Is it rude to not talk in Uber?

Paddock's silence is a prime example of the top “polite” habit that Uber drivers say they don't like: Not speaking up when something is wrong. (Hint: This is one of the polite habits hotel workers also say they dislike.)



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Is it rude to be silent in an Uber? I try to “read” the rider, if they want to talk, I am more then happy to, if they want quiet, to talk on their phone or talk to someone else, all of that is just fine. It's OK to be quiet but You can casually converse with them.

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Is it rude to not have a conversation with your Uber or Lyft driver? No, it is not rude at all. Drivers have to take cues from passengers, and if you're talking about just you as a passenger, I tend to open with just saying hi and asking how they're doing.

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And those who preferred not to talk, whatever they're comfortable with was fine with me. I had one rider who, before he got out of my car, said, “thank you for not trying to keep a conversation going, I wasn't in the mood to talk.” So, whatever you're comfortable with, go with it.

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Keep conversations casual and friendly with delivery people, drivers, and co-riders. Don't ask personal questions or act aggressively toward others. If you are the recipient of or witness to any threatening or rude behavior, you can report the situation to Uber. We'll address any report in accordance with our policies.

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Starting on Tuesday in the U.S., riders can choose between “Quiet preferred” and “happy to chat” in the app. Or, if you don't care one way or the other, you can just leave the setting at “No preference.” The driver will get a heads-up before you're picked up, so they know what type of mood you're in.

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Avoid these behaviors to ensure a smooth ride for both you and your driver.
  • You don't give a five-star rating, even though your ride was perfectly fine. ...
  • You don't tip. ...
  • You keep them waiting after they arrive to pick you up. ...
  • You cancel at the last minute. ...
  • You put your music on way too loud.


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And those who preferred not to talk, whatever they're comfortable with was fine with me. I had one rider who, before he got out of my car, said, “thank you for not trying to keep a conversation going, I wasn't in the mood to talk.” So, whatever you're comfortable with, go with it.

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I found this out the other day, when I asked my Uber driver about my passenger rating — the average of the 1-to-5-star grade passengers receive from drivers after every ride, which is shown to drivers before they agree to take a hail. “You're a 4.8,” he replied. “I usually don't pick people up if they're a 4 or less.”

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Uber lists community guidelines on its website, which specify that “you shouldn't touch or flirt with other people in the car,” and that there's “no sexual conduct with drivers or fellow riders, no matter what.”

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Threatening and rude behavior Aggressive, confrontational, and harassing behavior is not allowed. Don't use language or make gestures that could be disrespectful or threatening.

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Physical contact with the driver or fellow riders. As these Community Guidelines make clear, you shouldn't touch or flirt with other people in the car. As a reminder, Uber has a no sex rule. That's no sexual conduct with drivers or fellow riders, no matter what.

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It is considered courteous to sit in the back seat so as not to be a cause of distraction for your driver. That being said I personally don't mind passengers in the front seat, it depends on the social dynamic of where you live.

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absolutely not! Yes, there are some Drivers that like the sound of their own voice, and can over-share at times; but if you do not wish to talk, just let the Driver know your preference, then plug in your ear-buds and listen to your music or what ever.

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Uber has launched a quiet ride service in the US, which means that passengers can request that a driver refrain from talking to them during their trip. The quiet ride feature is available in Uber's premium Black service.

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If your question was does an Uber driver know who the tippers are before they pick someone up the answer is no. But if a passenger tips, the driver will know and will know the amount after the ride is concluded. Do Uber drivers get mad when you don't tip them?

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Driver screening Everyone who drives with Uber is screened before their first trip. ¹ In addition, Uber reruns these driver screenings² at least every year and uses technology to look for issues in between.

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At the time, Uber was not just one of the world's fastest-growing companies - it was one of the most controversial, dogged by court cases, allegations of sexual harassment, and data breach scandals. Eventually shareholders had enough, and Travis Kalanick was forced out in 2017.

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Every time you put yourself or your passenger in danger, you will be deactivated. So if you're out driving passengers around drunk, molesting/harassing passengers or just a maniac on the road, your Uber driver account will be disabled.

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