When you
take lift in someone’s car, be it your friend or relative, follow some basic manners.
Here are the must-know rules.
Do not
touch the controls without permission:
This is
crucial, don’t touch another person’s music system. The only controls you should
feel comfortable adjusting are those that affect you alone - like your seat
position.
Mind your
business:
Browsing through
someone’s car pockets is total invasion of privacy as it’s their private storage
space. If you need anything, just ask for it.
Feet off
the dash:
It’s a bad
idea to rest your feet on the car’s dashboard during commute or road trip. Besides
bad behaviour, it’s also not a great sight to behold.
Don’t be a Tosser:
Leaving
trash in someone else’s car is unacceptably rude - and this point is being raised
as it’s very common. No one is happy to have their car being treated as a
mobile eatery. In fact, before you start gobbling, check with the owner of the
car if it’s okay with him/her. In case you happen to spill food or beverages in
the car, take care, and clean up all the crumbs and spills. Expecting the car owner
to clean up your trash is disrespectful. Besides, you may not get a lift again!
Owner has the
final say:
In matters
of car etiquette, the car owner has the final say. For instance, the owner may
have a problem with you eating smelly food or listening to loud music. Respect their
opinion and be courteous to the person on the driver’s seat.
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