Is it bad to be silent in Uber?

They will give you a lower rating. I've tested this by going two weeks staying quiet as a passenger (which I prefer) and my rating went from 4.87 to 4.83. Then I went two weeks engaging in small-talk, and my rating shot back up to 4.86. I think drivers feel like you're too self-important if you stay quiet.



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To maintain the privacy of parties in the vehicle, the recorded content is encrypted, and neither riders nor drivers can listen to it.

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Not really rude but some drivers prefer you dont upfront. Obviously if there are 4 pax one will need to sit upfront. I personally dont care we pax sit. The only thing I suggest is if you sit upfront dont touch the radio.

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