Alma Asibobi, a Nigerian lady, recently recounted an unsettling experience she had with a Bolt driver on her Twitter page, shedding light on the discomfort caused by an unexpected term of endearment.
Sharing the incident on her social media platform, Alma detailed how she decided to cancel a Bolt ride following an unexpected interaction with the Bolt driver. The young lady began her narrative, stating, “I ordered a Bolt in PH, and the driver called me. I said, 'Hi, good evening.'”
The unexpected turn of events unfolded as the Bolt driver responded with a term of endearment that left Alma utterly surprised. She continued, recounting the exchange: “Driver: 'Hello, darling, how are you doing?' Me, completely bewildered: 'I’m sorry, what did you say?' BD: 'I said, How are you doing, darling?' Darling ke? I just hung up and canceled the ride.”
[/p]The incident left Alma Asibobi in a state of speechlessness, as she expressed in her tweet, “I don’t think anything has left me this speechless in a long time. Darling, as in how? From where to where? Port-Harcourt please.”
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Alma's encounter raises questions about appropriate conduct during rideshare interactions and highlights the significance of respectful communication between drivers and passengers. Her decision to cancel the ride serves as a testament to the importance of feeling comfortable and respected during such transactions.
