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To expect a taxi driver to speak English, understand English and no we're they're going ??

136 replies

BoppitChamp · 01/10/2010 19:41

Not to spend an 20 minutes driving round in circles because he couldnt understand my directions, he didnt have a clue where he was going. Seriously.

He then (by pointing at the meter) tried to charge me extra for the privelige.

I told him where to stick it and knocked £1 off what I usually pay for my wasted time.

OP posts:
scaryteacher · 01/10/2010 19:42

I could make the obvious comment, but will refrain.

AnnieLobeseder · 01/10/2010 19:42

"... no we're they're going"

Oh, the irony!!

ROFL!!!

FallingWithStyle · 01/10/2010 19:43

Yes a taxi driver should know where they're going.

But the English language can be quite hard to master don't you think?

perfumedlife · 01/10/2010 19:43

Well scary, you have more restraint than me Grin

Perhaps we ABU to expect you to be able to write in English first?

Know and Where

nannylocal · 01/10/2010 19:45

Is that title a joke?

MrsYamada · 01/10/2010 19:45

"no we're they're going"

ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha.

Sorry, sure you have a genuine post in there but I can't get to it for laughing.

proudnglad · 01/10/2010 19:45

Twat

perfumedlife · 01/10/2010 19:45

While we're here, is it just me that wonders why so few people know the appropriate use of to, and too?

unfitmother · 01/10/2010 19:47

English is terribly complicated, isn't it?

BoppitChamp · 01/10/2010 19:47

I'm a twat because I got narked at being driven miles out of my way ?Hmm

Nah

OP posts:
fedupofnamechanging · 01/10/2010 19:48

If you were in England at the time then YANBU. However, if you were in France,then yes YABU.

BooBooGlass · 01/10/2010 19:48

I think generally if you're going to criticise, it's a good idea to have a grasp of the language yourself.

Getdressed · 01/10/2010 19:49

Ha ha oh the irony indeed. The title did make me chuckle but a cab driver should at the very least have a vague idea in which direction he should be heading in.

Thank you OP though!!!

AnnieLobeseder · 01/10/2010 19:50

To be narked at being driven the wrong way, YANBU.

To criticise his English, YANVU!!

AnnieLobeseder · 01/10/2010 19:50

To be narked at being driven the wrong way, YANBU.

To criticise his English, YABVU!!

BoppitChamp · 01/10/2010 19:51
Blush
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JaneS · 01/10/2010 19:51
Grin

Nicely done.

proudnglad · 01/10/2010 19:51

Twat x 10

BoppitChamp · 01/10/2010 19:52

I didnt criticise his English !

It would have been helpful if a TAXI DRIVER could understand some though.

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Maisiethemorningsidecat · 01/10/2010 19:53

Being narked for getting overcharged sounds pretty reasonable to me - but I bet this is one thread where you wish you'd checked your spelling first Wink Grin

JaneS · 01/10/2010 19:54

Maybe he was trying to get down to your level?

Hedgeblunder · 01/10/2010 19:54

Sober up, have a Biscuit , namechange.

cumfy · 01/10/2010 19:54

I'm still rolling round in circles OP.

Don't worry I won't make any charges :o

chaya5738 · 01/10/2010 19:54

Am laughing so hard right now. Or as the OP would say, write now.

sarah293 · 01/10/2010 19:56

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