Well... here are some of the reasons why I started this blog..
I cant keep the windows in my living room, kitchen or bedroom open and I am forced to live in recirculated air all day long, because opening the window makes me feel like I am living in a traffic signal.
Even before I reach office (a huge reason for stress), I am stressed beyond belief with just the 10 minute commute...
The first thing I tell an auto driver when I get into the auto is "Bhaiya... horn mat kijiye... aaram se chaliye... koi jaldi nahin"..
My friends tell me that very soon, every auto-rickshaw in India will have a small photograph of mine instead of the horn out of fear..
I land up taking a minimum of 2 autos when I have a 30 minute ride as no auto lasts for more than 15 minutes with my lecture on honking...
I really have felt the strong urge to take out a gun and shoot many people on the road... especially those driving really expensive cars (which look like they are sound proof on the inside) honking away to glory, not realising that those outside can actually hear...
I started noting down the license numbers of those who honk everyday on the way to work.. I had this crazy idea of starting a website to track these vehicles down and fining them... or even better, putting them through one of my lectures on honking..
Ive traveled and seen places where honking is considered rude and people follow traffic rules... and I just dont understand why people here just dont get it..
I am sick of meeting Firangs who are constantly referring to India as the Land of Honking Vehicles...
I practice what I preach.. I never ever ever honk....
So.. spread the word... tell people to leave 10 minutes early whenever they are driving instead of honking their way through traffic.. tell them to be more patient.. tell them that honking is rude... tell them they may be deaf very soon.... tell them whatever you feel but ensure they dont honk!
