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To complain about this cab driver?

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ArseholeCatIsABlackAndWhiteCat · 16/06/2024 14:53

Went on a night out last night, and for the first time in ages took a cab rather than an Uber. I will accept that I have a small percent of the blame as I was chattier than usual (which is not at all) and I did engage in conversation.

Conversation turned to my family and I said I only had one child to which he made a few comments like "does your husband not want more? Is he not angry? You're lucky he's so accepting " and similar stuff. This is where I clammed up and started making non committal noises and very short answers. He got the hint and changed the subject so while very annoying, I wasn't quite pissed off yet.

Then he asked where I'm from and I (stupidly) answered honestly. Then he started with comments about women from my country, how beautiful we are, how nice, home makers - think comments similar to advertising on mail brides type of websites.His friend has a wife from there and she is so great, he'd like a wife like that . Even asked if I'm like that . While it might sound positive to some there was a really sleazy vibe to it all, which I've encountered several times before and I recognise a mile away. Almost a fetishisation. This really bothered me , on top of his previous comments.

I went on my phone and completely ignored him until he eventually stopped.

Would I be unreasonable to complain to the cab company?

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ArseholeCatIsABlackAndWhiteCat · 16/06/2024 15:28

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Maybe they should since they're complaining all over the place about losing business and struggling to make ends meet.

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ShowerOfShites · 16/06/2024 15:28

Nah I wouldn't bother.

He doesn't sound like the type of person I'd like to get into a conversation with, but that doesn't mean it's worthy of complaint.

Berlinlover · 16/06/2024 15:22

I’d let it go to be honest.

ArseholeCatIsABlackAndWhiteCat · 16/06/2024 15:19

kitsuneghost · 16/06/2024 15:05

Nah you missed your opportunity at the time. Move on

Yeah, I know we're supposed to be all strong and independent and brave and feisty and call out shit whenever and wherever , but I'm still uncomfortable picking on men's bad behaviour at 1 am in the morning in their car.

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kitsuneghost · 16/06/2024 15:05

Nah you missed your opportunity at the time. Move on

MushroomStamp · 16/06/2024 14:57

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