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How to Talk to the Stranger Driving You Around Town
A Lyft driver’s pro tips for breaking through awkward silence and small-talk when you hail a ride.
We’ve never been more divided. We’re all living in our own echo chambers. Nobody listens to each other anymore.
True as these platitudes may be, our cities are full of chances to have meaningful conversations with strangers—and there’s one modern phenomenon that makes it feel more natural than ever: ridesharing.