tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329982552827852527.post6251189129172499845..comments2023-05-22T15:15:31.257+01:00Comments on Perfection Redefined: Why Are The Elderly Lagos Cab Drivers (I’ve Encountered) So Angry?Doyin Olaniyanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09575986970395792178noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329982552827852527.post-8558686056607507352017-05-19T00:40:56.020+01:002017-05-19T00:40:56.020+01:00Well it's very true. Some of these old cab dri...Well it's very true. Some of these old cab drivers can even go as far as telling you “bole mi ò lọ mọ” (get down I'm not going again) if they see traffic. The Radio Lagos part got me tho.. Spot on!!! LolIlerinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329982552827852527.post-28713389756583929392015-01-18T16:52:20.344+00:002015-01-18T16:52:20.344+00:00All correct! Sometimes our approach to service in ...All correct! Sometimes our approach to service in Nigeria is as though we are doing the other party a favour. The realities of the road are constant (traffic, potholes, insane driving). Unfortunately, for some, grumpy service is also a constant. Doyin Olaniyanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09575986970395792178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329982552827852527.post-59002901793898124132015-01-16T15:27:57.288+00:002015-01-16T15:27:57.288+00:00I agree with you Doyeen, I have encountered my fai...I agree with you Doyeen, I have encountered my fair share of angry babas, woe betide you if there is traffic, they will go on and on abut how they shouldn't have carried you (as if they carried you for free) and how the fare you are paying is too small for this wahala, lol the hustle is real, but then again diving in Lagos is enough to make even the most cheerful of us mad as hell.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04240639671441517867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329982552827852527.post-28333341838163387042014-05-19T10:32:52.135+01:002014-05-19T10:32:52.135+01:00Glad to be back in my zone! :-D Thank you.
Trying...Glad to be back in my zone! :-D Thank you.<br /><br />Trying to wrap my head around the big big grammar here. lool. On the work ethics bit, I strongly share that sentiment with you. We are in dire need of people who realize the need to get the job done without the crappy avoidable excuses, infusion of personal drama, personal life inquiries/inquests and what not.<br /><br />It would be helpful if you could expand on the psycho-social issue you raised, please? Doyin Olaniyanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09575986970395792178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329982552827852527.post-40230924771354244052014-05-19T10:22:20.572+01:002014-05-19T10:22:20.572+01:00Its amusing, that remark. Its also interesting tha...Its amusing, that remark. Its also interesting that it provides food for thought.<br /><br />Ours is a country where "success" is not necessarily a resultant offspring of hard work and diligence. Its therefore unsurprising when those who have "worked hard" all their lives are dumbfounded at the objects of wealth of those whose handiwork (even legitimate) cannot be instantly seen. <br /><br />Thanks so much for opening up a wider discussion, Jide. Doyin Olaniyanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09575986970395792178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329982552827852527.post-44088877714935560172014-05-18T12:35:46.426+01:002014-05-18T12:35:46.426+01:00This is a keen observation, really. I agree with t...This is a keen observation, really. I agree with the fact that this phenomenon could be related to developmental psycho-social issue compounded by low- if not the lack of- ethical values in our social structure. I stand to be corrected!<br />It's refreshing to see you here again. Welcome!<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14594012622448370709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329982552827852527.post-624511530632077532014-05-17T07:59:32.694+01:002014-05-17T07:59:32.694+01:00Interesting Read!!!
Reminds me of a cab man that...Interesting Read!!! <br /><br />Reminds me of a cab man that said to himself while conveying me...."afterall, all of you (driving big cars) have either killed or stolen our money". To think that he said all of that because of the guy in another car (2005 Honda Accord), I concluded that y'all driving cars of N1.5m+ are murderers and thieves. How funny the way they think?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445747411101537952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329982552827852527.post-61611383256132425162014-05-07T17:50:15.671+01:002014-05-07T17:50:15.671+01:00Thank you Solo. I'm excited that you even took...Thank you Solo. I'm excited that you even took out time to read it. Hehehe. Thank you plenty sir,Doyin Olaniyanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09575986970395792178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329982552827852527.post-72082703207541952122014-05-07T17:49:05.344+01:002014-05-07T17:49:05.344+01:00Hahaha! Ajetopoulouses. Blogger-within-blog-blogge...Hahaha! Ajetopoulouses. Blogger-within-blog-blogger. I've missed you this guy. loool. Glad you're here.<br /><br />Okay, where do I start? As always, fair and valid points you've raised. It sorta feels like you didn't finish saying all you wanted to say? I like your reasoning, your giving their imagined growth curve. It sure does help in understanding their behaviours and actions. <br /><br />And generally, as for grumpy old folks, I honestly don't encounter them often. But then again, perhaps its because I've not had a chance to interact deeply with many. I dunno, maybe.Doyin Olaniyanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09575986970395792178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329982552827852527.post-4991138901157916682014-05-07T17:37:55.140+01:002014-05-07T17:37:55.140+01:00loool. Thanks Ogo. You and this AC issue sha! loo...loool. Thanks Ogo. You and this AC issue sha! lool. You would sthink so, innit? This anger runs deep babes. E don pass wetin cool breeze fit blow away. Perhaps sha..... I'll leave others to comment on this...<br /><br />Welcome and thank you :-)Doyin Olaniyanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09575986970395792178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329982552827852527.post-10541579014733841862014-05-07T17:34:37.729+01:002014-05-07T17:34:37.729+01:00Lool. Akeem, I had this funny cab guy who whenever...Lool. Akeem, I had this funny cab guy who whenever I tried to block out his rantings with earphones, or by reading a book, will always go - "Doyin, shey o n gbo mi?" Every time. And me being the good Yoruba child that I am (hehe), my reply always has to be "Mo le gbo yin sir. Forcing me to divert my full attention to him.<br /><br />As to the anger being pervasive, maybe. Rut really, Akeem, I have driven with the mid-aged ones and they seem a lot more good-natured about these valid issues we all face. And more respecting of space, silence and time.<br /><br />I'm glad you liked. :-) Do come back soon!Doyin Olaniyanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09575986970395792178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329982552827852527.post-28577988077199974722014-05-07T16:15:37.368+01:002014-05-07T16:15:37.368+01:00Very well said, and I will not disagree with you, ...Very well said, and I will not disagree with you, Tarela. Age and the cultural expectations and attitudes that come with it may very well be a contributory factor to these 'anger' theatrics. Thanks for stopping by again, Tare. :-)Doyin Olaniyanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09575986970395792178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329982552827852527.post-49541037805313887722014-05-05T21:07:01.926+01:002014-05-05T21:07:01.926+01:00Very well written! Doyin suraaa..Very well written! Doyin suraaa..Folushohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13821407273242621043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329982552827852527.post-8780174565259159862014-05-05T18:31:34.356+01:002014-05-05T18:31:34.356+01:00Hey! Good piece again. Another chance to shadow-bl...Hey! Good piece again. Another chance to shadow-blog ;) :D<br /><br />I have often asked myself this question and the first answer that readily springs to mind is that we are all a sum total of our experiences and they must have had more than a fair share of off days.<br /><br />I get to thinking again when I consider bus drivers, conductors, agberos and car wash attendants; when I try to look into what they'd be doing much later with their current skills and it dawned on me that these are likely the past of these old cab men.<br /><br />If my thought holds true, imagine the possible various permutations of experiences that will have shaped their perspective. Imagine how much of self-pity that will graduate to 'others-hatred', or how much of bad livingcourses that they must have aced in the school of hard knocks so much so that that's the only life they know to live now in old age. I reckon that family is essential for enjoyable old-age life. How many of these folks could have led such lives enough to be reaping its comfort? <br /><br />To expand the discussion beyond cab guys, how often do you meet grumpy or uneasy old folks? I bet a lot... You get this age-long vibe of anger emanating from them, like you had a hand in their condition by merely having slightly better fortune.<br /><br />Lol... I know, I know. I've started again ×_×Femi Anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329982552827852527.post-55461100455407904092014-05-05T17:07:10.209+01:002014-05-05T17:07:10.209+01:00Very well written....me I still think that in addi...Very well written....me I still think that in addition to all the points listed, if they had ACs and they drove automatic cars, they might be happier....perhaps?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03593737297969213469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329982552827852527.post-10049452001767870552014-05-05T16:13:51.480+01:002014-05-05T16:13:51.480+01:00well, i found every bit of this funny. you describ...well, i found every bit of this funny. you described the reality well enough. but the anger which you talk about is pervasive. it is everywhere. i don't often patronize taxis but a long time ago, i decided to block out noises from the buses i enter by never forgetting my ear-piece at home.<br /> Lovely writing as always, by the way.keemsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16711178999469144593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2329982552827852527.post-43571348460253098542014-05-05T13:55:44.856+01:002014-05-05T13:55:44.856+01:00Good read Miss Olaniyan, as promised this is it. I...Good read Miss Olaniyan, as promised this is it. I should believe that a lot of that anger is as a result of the age factor/bracket like some will say 'grumpy old man'. They (angry cab driver) sometimes feel they have seen it all and know it all, so won't want to be bossed and take instructions from both their passenger(s) or any road user for that matter. This will be my take with respect to the matter. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16059562043781563086noreply@blogger.com