgun, if this is a regular journey the three of you make?

But above all else, why on earth don't you discuss this with your fella, rather than asking the internet?

You are intimate enough to exchange bodily fluids (one assumes). Then exchange a few words about the fact that you would like him to go shotgun in the Uber.....

I used to think this but found out I was wrong when I sat in the back seat to do my driving test and failed it!

Well it would certainly show them how a grown up behaves.

I was even younger and even I remember that’s what the advert was about…but taking no chances with anyone heavier sitting behind you….a bit odd but at the same time, it was such a heavy advert I don’t blame you!

Well I was about 11 and it didn’t seem worth taking chances after that. I do know that wasn’t ’the Point’ of the advert but it still makes me edgy, also a surprising number of adults don’t wear seatbelts!

so this happens a maximum of 3x… a YEAR!
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I don't know about you but I'm perfectly capable of having a drink or not but not being drunk. Not everyone drinks to excess.

I just won't drive after even a single drink.

That wouldn't solve a situation where both adults have had a drink though.

@BusyCM

So next time you get an Uber, when he opens the door for you say "I'm tired of the 3 of us being all squished up. Shall I ride in the front or shall you?". Either he'll say "I'll ride in front" or he'll say "But we should all 3 ride in back". Then you say "OK, that's me in front then" and get in front. He'll either get the message or he won't. Either way, no more being squished.

When there have been 3 of us, who rides in front depends on who the 3rd passenger is. His friend, I'm in front. My friend, he's in front. An adult DC or our DiL, it's a toss up but any one of us will hop in the front. It's ridiculous to squish in.

The idea men should sit in the front makes me seethe. The passenger seat moves back and forward so length of legs is a total non issue. They just like it as it’s generally considered preferable and make up reasons why they should always have the best thing.

Just say “I will sit in the front”. Don’t let him gesture you in. Also, I wouldn’t be letting him gesture you in so you end up sitting in the middle - mugs game!

DH is 2 inches taller than me but I have longer legs. But I'd probably sit in the back with DD cos that would be what made her more comfortable, in a strange car with a strange driver (she's only little).

I’m the shortest at 5’7”
DD is 5’10
DH is 6’2”
DS is 6’4”
I generally get in the front, I will move the seat forward though.

Agreed, people are being so aggressive lol. I personally prefer not to sit up front with male drivers, just not comfortable and I don't see why that's "petty and peculiar" I agree he should sit in front

Well, I should hope not-that would be both illegal and really stupid.

I think the pp was suggesting that one of you could drive and NOT drink. Then you could sit where you wanted in your own car.