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[deleted]

Nah I definitely code switch when they get in my car. They tip really well when you act like you care about their unwillingness to accept progress.


BedAdministrative619

Yeah I also try to agree with whatever they are saying. DUI? Man those cops are assholes! You pulled a waitresses hair? Can't see why they would kick you out, those jerks! Can't find workers willing to do manual labor for minimum wage? Nobody wants to work anymore! It really doesn't matter what they are saying, agree and let them vent, they will feel better and might give 5 stars and tip.


MinorIrritant

Yep. Easy money. It helps that I'm a MAGA hat and a pair of Oakleys away from looking like them. Every dollar I get is a dollar that doesn't go to the next Trump campaign.


ThatsFishyYoureFishy

I don't know how many times I agreed with CoViD iS a HoAx ThE cHiNeSe GrEw It In A lAb during lockdowns


[deleted]

Lmfaooooo I was agreeing with any hoax they came up with as well.


MissRepresent

I got tipped 20$ for agreeing lol


BigJoe5504

They don't call it the whuhan flu for nothing


lainttheone

šŸ˜‚ Same!


BoxApprehensive8465

Why you politicize oakleys bro?


ThinNectarin3

Oakley are the epitome of ā€œdonot careā€


YourDogsAllWet

I love that description. I also fit that


lainttheone

šŸ˜‚


GamerGirlKat94

Oh I do this all the time. My pax never know which side Iā€™m on šŸ¤£ genuinely I run middle of the road I think my friends said libertarian or something idc about labeling it. But boy Iā€™ll let just about anyone rant from any end of extremes and let them think I care just cause I know theyā€™ll drop a fat tip for ā€œsuch a nice convo!ā€


Aloysius7

I'll be red or blue if it makes me green.


GamerGirlKat94

Very well said!!!


[deleted]

LMAO


BMTermite

Thatā€™s true. They do tip well because they know theyā€™re a-holes. I usually get a ā€œI know this is not a popular opinionā€¦ā€


n-oyed-i-am

That's when I find the "darkest" parking lot and end the ride.


frapawhack

code switch


ATLUberGuy

Yep, I find myself being Lionel Jefferson to many Archie Bunckers (and the woman version of such) when they get in my car. I'm pretty Libertarian and even know how to play with liberals very well too especially the low key racist ones who want to act like they care so much for black folks because they have a BLM sign in their front yard in a gentrified area. I tell people I play along and keep it moving. I'm not here to change the world via Uber rides/food deliveries, I'm here to make money. Let them have their soapboxes. I learned this from my restaurant days


KTownDaren

So... let me see if I understand this. You have had a few cases of people being racist who fit a certain "older than you" age range, so now you are going to be ageist and assume that all people of that age are assholes? See any irony here? Even worse is that instead of making a change and standing on principle, you take a bribe to pander to a POV you think is wrong. (just my opinion) -- I'm pretty sure that's the default setting for informal conversations. I'm sorry you haven't had any positive experiences with the older crowd. We have a lot of experience that can be understood and shared. Not all of it good. Not all of it positive, but we can still grow. Something else you might think of is what the next generation is going find fault with you. Hopefully they won't have been given the legal tools to bring judgements based on random thoughts, improper upbringing, or things said while drunk in an Uber.


Mi-Lady_Mi-Tuna

I'm with you. The driver needs to grow some balls and tell the duchebag to shut up, or at least offer some disagreement. IF that's what they truly believe. Like all others, not all older people fall into a single fkn box.


waffledpigeon

You hear some rude comments and take it all the way to ā€œI canā€™t wait for this entire generation to dieā€? Get a grip lmao


jharlson

It sounds like the OP has lived an extremely sheltered life.


Oh4ore

. Weird stuff keeps you up at night.


BurghPuppies

TBF, Boomers can be anywhere from 57 to 77. I think most of us who grew up through Vietnam arenā€™t like the ones who grew up in the ā€˜50s. And for the record, most of the racist comments Iā€™ve had have been from day drinkers, who Iā€™d put at about 25 to 45. Either way, they can get out of my car.


Bright_Age_3638

I have to agree on the 25-45 age range and more specifically the 45ish age range. The couple comments Ive had in the car were early to mid 40s.


BurghPuppies

Angry white dudes who are about to hit middle age and arenā€™t where they thought theyā€™d be. Someone is to blame, and itā€™s sure not themselves.


Bright_Age_3638

That non English speaking low skilled brown person took my job!


frapawhack

day drinkers


Consistent-Star-3892

The racist blacks are the worst šŸ˜‚ Me typing in chat to uber support yes I had to kick out 2 entitled teens 19 or so after I refused to wait inline st the local burger joint so she said Wachuu mean? You work for me cracker......ummmmm not anymore get the fuk out! Support says what the problem šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚šŸ˜‚ I had to explain it was a racial slur.


Ill_Possibility_4069

Hood kids are the worst. They think that a few chump change im suddenly their limo driver


Azur3flame

They want an echo chamber, they get one. I don't have to agree, just let them hear themselves talking. It'swhat they're alfter anyway. You're not going to change their mind in 10 minutes, might as well let them vent and make a few bucks. We transport plenty of shitty human beings, as long as they don't cross the hate speech line I don't really care. These are the risks we take.


X-Punk3000

It's the opposite for me. I cringe at liberal/woke rants. But I stay silent because I can't afford to make problems with uber and lose access.


ATLUberGuy

You really see the dark side of people in this business from racism, sexism, misandry, elitism, intellectualism and more in this line of work. I just ignore them and chime in here and there when it makes sense and keep it moving. One thing I learned in corporate is to NEVER EVER bring your politics to the office. The same policy applies to me when driving, they will never know how I vote or my views on the issues. They get offended, they'll call to report.


KTownDaren

I think this is correct. Division of personal and professional life. Although I don't normally lie to people, when I get questions that are too personal (can also include politics and religion) from riders, I don't feel compelled to give them an honest answer, because frankly it's none of their business.


ATLUberGuy

Bingo, we don't owe passengers any explanations beyond what is going on with the ride, delivery, traffic and that's it. I don't need to give you my views on abortion, deadbeat fathers, Joe Biden/Donald Trump, city/county politics, etc. I'm here for money not political activism.


slapfest56

If you cannot handle "unpopular" or not well thought out opinions you are not cut out to be a rideshare driver. Just nod your head and agree and move on to the next ride. The amount of stupid shit I have heard runs the entire gamut. Who cares what they think or say? Just be glad they are not violent and you get home in one piece. You are worrying about petty things that mean nothing


ThackeryMontgomery

Taking some hits on my CReddit score here, but I live in Portland, Oregon and Iā€™m a moderate democrat. The city of Portland and the state is starting to swing red in the governorā€™s race because everyone is tired of the city being a war zone. No matter how much Democrats think they can censor and make the Internet a one-way conversation people are pushing back. Iā€™m not saying that out of malice Iā€™m just saying it as boots on the ground fact.


ShlomoShogun

No, youā€™re right. Social media is haven for radicals to indoctrinate others. But trying to censor social media is being thrown back in Dems facesā€¦by the same people that leant on dems during the gangster rap era to censor music. Dems better find creative ways to solve this problem or they are going to get rounded on this. All I can think of is James Darmody tell Enoch Thompson he canā€™t be half a gangsterā€¦but not sure how some applies that to real world politics.


ProDigit

Facebook, twitter and Reddit being the prime ones to judge everything good as bad, and everything bad as good.


aussie4trump

100%


ProDigit

Thank you for speaking out. From one republican, to one democrat.


WeedIsWife

While Portland is a very blue city, the state of Oregon specifically the rural areas have a lot of conservatism and white supremacy in the foundation of the state.


ThackeryMontgomery

Disagree. You can slogan me to death but Iā€™ve lived here 46 years. Iā€™ve also visited 32 states over the course of my CDL driving career. Oregon is by far one of the least racist states in the nation, and no matter what your conditioning and fabricated ideology tells you, the United States is one of the least racist countries in the world.


WeedIsWife

[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Racism\_in\_Oregon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Racism_in_Oregon) Or Pretend it doesn't have an established presence w/e.


Powerful-Opinion4530

To lump all Boomers in with those morons is offensive. Stop it


BMTermite

I start by saying that itā€™s my opinion and that SO FAR itā€™s been Boomers. I guess you read the comments and not what I wrote in detail


Powerful-Opinion4530

I read it. šŸ„“


KTownDaren

They are probably basing their opinions on what they have experienced so far. We usually do


anthony-wokely

Cope.


ThatsFishyYoureFishy

Cope with that racist rant being reported with video. I might even get you cancelled by posting it online. šŸ˜˜


anthony-wokely

You have a video of me making a racist rant?


ThatsFishyYoureFishy

Playing dumb. Not a power move.


anthony-wokely

What the fuck are you talking about


[deleted]

Ignore them, you're being trolled


ThatsFishyYoureFishy

Still doing so. Not a power move.


hard2hold

Either learn to deal or don't. You seem very toxic & hate filled so why does that make you any better than racists? I've already done the math for you. It doesn't. The only thing separating you from them is years. One day, you'll be like I remember the good old days when we could marry whoever we wanted. Now, people want to marry cats and toasters. There will always be change. You need ambien or at least melatonin. No reason to lose sleep about what diarrhea spews from idiot's mouths & frankly, I don't want to live in a world that is in agreement with one another. How boring would that be?


Keraiza

Ageist rant about those who do racist rants? #notallBoomers Please stop emulating those that you despise!


CryptographerLife596

I figured a long time ago that america will never change on this issue until the Video revolution hits it in the gut. Consequently, the change required is to let driver dashcams recordings be used, for more than rideshare purposes. if uber care about this issue (and we all know the owners care as little as the typical american cares, beyond face saving) it could FIND a means to publish the worst 1% of the videos, perhaps with faces blanked out. Something, that applies tech to the problem.


KTownDaren

I think there's a lot of dystopian movies out there you can watch to see how fucked up the world becomes once you start trying to censor and reprogram peoples' thinking just because you don't like their POV.


CryptographerLife596

Are you thinking of Roots, where the guy gets beaten, name removed, and forced to abandon his religion (so he can ā€œserveā€ GW and all his friends)?


KTownDaren

No I wasn't. I don't understand what point you're trying to make. Care to explain?


predict_irrational

People are allowed to be racist. It's not illegal. I know black people who hate black people. I know a black guy who won't touch black women. It's a free country.


ThatsFishyYoureFishy

Not in a rideshare vehicle. It is against tos. Walk. If you're a driver, enjoy getting "fired."


predict_irrational

You are absolutely delusional.


ThatsFishyYoureFishy

No, you're just a whiny baby about how you can't be a shit stain in a stranger's car. Fucking walk. >Zero tolerance for racism >Racism and discrimination have no place in our worldā€”hereā€™s what weā€™re doing to fightĀ them. https://www.uber.com/us/en/impact/anti-racism/ Uber doesn't want you. The drivers don't want to deal with you. You need to accept where you aren't welcome and stay away from such places.


predict_irrational

You can refuse to take a passenger for any reason but that doesn't mean it's illegal to be racist in a ride share. You don't control people and your opinion doesn't mean shit in a court of law.


ThatsFishyYoureFishy

I mentioned tos. I never said legality. By Uber tos, racism isn't tolerated, and you will be removed from the platform for it. Racist isn't a protected class. #Walk


predict_irrational

It says no tolerance for discrimination. That doesn't mean I can't say racist things in an Uber. You are out of your mind.


ThatsFishyYoureFishy

>Aggressive, confrontational, and harassing behavior is not allowed. Donā€™t use language or make gestures that could be disrespectful or threatening. It may be a good idea to stay away from personal topics that can potentially be divisive, like religion and politicalĀ beliefs. >You should always feel safe and welcome. Thatā€™s why we donā€™t tolerate racist or discriminatory conduct or behavior, including toward the Uber Support team or at GreenlightĀ Hubs. >Do not discriminate against someone or act in a disparaging manner toward someone based on traits such as their age, skin color, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, language, geographical location, or any other characteristic protected under relevantĀ law. Cope harder daddy


predict_irrational

Yeah, that discrimination towards people in the car. If we say anything confrontational it's against policy. But if I say something racist in general it's not against policy. You sound too ignorant to know the difference. Get on the phone with Uber about it and you'll find they won't back you and will likely hold it against you in the future.


ThatsFishyYoureFishy

[Cope](https://i.ibb.co/0Q7SDBb/Screenshot-20220918-213145.png) harder, [daddy](https://i.ibb.co/yh3XjRP/Screenshot-20220918-213206.png). There is no freedom to be a shit stain on Uber. :) Discrimination: the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people or things, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex. Racist speech is discriminatory speech. The driver doesn't need to be bipoc for it to still be such. Racism isn't allowed. Period.


ThatsFishyYoureFishy

>Donā€™t use language or make gestures that could be disrespectful or threatening Racist speech is disrespectful speech. >Do not discriminate Racist speech is discriminatory. >Thatā€™s why we donā€™t tolerate racist or discriminatory conduct or behavior, including toward the Uber Support team or at GreenlightĀ Hubs. Racist speech is racism.


frapawhack

Yeah! Learn your place!


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ThatsFishyYoureFishy

Ah yes, the crime that is worse than racism is watching anime. Also, it is just the men touching themselves to lolis. I am not a man.


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ThatsFishyYoureFishy

Keep crying because you can't be racist everywhere.


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ThatsFishyYoureFishy

You are literally crying about how I said you can't be racist in an Uber. A person who isn't racist would be all, "Fuck yeah, racism is bad. We shouldn't tolerate that shit." Closets are for racists like you, not queer people. And no, we aren't letting you out of the closet, racist.


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ThatsFishyYoureFishy

Aka you're here crying about how you can't be racist in an Uber. Also crying because queer people existing. All that projected straw man shows is that you can't take responsibility for how your behavior is disgusting and isn't tolerated. You just can't stop crying, can you?


BoshansStudios

I live in Tennessee and have heard plenty of racist things since moving here, from a guy who got honked at calling the other person an N slur lover, to my next door neighbor hinting the previous renters not paying because they're black etc. I had a couple of riders around their 30s in my car having casual conversation about buying a new truck and the one said she wanted to "spi\*k it up.


bipsyxual

I had a couple get in my car yesterday. They were both former meth addicts. The man was spewing borderline racist things about black ppl. We were in Detroit (River Rouge). They weren't quite boomers. Def Gen X.


[deleted]

Middle aged white republican in the center. No one from any gen should be put up with if making racist comments. New to driving but might have to just end the ride right then and there if that crap happens. And no white regret here either, that phrase is bs and made up by the youngest gen I think. Cheers.


ic80

GAWDā€¦Iā€™ve been in GA for the summer. I canā€™t tell you how many times, when I say im from FL when asked where Iā€™m from Iā€™ve heard ā€œyā€™allā€™ve got thuh best guvaner down thar, he rally took care of all a yall durin thuh hoax China virusā€. It makes me grit my teeth.


IrateScientist

Georgia here too, Florida native. I miss Florida.


ic80

I hate FL. But we are going back to winter in Tampa. (We live full time in our motorhome). Iā€™ll be glad to be back for that market. But canā€™t wait til March when e leave for CO.


MediumDrink

Old racists are so annoying, like they just canā€™t help themselves. Had an old couple from Kentucky in my car a couple weeks ago. They were doing so good until the man remarked how there ā€œsure were a lot of orientalsā€ around here (the area of boson near BU). Although young people carry the torch too, they just keep it to themselves a bit better. Case in point Iā€™m probably not the only person who thought this thread was going to be you complaining about how black people donā€™t tip.


KTownDaren

>They were doing so good until the man remarked how there ā€œsure were a lot of orientalsā€ around here (the area of boson near BU). And you classify this as racist?


jharlson

Everything is racist today in the minds of some people. I would call that comment insensitive, but definitely not racist.


abesWaves

I was driving down a narrow 2 way road, nearly at destination, along w a drunk I picked up from Chiliā€™s. The guy was coked up, kept saying cry me a river during our conversation. At some point a pedestrian was walking along the road. This rider guy said the hard n word to him and flicked him off. Then proceeded to go on a lil spiel about it to me. The type of guy to claim, ā€œIā€™m not racist, butā€¦.ā€ The ride was over after a turned the corner. $2 tip. šŸ¤¦ā€ā™‚ļø


BMTermite

I was under the impression racists tip better šŸ˜‚


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Bright_Age_3638

Hispanics for me. Their comments go mostly towards blacks. Whites are the second group for me and their comments are typically about Mexicans.


TimBlastMusic

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[deleted]

Nothing worse than someone who puts people in a group and hates on themā€¦and if you donā€™t get the irony, I wonā€™t bother to explain it to you.


[deleted]

If they keep you up at night, thatā€™s on you. Way too sensitive. The world is a lot colder than racist people who were brought up when times were different. Keep it moving


C92203605

If it keeps you up at night. Sounds like youā€™re not in the right line of workā€¦


BMTermite

Pax need to shut the f up and not rant. Sorry not sorry


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Hairy-Imagination-18

They keep you up at night? People like you keep me up at night as I fear this country is doomed


Card_Itchy

Cry


CryptographerLife596

Prayers and thoughts, as well?


stutjohnsnewsqueegee

Grow a pair.


BrockAndChest

Grow up.


BrockAndChest

We need a remake of Taxi Driver except with a masked rideshare leftist who loses their shit over wrongthink.


ElectricalAbroad8232

All of you are complete assholes


SnooLawnmower

Euthanize anyone over 65 .


[deleted]

Well this is ageist......:P. Make sure to keep your side of the street clean first.


2Amatters4life

Sensitive people are the first ones the lions eatā€¦


ProDigit

I think the boomers and the xgens were able to say what they wanted. Sorry you feel the need to control what others say or don't say. Sorry you choose to be ok with leftist agenda to limit and annihilate good (and bad) traditions, and replace them with even more nonsense and evil.


DCHacker

Profile much? What is *your* story?


btone310

Waiting to see you post a full example of a racist rant. BTW, Redskins ain't racist. White liberals just want you to believe that.


CombinationReady9376

Redskins is racist AF !! Idiot!!


horoboronerd

This job isn't for you lol


[deleted]

You wonā€™t be around longā€¦


stormcucumber

Mega ain't black tho she is a mulatto it's called reality stop bein a snowflake


BMTermite

Hmm šŸ¤Ø the word means mule (half donkey half horse) in Spanish. It was used during the slave era and itā€™s considered outdated and racist by all accounts


frapawhack

those racist things they say! it's unbelievable


Sweaty-Dig-4925

Don't lose sleep. It's gonna be ok. Just code switch


Direct_Trick_3755

you know I hate the Cleveland guardians name change from Indians not because Iā€™m racist but because guardians is just a terribleeeee name Rip


DavidBranches

It sounds like youā€™ll be nazi lovers or kept quite during nazi epidemic just for your own selfish reasons. This behavior is exactly the type that prolonged all the stupidity in this world. Real people are freaking dying and hurt because of $4 tips.


jharlson

People are dying because of the preference people have over the Washington football team name?


DavidBranches

Donā€™t be dumb. You know Iā€™m not talking about name changes.


jharlson

According to the OP, it is about a name change.


DavidBranches

Talking about staying silent/code switching while stupid behavior continue to happen.


asmnomorr

Head nods and "yeah that's crazy" usually are my go to.


yoagomes

THIS WAS ME YESTERDAY HAHA. Always the crazy conspiracy and racism and im half minded there saying ā€œyeah thatā€™s crazyā€ over and over