Taxi Tip #25

We don't live in New York!
I get these people that when I ask them where they are going, I get...
"Broadway and Swan."
Because they see on TV that is the what people say. But I can't let you off in the middle of the intersection, and you don't want me to. Just spit out the address for crying out loud. I'm not asking for the nearest cross streets, I don't need directions, just tell me the destination. Its not a secret, I'm going to find out!
Now, if you live on some obscure little street somewhere. And the driver says
"ahhhh?..."
OK, then pipe up and give alittle more info.
But generally, start with the address. 90% of the time for 90% of the drivers, that will be sufficient.

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